The Celebrity Apprentice: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Celebrity Apprentice Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
The Razor's Edge
Mar 6, 2006
The candidates challenge New Yorkers to text message on their mobile phones.
Get it in Gear
Mar 13, 2006
The candidates must throw a corporate retreat for car-dealership owners.
Cruise Control
Mar 27, 2006
The remaining candidates must create a new commercial for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Project
King of the Jingle
Apr 3, 2006
The twelve remaining candidates are challenged to write an advertising jingle for Arby's.
It's More Than D'Cor
Apr 10, 2006
The eleven remaining candidates are assigned to create activity areas to benefit a children's charity in a renovation-themed task.
A Slice Of Heaven
Apr 10, 2006
The remaining candidates launch a new pizza sandwich for 7-Eleven.
Assault on Battery
Apr 24, 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 attr
Blow Out
May 1, 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 attr
Back to School
May 8, 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.
Backs against the Wal-Mart
May 15, 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.
Who Wears The Pants
May 22, 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 fi
The Final Battle
May 29, 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.
Season Finale
Jun 5, 2006
The final two candidates are challenged to coordinate two high-profile charity events.