| The Apprentice | |
|---|---|
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| Created by | Mark Burnett |
| Original work | The Apprentice |
| Owner | MGM Television |
| Years | 2004–present |
| Films and television | |
| Television series | The Apprentice (independent international versions, see below) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Genre | Reality talent game show |
| First aired | 8 January 2004 |
| Distributor | Fremantle |
The Apprentice is a reality talent game show franchise that originally aired in 2004 in the United States.
Created by U.S.-based British producer Mark Burnett, the show depicts contestants from around the country with various professional backgrounds in an elimination-style competition to become an apprentice to a businessman. The show was originally hosted by real estate magnate Donald Trump, who was also one of the producers. Burnett developed the show after previous success in bringing Survivor to the U.S. Since its premiere, The Apprentice has spawned several licensed international versions as well as unlicensed imitations.