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The Apprentice 2026 (season 20): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Name: The Apprentice
Genre: Reality
Cast: Alan Sugar, Mark Halliley, Karren Brady, Nick Hewer, Margaret Mountford

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

Season complete BBC (U.K.) Verified November 3, 2026

Quick answer

The Apprentice season 20 ran from January 29, 2026 to April 16, 2026 on BBC One / BBC iPlayer (U.K.) (12 episodes).

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

Season 20 episode schedule (U.S.)

The Apprentice season 20 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Hong Kong	Thu, Jan 29, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Children's Story	Thu, Feb 5, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Chicken v Egg	Thu, Feb 12, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Advertising Water	Thu, Feb 19, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Flowers	Thu, Feb 26, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Egypt	Thu, Mar 5, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Gamified Fitness	Thu, Mar 12, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Discount Buying: Take Two	Thu, Mar 19, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	TV Selling	Thu, Mar 26, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Pet Product	Thu, Apr 2, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Interviews	Thu, Apr 9, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	The Final	Thu, Apr 16, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Broadcast times are the network's national slot and your local station may differ. Streaming times are converted to your time zone when your browser allows it.

Where to watch season 20

Where to watch The Apprentice season 20 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	January 29, 2026 – April 16, 2026	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

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.

When was the first episode of The Apprentice season 20?

Season 20 episode 1 premiered on Thursday, January 29, 2026 on BBC One / BBC iPlayer (U.K.).

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.

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