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The Apprentice: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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The Apprentice is a UK reality series on BBC One, running since 2005, with 20 seasons and 271 episodes.
The Apprentice is still running; the latest episode aired on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
The Apprentice seasons (20 seasons, 271 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | February 16, 2005 | May 4, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 12 | February 22, 2006 | May 10, 2006 |
| Season 3 | 14 | March 28, 2007 | June 13, 2007 |
| Season 4 | 15 | March 26, 2008 | June 11, 2008 |
| Season 5 | 15 | March 25, 2009 | June 7, 2009 |
| Season 6 | 14 | October 6, 2010 | December 19, 2010 |
| Season 7 | 14 | May 10, 2011 | July 17, 2011 |
| Season 8 | 14 | March 21, 2012 | June 3, 2012 |
| Season 9 | 14 | May 7, 2013 | July 17, 2013 |
| Season 10 | 14 | October 14, 2014 | December 21, 2014 |
| Season 11 | 14 | March 13, 2011 | December 20, 2015 |
| Season 12 | 14 | October 6, 2016 | December 18, 2016 |
| Season 13 | 14 | October 4, 2017 | December 17, 2017 |
| Season 14 | 14 | October 3, 2018 | December 16, 2018 |
| Season 15 | 14 | October 2, 2019 | December 18, 2019 |
| Season 16 | 14 | January 6, 2022 | March 24, 2022 |
| Season 17 | 12 | January 5, 2023 | March 23, 2023 |
| Season 18 | 12 | February 1, 2024 | April 18, 2024 |
| Season 19 | 12 | January 30, 2025 | April 17, 2025 |
| Season 20 | 12 | January 29, 2026 | April 16, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on BBC One.
Common questions
How many seasons of The Apprentice are there?
The Apprentice has 20 seasons and 271 episodes, first airing on Wednesday, February 16, 2005.
Is The Apprentice still on?
The Apprentice is still running; the latest episode aired on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
What channel is The Apprentice on in the UK?
The Apprentice airs on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in The Apprentice?
The main cast includes Alan Sugar, Mark Halliley, Karren Brady, Nick Hewer.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.