The Celebrity Apprentice

The Celebrity Apprentice is currently streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, and it delivers exactly the kind of format-driven drama that keeps people talking. 15 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. A 5/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Arnold Schwarzenegger anchors the format, but the whole cast makes it watchable. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Celebrity Apprentice is worth clearing space for. The Celebrity Apprentice has the format that countless others have tried to copy since. The ultimate sixteen-week job interview where eighteen Americans compete in a series of rigorous business tasks, many of which include prominent Fortune 500 companies and require street smarts and intelligence to conquer, in order to show the boss that they are the best candidate for his companies. In each episode, the losing team is sent to the boardroom where they are judged on their performance in the task. One person is fired and sent home. Arnold Schwarzenegger brings the kind of presence that makes the format work. Across 15 seasons (2004–2017), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The format has been replicated endlessly since The Celebrity Apprentice first appeared, which is its own form of tribute. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If the format appeals to you at all, The Celebrity Apprentice is one of the stronger examples of it. Fans of The Mole will recognise the sensibility here immediately. 15 seasons gives the story real room to develop. Arnold Schwarzenegger 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 wrapped up in 2017, created by Mark Burnett — and 15 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.