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BBC (U.K.) reality series (2005–present), 20 seasons.

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The Apprentice is a reality series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2005 with 20 seasons and 271 episodes. The Apprentice is still running; its most recent episode aired on April 16, 2026.

U.S. premiere
January 29, 2026
Where
BBC (U.K.)
Time
Varies by station
Episodes
12
Finale
April 16, 2026

Where to watch The Apprentice season 20 in the U.S.

WhereHowWhenNotes
BBC (U.K.) Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable – Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Season 20 episode schedule

Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 Hong Kong [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
2 Children's Story [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
3 Chicken v Egg [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
4 Advertising Water [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
5 Flowers [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
6 Egypt [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
7 Gamified Fitness [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
8 Discount Buying: Take Two [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
9 TV Selling [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
10 Pet Product [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
11 Interviews [1] Check local listings national slot Listed
12 The Final [1] Check local listings national slot Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About The Apprentice

The Apprentice is a reality series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2005 with 20 seasons and 271 episodes. The Apprentice is still running; its most recent episode aired on April 16, 2026.

Season 20: Season 20 of The Apprentice aired from January 29, 2026 to April 16, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (12 episodes).

  • Network / service: BBC One (first aired February 16, 2005)
  • Official site: bbc.co.uk
  • Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Alan Sugar (Alan Sugar), Mark Halliley (Narrator), Karren Brady (Board Member), Nick Hewer (Board Member), Margaret Mountford (Board Member)

All seasons

Season 20

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Season 20 of The Apprentice aired from January 29, 2026 to April 16, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (12 episodes).

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Season 19

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Season 19 of The Apprentice aired from January 30, 2025 to April 17, 2025 on BBC (U.K.) (12 episodes).

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Season 18

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Season 18 of The Apprentice aired from February 1, 2024 to April 18, 2024 on BBC (U.K.) (12 episodes).

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Season 17

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Season 17 of The Apprentice aired from January 5, 2023 to March 23, 2023 on BBC (U.K.) (12 episodes).

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Season 16

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Season 16 of The Apprentice aired from January 6, 2022 to March 24, 2022 on BBC (U.K.) (14 episodes).

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Season 15

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Season 15 of The Apprentice aired from October 2, 2019 to December 18, 2019 on BBC (U.K.) (14 episodes).

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Season 14

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Season 14 of The Apprentice aired from October 3, 2018 to December 16, 2018 on BBC (U.K.) (14 episodes).

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Season 13

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Season 13 of The Apprentice aired from October 4, 2017 to December 17, 2017 on BBC (U.K.) (14 episodes).

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Season 12

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Season 12 of The Apprentice aired from October 6, 2016 to December 18, 2016 on BBC (U.K.) (14 episodes).

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Season 11

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Season 11 of The Apprentice aired from March 13, 2011 to December 20, 2015 on BBC (U.K.) (14 episodes).

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Season 10

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Season 10 of The Apprentice aired from October 14, 2014 to December 21, 2014 on BBC (U.K.) (14 episodes).

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Season 9

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Season 9 of The Apprentice aired from May 7, 2013 to July 17, 2013 on BBC (U.K.) (14 episodes).

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Season 8

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Season 8 of The Apprentice aired from March 21, 2012 to June 3, 2012 on BBC (U.K.) (14 episodes).

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Season 7

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Season 7 of The Apprentice aired from May 10, 2011 to July 17, 2011 on BBC (U.K.) (14 episodes).

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Season 6

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Season 6 of The Apprentice aired from October 6, 2010 to December 19, 2010 on BBC (U.K.) (14 episodes).

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Season 5

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Season 5 of The Apprentice aired from March 25, 2009 to June 7, 2009 on BBC (U.K.) (15 episodes).

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Season 4

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Season 4 of The Apprentice aired from March 26, 2008 to June 11, 2008 on BBC (U.K.) (15 episodes).

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Season 3

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Season 3 of The Apprentice aired from March 28, 2007 to June 13, 2007 on BBC (U.K.) (14 episodes).

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Season 2

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Season 2 of The Apprentice aired from February 22, 2006 to May 10, 2006 on BBC (U.K.) (12 episodes).

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Season 1

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Season 1 of The Apprentice aired from February 16, 2005 to May 4, 2005 on BBC (U.K.) (13 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of The Apprentice are there?

The Apprentice has 20 seasons and 271 episodes listed, with the first airing on February 16, 2005.

Is The Apprentice still on?

The Apprentice is still running; its most recent episode aired on April 16, 2026.

Where can I watch The Apprentice?

The Apprentice originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

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Sources

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  1. The Apprentice season and episode data
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