The Celebrity Apprentice Season 12

The Celebrity Apprentice Season 12 has become appointment viewing on and for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 75 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Donald Trump anchors the format, but the whole cast makes it watchable. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

The Celebrity Apprentice Season 12 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The Celebrity Apprentice Season 12 has the format that countless others have tried to copy since. Season 12 of The Celebrity Apprentice includes 14 episodes. It aired from February 2012 to May 2012. This season stars Donald Trump. Donald Trump leads a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2012. What keeps The Celebrity Apprentice Season 12 from feeling stale is a production that knows when to get out of the way. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Reality sceptics are warned — The Celebrity Apprentice Season 12 has converted more than a few doubters. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Donald Trump is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. The kind of thing that generates strong opinions in every room it is watched in.

🎬 The Celebrity Apprentice Season 12 — Episode Guide

Hero Worship

2012-02-19

Season 12 of Donald Trump's business-savvy series opens with 18 celebrity players creating and selling deli sandwiches. The star contestants include Arsenio Hall, Clay Aiken, Cheryl Tiegs, Debbie Gibson, Adam Carolla, Lisa Lampanelli and Penn Jillette.

Getting Medieval

2012-02-26

The teams produce and perform a medieval-theme show for an audience, yet an insubordinate contestant and a serious injury mar the task.

How Much Is That Celebrity In The Window?

2012-03-04

The players have to produce themed living Lord and Taylor display windows featuring Ivanka trumps fashion line. The boys don't quite get women's fashion like the girls do.

Failure to Launch

2012-03-11

The star players rev up to produce a live event spotlighting a new Buick vehicle, but one team is in danger of stalling out when the choice for project manager is questioned. Meanwhile, a deep division develops in the other team

I'm Going to Mop the Floor With You

2012-03-18

The celebrity players are assigned to write and produce a viral video promoting a mop. It's risqué business when one team hatches a lusty concept. Meanwhile, serious divisions mar the other team.

Party Like a Mock-Star

2012-03-25

The celebrities must host a launch party for a "mocktail" drink product. One team sets sail with a beach theme while the other produces an exotic Garden of Eden experience.

Walking Papers

2012-04-01

The celebrity teams delve into two tasks. In the first, they must design and sell a New York City guidebook, with Regis Philbin on hand to appraise the books. Then, they create an interactive health segment, but the task comes with a twist.

Ad Hawk

2012-04-08

Fallout from a previous boardroom session results in one celebrity launching an emotional tirade and another one going missing. As for the challenge, the players must write, direct and produce a 60-second commercial for an entertainment Web site.

Puppet Up!

2012-04-15

The remaining celebrities create original puppets for Henson's "Stuffed and Unstrung."

E10

Winning by a Nose

2012-04-22

The celebrities must fashion an in-store display and create a slogan for a new fragrance. Business snafus unfold when two project managers spar and one team frets about an indecisive leader.

E11

Jingle All the Way Home

2012-04-29

The stars must write and perform a 90-second jingle for a roadside-assistance program. But the task lacks harmony when mutinies and internal power plays mar both teams.

E12

Blown Away

2012-05-06

The remaining contestants produce a four-page print ad for a digital touch-screen hair dryer. Returning apprentices John Rich and Marlee Matlin then interview the final four celebrities, after which Donald Trump selects the final two players.

E13

And Then There Were Two

2012-05-13

The final two contestants are tasked to create, host and sell tickets to a celebrity charity event that comes complete with a variety show and a charity-awareness ad. Eight previously eliminated stars return to help in the challenge.

E14

And the Winner Is ...

2012-05-20

The two finalists must successfully stage their celebrity charity event, after which the winning contestant is revealed.

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