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 (16)
1. Summer of Sam's
Aired 27 February 2006
The New Season!
2. The Razor's Edge
Aired 6 March 2006
The candidates challenge New Yorkers to text message on their mobile phones.
3. Get it in Gear
Aired 13 March 2006
The candidates must throw a corporate retreat for car-dealership owners.
4. Cereal Killers
Aired 20 March 2006
A fourth candidate is fired.
5. Cruise Control
Aired 27 March 2006
The remaining candidates must create a new commercial for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Project
6. King of the Jingle
Aired 3 April 2006
The twelve remaining candidates are challenged to write an advertising jingle for Arby's.
7. It's More Than D'Cor
Aired 10 April 2006
The eleven remaining candidates are assigned to create activity areas to benefit a children's charity in a renovation-themed task.
8. A Slice Of Heaven
Aired 10 April 2006
The remaining candidates launch a new pizza sandwich for 7-Eleven.
9. Clip Show
Aired 23 April 2006
10. Assault on Battery
Aired 24 April 2006
Trump's children, Ivanka and Donald Jr. fill in for Carolyn and George for this task, which requires the remaining candidates to promote one of New York City's biggest tourist attractions.
11. Blow Out
Aired 1 May 2006
Trump's children, Ivanka and Donald Jr. fill in for Carolyn and George for this task, which requires the remaining candidates to promote one of New York City's biggest tourist attractions.
12. Back to School
Aired 8 May 2006
And then there were eight. The candidates dive into a hair-raising challenge in which they must oversee the grand openings of two hair salons.
13. Backs against the Wal-Mart
Aired 15 May 2006
The remaining candidates tackle a challenge to throw a tailgate party at a college football game, with one team cooking up plans for an eating contest.
14. Who Wears The Pants
Aired 22 May 2006
The remaining five candidates must create a store display for the new Xbox 360 at Wal-Mart. Real life meets reel life for the winners when they jet off to the West Coast to meet film executive Jeffrey Katzenberg, who gives them an opportunity to participate in a voiceover session for the animated movie Over the Hedge.
15. The Final Battle
Aired 29 May 2006
The remaining four candidates are tasked with creating a new line of uniforms for an upscale hotel chain. The winners then enjoy some time out on the town.
16. Season Finale
Aired 5 June 2006
The final two candidates are challenged to coordinate two high-profile charity events.