The Apprentice - Season 9

The Apprentice - Season 9

Season 9

Series Nine of The Apprentice is a British reality television series. The series began on BBC One on 7 May 2013. On 8 July 2013, an episode called The Final Five aired, which profiled the remaining five candidates. On 11 July 2013, an episode called Why I Fired Them aired where Lord Sugar explains how the candidates fared and why he fired each candidate. The series was won by Leah Totton.
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Episodes14
DatesMay 7, 2013 - Jul 17, 2013
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Episodes

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Season 9Episode 160 min

Container

Sixteen ambitious entrepreneurs start their fight for a life-changing investment, as the battle to become Lord Sugar's next business partner begins with a selling task.
May 7, 2013
Beer
Season 9Episode 260 min

Beer

The candidates face an early morning trip to the pub, as they are tasked with inventing a new flavoured beer. But there is trouble brewing when the process goes into meltdown.
May 8, 2013
Flat-Pack
Season 9Episode 360 min

Flat-Pack

The candidates must come up with a unique piece of flat-pack furniture, before producing prototypes and pitching their products to retailers.
May 15, 2013
Farm Shop
Season 9Episode 460 min

Farm Shop

The fight for Lord Sugar's investment continues with some farmyard fun, as this task sees the candidates open their own farm shops.
May 22, 2013
Dubai
Season 9Episode 560 min

Dubai

The teams head off on a business trip to Dubai, where they must secure a number of items required by a new multi-million pound hotel.
May 28, 2013
Away Day
Season 9Episode 660 min

Away Day

Called to Guildhall in the City of London, the candidates are given their latest task: putting on a corporate away day for two major clients.
Jun 5, 2013
Caravans
Season 9Episode 760 min

Caravans

The candidates must sell products at the Motorhome and Caravan Show, but run into trouble when both teams choose the same items to fill their stands.
Jun 12, 2013
Online Dating
Season 9Episode 860 min

Online Dating

This week's task for the candidates is to come up with a new online dating concept, backed up by an original advertising campaign.
Jun 19, 2013
Ready Meals
Season 9Episode 960 min

Ready Meals

The candidates are called to the restaurant at the top of the Gherkin, where Lord Sugar gives them the task of creating and branding a ready meal.
Jun 26, 2013
Stall to Shop
Season 9Episode 1060 min

Stall to Shop

The teams must grow a business from scratch in 48 hours. They must source stock for a market stall, then buy more of their best sellers.
Jul 3, 2013
The Final Five
Season 9Episode 1160 min

The Final Five

As this series of The Apprentice draws to a close, this programme profiles the remaining five candidates, revealing the true stories behind the super confident egos.
Jul 8, 2013
Interviews
Season 9Episode 1260 min

Interviews

The candidates have 24 hours to brush up on their business plans, before being interviewed by four of Lord Sugar's trusted advisors.
Jul 10, 2013
Why I Fired Them
Season 9Episode 1360 min

Why I Fired Them

With Lord Sugar on the cusp of choosing his new business partner, this programme provides a chance to look back on the candidates who fell before the final hurdle.
Jul 11, 2013
The Final and You're Hired
Season 9Episode 1460 min

The Final and You're Hired

The two finalists must each launch their planned businesses, with help from previous candidates. Dara O Briain then meets the winner and runner-up.
Jul 17, 2013

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