About this season
The ultimate sixteen-week job interview where eighteen Americans compete in a series of rigorous business tasks, many of which include prominent Fortune 500 companies and require street smarts and intelligence to conquer, in order to show the boss that they are the best candidate for his companies. In each episode, the losing team is sent to the boardroom where they are judged on their performance in the task. One person is fired and sent home.
Episodes (18)
1. Whopper 101
Aired 20 January 2005
This week's task is to create the most enticing new burger for the Burger King menu.
2. Motel 666
Aired 27 January 2005
This week's task is to renovate a motel along the New Jersey shoreline, and then recieve the highest rating by the customers.
3. Trouble Is Brewing
Aired 3 February 2005
This week's task is to create the most buzz about Nescafe's Taster's Choice coffee.
4. Soap Dopes
Aired 10 February 2005
Given the challenge of creating a 30-second commerical for Dove Cool Moisture Body Wash, the teams excel at coming up with concepts but struggle with executing the focuses of their commercials.
5. Airstream of Consciousness
Aired 17 February 2005
This week's task is to create a new business with an airstream trailer, and take in the most money.
6. The Writing On The Wall
Aired 24 February 2005 • 41 min
7. Project Putt Putt
Aired 3 March 2005
This week's task is to set up a mini-golf course and earn the most money.
8. Bling It On
Aired 10 March 2005
This week's task is to create an 11 minute charity auction featuring hip-hop music artists, and raise the most money.
9. What You Didn't See...
Aired 17 March 2005
Donald Trump hosts a recap of the season, including never-before-seen footage, commentary, audition tapes, and a sneak preview of the remaining tasks.
10. Pandora's Box
Aired 24 March 2005
This week's task is to create the best do-it-yourself clinic in a Home Depot store.
11. The Pie's the Limit
Aired 31 March 2005
This week's task is to create a new pizza for Dominos, and sell the most of it.
12. Seams Stress
Aired 7 April 2005
This week's task is to create a line of clothing for American Eagle Outfitters.
13. A Lonely Drive
Aired 14 April 2005
This week's task is to create a promotional brochure for Pontiac.
14. I Can't Believe It's Not Clutter
Aired 21 April 2005
This week's task is to create a new product for Staples that helps clean up clutter.
15. Bedazzled by a Beefy T
Aired 28 April 2005
The final four's task this week is to design and sell commemorative t-shirts, using a professional artist and the hip fashion store Scoop, for Hanes' 50th anniversary.
16. The Games People Play (1)
Aired 5 May 2005
In the sixteenth week of the Apprentice job interview, the final three candidates are faced with actual interviews - not by Mr. Trump, but by top executives from four of America's largest corporations.
17. Into The Stretch (2)
Aired 12 May 2005
In season three's live finale, Donald Trump chooses his next Apprentice.
18. Into The Stretch (3)
Aired 19 May 2005
In season three's live finale, Donald Trump chooses his next Apprentice.