The Apprentice Episode Guide, Season 8 - Pazsaz Entertainment Network

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Episode 801
Donald Trump divides 16 new celebrities into male and female teams, then sends them off to bake and sell cupcakes to raise money for charity. Fierce power struggles erupt on the women's team, while the men are confident their celebrity power will carry the day. Kitchen disasters plague both teams as they bake their cupcakes, but when they hit streets of New York City, the cash rolls in. A surprise taste test brings yet more conflict for the women, and the men confront one celeb who's not pulling his weight. In the end, the team that makes the most money wins, and the first celebrity hears Trump's fateful words, "You're Fired!"

Episode 802
Each team must create and costume a comic book character, and present it to the Zappos.com executive. From the very beginning, the project manager for the men is caught in a battle of wills with one of his teammates. On the women's side, one celebrity is uncomfortable in her role as the costume model, while another member of the team falls ill. On the men's team, personalities clash and the creative process is almost derailed. In the end, the executive chooses the best character, and Trump fires another celebrity.

Episode 803
The teams are each given 125 wedding dresses to sell in an empty retail space they must design and decorate. For the second time this season the celebrities' rolodexes are put to the test, and both teams feel the heat as they try to get big sales lined up on short notice. Celebrities on one team have trouble getting friends to pony up money for charity, while some on the other team have trouble just getting out of bed. The fundraising goes down to the wire, putting one team over the top and the other team into the boardroom, where Trump fires another celebrity.

Episode 804
Both teams are charged with producing a live event launching ACN's new video phone to hundreds of sales reps. A heated exchange almost comes to blows before the task has even begun, ending with one celebrity walking away from the team. On the other side a previous engagement sends a vital celebrity out of town and their delayed return puts their team in jeopardy. Both project managers are accused of misusing their team members' talents. An exciting live event ends with one team on top, and in the board room Donald Trump sends another celebrity packing.

Episode 805
Teams are given 5 rooms at the Lowes Regency Hotel and must cater to their guests' every need. The celebrities don hotel uniforms and run every aspect of the hotel, cleaning rooms, running the concierge, and delivering room service. Each celebrity wears several hats, trying to give the high-end service they are used to getting. One team must contend with disgruntled guests, while the other team faces off with a leader who's out of control. Guest surveys give one team the edge and, in a powerful, moving boardroom, Trump must fire another celebrity.

Episode 806
The talents of the celebrities are put to the test as they write, produce and edit a viral video for ALL Small and Mighty Laundry Detergent. Both teams push the boundaries, despite the ALL executives' warnings. Egos clash as a renegade project manager shuns their team and goes it alone. Harmony prevails on the other team, but a last-second decision puts their video in jeopardy as they blur the lines of good taste. A heated boardroom concludes with a shocking result, and Trump's decision surprises everyone.

Episode 807
Teams must design and build an in-store display unit and packaging for LifeLock, a company that provides identity theft protection. One team is pushed to the brink as deadlines loom, and one of their celebrities falls ill. A last-minute design flaw finds the other team struggling to correct their display. In the end the executives choose a winning presentation and Trump fires another celebrity. For their next task, the teams must choose jewelry from Ivanka Trump's boutique to be auctioned off for charity later that night. Fallout from the previous boardroom ripples into the task, and one celebrity feels shunned by their team. A sabotage plan puts tens of thousands of dollars up for grabs, and a surprise guest agrees to keep an eye on the celebrities for Trump.

Episode 808
As the celebrities struggle to pull together a charity auction for Ivanka's jewelry collection, a surprise guest acts as Trump's eyes and ears. The guest works to get to the bottom of a heated rivalry, and in the boardroom a huge battle ensues. While substantial profits are raised on both sides, one team leaves the boardroom victorious and the other team loses another celebrity.

Episode 809/810
For their next task, each team must create a new meal for Schwan's LiveSmart frozen food line. In their test kitchen, one team creates 3 different meals, and butt heads when it comes time to choose one to present to the Schwan's executives. The other team banks on a single traditional dish, but a leadership conflict erupts and a last-minute change to the recipe throws success into doubt. The teams present their meals to the Schwan's executives, who choose a winner. And once again, Trump sends another celebrity packing.

Episode 811
Teams must write and perform a new jingle for Chicken of the Sea, including the famous lyric "Ask any mermaid you happen to see - what's the best tuna? Chicken of the Sea." They are also asked to create a 30-second radio spot that incorporates a portion of the new jingle. One team sets differences aside in order to fully utilize their talents, while the other team succumbs to panic, feeling incapable of rising to the challenge. With a trip to the final four on the line, one team sings their way to victory, and Trump fires another celebrity. Next he calls on the reigning Celebrity Apprentice, Piers Morgan, to interview the remaining contestants and tell him which two should face off in the finale. After Piers puts each celebrity through the wringer, he reports back - but ultimately it is Trump's decision, and after hearing the final four plead their cases in the boardroom, he fires two more celebrities and names the finalists.

Episode 812/813
Live from the Museum of Natural History in New York City, it's the season finale of The Celebrity Apprentice. The two finalists must choose among former contestants to fill out their new teams. Then Trump reveals the final task: In the hours before a performance of Cirque du Soleil's hit show "Wintuk," each team will produce a pre-theatre VIP party, sponsored by Kodak, featuring a silent auction made up of items the celebrities themselves bring to the table. The finalists start on their task, but with little time to go, a critical turn of events leaves both sides facing empty spaces.