5x1 - Summer of Sam's

February 27, 2006

The New Season!

5x2 - The Razor's Edge

March 6, 2006

The candidates challenge New Yorkers to text message on their mobile phones.

5x3 - Get it in Gear

March 13, 2006

The candidates must throw a corporate retreat for car-dealership owners.

5x4 - Cereal Killers

March 20, 2006

A fourth candidate is fired.

5x5 - Cruise Control

March 27, 2006

The remaining candidates must create a new commercial for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Project

5x6 - King of the Jingle

April 3, 2006

The twelve remaining candidates are challenged to write an advertising jingle for Arby's.

5x7 - It's More Than D'Cor

April 10, 2006

The eleven remaining candidates are assigned to create activity areas to benefit a children's charity in a renovation-themed task.

5x8 - A Slice Of Heaven

April 10, 2006

The remaining candidates launch a new pizza sandwich for 7-Eleven.

5x9 - Clip Show

April 23, 2006

5x11 - Blow Out

May 1, 2006

Trump's children, Ivanka and Donald Jr. fill in for Carolyn and George for this task, which requires the remaining candidates to promote one of New York City's biggest tourist attractions.

5x12 - Back to School

May 8, 2006

And then there were eight. The candidates dive into a hair-raising challenge in which they must oversee the grand openings of two hair salons.

5x13 - Backs against the Wal-Mart

May 15, 2006

The remaining candidates tackle a challenge to throw a tailgate party at a college football game, with one team cooking up plans for an eating contest.

5x14 - Who Wears The Pants

May 22, 2006

The remaining five candidates must create a store display for the new Xbox 360 at Wal-Mart. Real life meets reel life for the winners when they jet off to the West Coast to meet film executive Jeffrey Katzenberg, who gives them an opportunity to participate in a voiceover session for the animated movie Over the Hedge.

5x15 - The Final Battle

May 29, 2006

The remaining four candidates are tasked with creating a new line of uniforms for an upscale hotel chain. The winners then enjoy some time out on the town.

5x16 - Season Finale

June 5, 2006

The final two candidates are challenged to coordinate two high-profile charity events.