The Apprentice is an Irish reality television series, in which a group of aspiring young businessmen and women compete for the chance to win a job as "apprentice" to Bill Cullen, a business magnate.
The first series of the show aired on TV3 on 22 September 2008, and finished on 8 December 2008, with Brenda Shanahan as the winner. Shanahan worked at Cullen's company, Renault Ireland, on a 12-month contract worth €100,000. Steve Rayner, a Business Development Manager, won the second series in 2009. That series also featured Breffny Morgan. Michelle Massey won the job in the 2010 series, while Eugene Heary won in 2011. It was announced in May 2012 that the programme would not be renewed for a new series.
The Apprentice is modelled on the American series of the same name, which stars entrepreneur Donald Trump, as well as the British series starring magnate Alan Sugar.
Bill Cullen's assistants in the Irish version of The Apprentice are his partner, and former model, Jackie Lavin and PR "guru", Brian Purcell.
Is The Apprentice on Netflix? Unfortunately this serie is not yet available on Netflix.
| Title | Air Date | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Episode 1 | Flowers | 2005-02-16 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 2 | Toys | 2005-02-23 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 3 | List of Items to Buy | 2005-03-02 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 4 | Harrods | 2005-03-09 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 5 | Art | 2005-03-16 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 6 | Advertising | 2005-03-23 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 7 | Celebrity Auction | 2005-03-30 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 8 | Farmer's Market | 2005-04-06 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 9 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2005-04-13 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 10 | Shopping Channel | 2005-04-20 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 11 | Interviews | 2005-04-27 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 12 | The Final - Riverboat Parties | 2005-05-04 | 60 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 13 | You're Hired | 2005-05-03 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 1 | Fruit and Veg | 2006-02-22 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 2 | Calendars | 2006-03-01 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 3 | Ten Items to Buy | 2006-03-08 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 4 | Catering | 2006-03-15 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 5 | Advertising | 2006-03-22 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 6 | Car Sales | 2006-03-29 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 7 | Topshop | 2006-04-05 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 8 | Trade Sales | 2006-04-13 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 9 | Estate Agency | 2006-04-19 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 10 | Cruise | 2006-04-26 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 11 | Interviews | 2006-05-03 | 60 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 12 | The Final - Tower Bridge | 2006-05-10 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 1 | Coffee | 2007-03-28 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 2 | Dog Accessory | 2007-04-04 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 3 | £200 Business Start Up | 2007-04-11 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 4 | Sweets | 2007-04-18 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 5 | Photography | 2007-04-25 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 6 | French Market | 2007-05-02 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 7 | Ten Items to Buy | 2007-05-09 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 8 | Trainers | 2007-05-16 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 9 | Trade Sales | 2007-05-23 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 10 | Shopping Channel | 2007-05-30 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 11 | Interviews | 2007-06-06 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 12 | Building Design | 2007-06-13 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 13 | Beyond the Boardroom | 2007-06-03 | 60 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 14 | Why I Fired Them | 2007-06-10 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 1 | Selling Fish | 2008-03-26 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 2 | Laundry | 2008-04-02 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 3 | Pub Restaurant | 2008-04-09 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 4 | Photography | 2008-04-16 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 5 | Ice Cream | 2008-04-23 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 6 | Greeting Cards | 2008-04-30 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 7 | Buying in Morocco | 2008-05-07 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 8 | Wedding Expo | 2008-05-14 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 9 | Tissues | 2008-05-21 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 10 | Supercar Rentals | 2008-05-27 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 11 | The Final Five | 2008-06-02 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 12 | Interviews | 2008-06-04 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 13 | Fragrance | 2008-06-11 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 14 | Why I Fired Them | 2008-06-08 | 60 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 15 | You're Hired | 2008-06-11 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 1 | Scrubbing Up | 2009-03-25 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 2 | Catering | 2009-04-01 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 3 | Fitness Product | 2009-04-08 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 4 | Cosmetics | 2009-04-15 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 5 | Breakfast Cereal | 2009-04-22 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 6 | Selling Bric-a-Brac | 2009-04-29 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 7 | Selling to Trade | 2009-05-06 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 8 | Marketing Margate | 2009-05-13 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 9 | Baby Trade Show | 2009-05-20 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 10 | Shopping Channel | 2009-05-27 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 11 | Interviews | 2009-06-03 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 12 | The Final Five | 2009-06-03 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 13 | Why I Fired Them | 2009-06-05 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 14 | Chocolates | 2009-06-07 | 60 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 15 | You're Hired | 2009-06-07 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 1 | Bangers | 2010-10-06 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 2 | Beach Accessory | 2010-10-13 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 3 | Bakery | 2010-10-20 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 4 | Selling to Trade | 2010-10-27 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 5 | Fashion | 2010-11-03 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 6 | Advertising | 2010-11-10 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 7 | DVD | 2010-11-17 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 8 | Crisps | 2010-11-24 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 9 | Discount Buying | 2010-12-01 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 10 | London Tours | 2010-12-08 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 11 | The Final Five | 2010-12-09 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 12 | Interviews | 2010-12-15 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 13 | Why I Fired Them | 2010-12-16 | 60 min |
| Season 6 | Episode 14 | The Final and You're Hired | 2010-12-19 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 1 | £250 Business Start Up | 2011-05-10 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 2 | Mobile Phone Application | 2011-05-11 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 3 | Discount Buying for the Savoy | 2011-05-18 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 4 | Beauty Treatments | 2011-05-25 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 5 | Create, Brand and Launch a Pet Food | 2011-06-01 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 6 | Rubbish | 2011-06-08 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 7 | Freemium Magazine Launch | 2011-06-15 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 8 | Paris | 2011-06-22 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 9 | Biscuit | 2011-06-29 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 10 | Flip It | 2011-07-06 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 11 | The Final Five | 2011-07-07 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 12 | Fast Food Chain | 2011-07-13 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 13 | How to Get Hired | 2011-07-15 | 60 min |
| Season 7 | Episode 14 | The Final | 2011-07-17 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 1 | Blank Canvas | 2012-03-21 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 2 | Household Gadget | 2012-03-28 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 3 | Condiments | 2012-04-04 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 4 | Junk Shops | 2012-04-11 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 5 | Keep Fit | 2012-04-18 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 6 | Street Food | 2012-04-25 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 7 | Flip It in Essex | 2012-05-02 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 8 | Street Art | 2012-05-09 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 9 | English Bubbles | 2012-05-16 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 10 | Discount Dealing | 2012-05-23 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 11 | The Final Five | 2012-05-29 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 12 | Affordable Luxury | 2012-05-30 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 13 | Why I Fired Them | 2012-06-02 | 60 min |
| Season 8 | Episode 14 | The Final: Interviews and You're Hired | 2012-06-03 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 1 | Container | 2013-05-07 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 2 | Beer | 2013-05-08 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 3 | Flat-Pack | 2013-05-15 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 4 | Farm Shop | 2013-05-22 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 5 | Dubai | 2013-05-28 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 6 | Away Day | 2013-06-05 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 7 | Caravans | 2013-06-12 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 8 | Online Dating | 2013-06-19 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 9 | Ready Meals | 2013-06-26 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 10 | Stall to Shop | 2013-07-03 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 11 | The Final Five | 2013-07-08 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 12 | Interviews | 2013-07-10 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 13 | Why I Fired Them | 2013-07-11 | 60 min |
| Season 9 | Episode 14 | The Final and You're Hired | 2013-07-17 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 1 | Ten Years of Selling | 2014-10-14 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 2 | Wearable Technology | 2014-10-15 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 3 | Home Fragrance | 2014-10-22 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 4 | Online Video Channel | 2014-10-29 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 5 | Coach Tours | 2014-11-05 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 6 | Board Game | 2014-11-12 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 7 | Advertising - New York | 2014-11-19 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 8 | Country Show | 2014-11-26 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 9 | Ten Years of Discount Buying | 2014-12-03 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 10 | Premium Pudding | 2014-12-10 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 11 | The Final Five | 2014-12-16 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 12 | Interviews | 2014-12-17 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 13 | Why I Fired Them | 2014-12-18 | 60 min |
| Season 10 | Episode 14 | The Final and You're Hired | 2014-12-21 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 1 | Fish Food | 2015-10-14 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 2 | Advertising - Cactus Shampoo | 2011-03-13 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 3 | Cross-Channel Discount Buying | 2015-10-21 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 4 | Pet Show | 2015-10-28 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 5 | Children's Book | 2015-11-04 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 6 | Handy Man | 2015-11-11 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 7 | Discount Store | 2015-11-18 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 8 | Party Planning | 2015-11-25 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 9 | Property Agents | 2015-12-02 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 10 | Health Snack | 2015-12-09 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 11 | The Final Five | 2015-12-09 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 12 | Interviews | 2015-12-16 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 13 | Why I Fired Them | 2015-12-16 | 60 min |
| Season 11 | Episode 14 | The Final and You're Hired | 2015-12-20 | 120 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 1 | Collectables | 2016-10-06 | 60 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 2 | Advertising - Jeans | 2016-10-13 | 60 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 3 | Corporate Candy | 2016-10-20 | 60 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 4 | Department Store | 2016-10-27 | 60 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 5 | Cycling Crowdfunding | 2016-11-03 | 60 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 6 | Discount Buying | 2016-11-10 | 60 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 7 | Boat Show | 2016-11-17 | 60 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 8 | London Landmarks | 2016-11-24 | 60 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 9 | Virtual Reality Game | 2016-12-01 | 60 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 10 | Gin | 2016-12-08 | 60 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 11 | The Final Five | 2016-12-13 | 60 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 12 | Interviews | 2016-12-15 | 60 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 13 | Why I Fired Them | 2016-12-16 | 60 min |
| Season 12 | Episode 14 | The Final | 2016-12-18 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 1 | Burgers | 2017-10-04 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 2 | Hotel Redesign | 2017-10-11 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 3 | Robots | 2017-10-18 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 4 | Stadium Sales | 2017-10-25 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 5 | Lord Sugar's Birthday | 2017-11-01 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 6 | Bruges Tour | 2017-11-08 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 7 | Advertising - Cars | 2017-11-15 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 8 | Doggy Business | 2017-11-22 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 9 | Food Boxes | 2017-11-29 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 10 | Fashion Show | 2017-12-06 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 11 | The Final Five | 2017-12-08 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 12 | Interviews | 2017-12-13 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 13 | Why I Fired Them | 2017-12-14 | 60 min |
| Season 13 | Episode 14 | The Final | 2017-12-17 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 1 | Malta | 2018-10-03 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 2 | Comics | 2018-10-10 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 3 | Doughnuts | 2018-10-17 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 4 | Bodybuilding Expo | 2018-10-24 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 5 | Shoe Design | 2018-10-31 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 6 | Airline Advertising | 2018-11-07 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 7 | Urban Gardening | 2018-11-14 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 8 | Glasgow Art | 2018-11-21 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 9 | TV Selling | 2018-11-28 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 10 | Christmas Chocolate | 2018-12-05 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 11 | The Final Five | 2018-12-12 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 12 | Interviews | 2018-12-12 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 13 | Why I Fired Them | 2018-12-13 | 60 min |
| Season 14 | Episode 14 | The Final | 2018-12-16 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 1 | South Africa | 2019-10-02 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 2 | Ice Lollies | 2019-10-09 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 3 | Toys | 2019-10-16 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 4 | Electric Bikes | 2019-10-23 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 5 | Oxford and Cambridge Discount Buying | 2019-10-30 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 6 | Theme Park | 2019-11-06 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 7 | Finland Advertising | 2019-11-13 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 8 | Steam Train | 2019-11-20 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 9 | Music Managers | 2019-11-27 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 10 | Perfume | 2019-12-04 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 11 | The Final Five | 2019-12-10 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 12 | Interviews | 2019-12-11 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 13 | Why I Fired Them | 2019-12-18 | 60 min |
| Season 15 | Episode 14 | The Final | 2019-12-18 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 1 | Cruise Ship | 2022-01-06 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 2 | Toothbrush | 2022-01-13 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 3 | Non-Alcoholic Drinks | 2022-01-20 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 4 | Fishing | 2022-01-27 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 5 | Gaming | 2022-02-03 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 6 | Wales | 2022-02-10 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 7 | Pods | 2022-02-17 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 8 | Silverstone | 2022-02-24 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 9 | TV Selling | 2022-03-03 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 10 | Baby Food | 2022-03-10 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 11 | The Final Four | 2022-03-15 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 12 | Interviews | 2022-03-17 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 13 | Why I Fired Them | 2022-03-21 | 60 min |
| Season 16 | Episode 14 | Final | 2022-03-24 | 60 min |
| Season 17 | Episode 1 | Antigua Tourism | 2023-01-05 | 60 min |
| Season 17 | Episode 2 | Bao Buns | 2023-01-12 | 60 min |
| Season 17 | Episode 3 | Cartoons | 2023-01-19 | 60 min |
| Season 17 | Episode 4 | Brighton Discount Buying | 2023-01-26 | 60 min |
| Season 17 | Episode 5 | Electric Motorbike Advertising | 2023-02-02 | 60 min |
| Season 17 | Episode 6 | Dubai Corporate Hospitality | 2023-02-09 | 60 min |
| Season 17 | Episode 7 | Children's Lunchbox and App | 2023-02-16 | 60 min |
| Season 17 | Episode 8 | Immersive Event | 2023-02-23 | 60 min |
| Season 17 | Episode 9 | Male Beauty | 2023-03-02 | 60 min |
| Season 17 | Episode 10 | Dog Food | 2023-03-09 | 60 min |
| Season 17 | Episode 11 | Interviews | 2023-03-16 | 60 min |
| Season 17 | Episode 12 | The Final | 2023-03-23 | 60 min |
| Season 18 | Episode 1 | Highlands Corporate Away Day | 2024-02-01 | 60 min |
| Season 18 | Episode 2 | Cheesecakes | 2024-02-08 | 60 min |
| Season 18 | Episode 3 | Virtual Escape Rooms | 2024-02-15 | 60 min |
| Season 18 | Episode 4 | Discount Buying | 2024-02-22 | 60 min |
| Season 18 | Episode 5 | Formula E | 2024-02-29 | 60 min |
| Season 18 | Episode 6 | Cereal | 2024-03-07 | 60 min |
| Season 18 | Episode 7 | Budapest Tourism | 2024-03-14 | 60 min |
| Season 18 | Episode 8 | XBUS Advertising | 2024-03-21 | 60 min |
| Season 18 | Episode 9 | TV Selling | 2024-03-28 | 60 min |
| Season 18 | Episode 10 | Vegan Alternative to Cheese | 2024-04-04 | 60 min |
| Season 18 | Episode 11 | Interviews | 2024-04-11 | 60 min |
| Season 18 | Episode 12 | The Final | 2024-04-18 | 60 min |
