The Apprentice

:This article refers to the reality series, for the episode of Xiaolin Showdown see The Apprentice (Xiaolin Showdown).

American version

The first season aired during the winter and the spring of 2004. The Apprentice is produced by Mark Burnett Productions in association with Trump Productions LLC. Mark Burnett and real estate and entertainment magnate Donald Trump are executive producers. Trump is the host. The premise of the show, which bills itself as the "ultimate job interview," is to conduct a job talent search for a person to head one of Trump's companies. The position comes with a 1-year contract and a starting yearly salary of 250,000 USD. Trump is now well known for his catch phrase, "You're fired!"

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2004 - Mark Burnett - Catch phrase

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The contestants live communally in a suite at Trump Tower in Manhattan and the boardroom showdown is with Trump and two of his associates (usually Carolyn Kepcher, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager for the Trump National Golf Club, and George H. Ross, Executive Vice President and Senior Counsel, The Trump Organization).

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Trump Tower - Manhattan - Carolyn Kepcher - George H. Ross

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The show's theme song is "For the Love of Money" by The O'Jays.

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Theme song - The O'Jays

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A new spin off, ' follows the same concept, with Martha Stewart in the big seat. It debuted in fall of 2005, following Stewart's release from prison and home detention.

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Martha Stewart - 2005

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Seasons

• Season one (winter and spring 2004)
• Season two (autumn 2004 and winter 2004)
• Season three (January 20–May 19, 2005)
• Season four (premiered September 22, 2005)
• Season five (applications in progress)
• ' (premiered September 21, 2005)