The Apprentice episode summaries provided by NBC

THE APPRENTICE: 317
AIR DATE: 05-19-2005 9:00PM
The final two candidates complete their two huge tasks and meet with Donald Trump for the final live boardroom showdown originating from NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. After the climactic "hiring," the third "apprentice" will choose their job and take a seat on the other side of the boardroom table.

THE APPRENTICE: 316
AIR DATE: 05-12-2005 9:00PM
"Into the stretch" - The final two candidates put on their respective events. One candidate, who is in charge of the Best Buy Video Game World Championship, tries to soothe the concerns of one of the corporate sponsors. The other finalist, who is in charge of the NYC2012 Athlete Challenge, is responsible for the governor of New York, George Pataki and has trouble locating an American flag.

THE APPRENTICE: 314
AIR DATE: 04-28-2005 9:00 PM
"Bedazzled by a Beefy T" - ItÓs down to the final four who are challenged to commemorate a staple of American fashion. One team fights like cats and dogs while the other team goes on a wild goose chase for beads. The winners are treated to a "Top Gun" reward while the losers head to the boardroom where the fifteenth candidate is fired.

THE APPRENTICE: 313
AIR DATE: 04-21-2005 9:00 PM
"I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT CLUTTER" - The candidates invent a new product that helps clean up the office. A troubled business relationship boils over, while an opposing pair finds creative bliss.

George and Carolyn discuss their personal lives with the winners at the reward while the losers are verbally flogged in the boardroom and the 14th candidate leaves Trump Tower.

THE APPRENTICE: 313
AIR DATE: 04-14-2005 9:00 PM
"A Lonely Drive" - With six candidates left, the teams are challenged to create a promotional brochure for a limited edition automobile. The task goes all night and both project managers have different experiences with their teammates as the task continues into the early morning hours.

THE APPRENTICE: 311
AIR DATE: 04-07-2005 9:00 PM
"The Pie's the Limit" - The remaining eight candidates create a new style of pizza for Domino's and test their salesmanship on the streets of Manhattan. One team has to deal with two feuding teammates while the other group hits the pavement to market their creation. The winners are treated to private dining in a palatial penthouse while a strategic friendship comes to light in the boardroom.

THE APPRENTICE: 309
AIR DATE: 03-31-2005 9:00 PM
"The Pie's the Limit" - The remaining eight candidates create a new style of pizza for DominoÓs and test their salesmanship on the streets of Manhattan. One team has to deal with two feuding teammates while the other group hits the pavement to market their creation. The winners are treated to private dining in a palatial penthouse while a strategic friendship comes to light in the boardroom.

THE APPRENTICE: 309
AIR DATE: 03-24-2005 8:30 PM
"Pandora's Box" - The candidates are charged with a do-it-yourself task that measures their home improvement skills. One team disagrees with their project manager's unwavering idea and an overconfident candidate slacks off. The winners jet into the stratosphere, while the losers are hammered in the boardroom and the 10th candidate is sent home.

THE APPRENTICE: 309
AIR DATE: 03-24-2005 8:30 PM
"Pandora's Box" - The candidates are charged with a do-it-yourself task that measures their home improvement skills. One team disagrees with their project manager's unwavering idea and an overconfident candidate slacks off. The winners jet into the stratosphere, while the losers are hammered in the boardroom and the 10th candidate is sent home.

THE APPRENTICE: SPECIAL
AIR DATE: 03-17-2005 9:00PM
"What You Didn't See..." - Comprised of mostly never-before-seen moments, this episode showcases the greatest scenes that never aired. Verna's final meeting with Donald Trump, Danny's singing, Gene Simmons flirting with Stephanie, and a few of the contestants audition tapes are some of the highlights.

THE APPRENTICE #308
AIR DATE: 03-10-2005 9:00PM
"Bling It On" - Both teams meet with five popular musical artists to help raise money for charity. Their negotiation skills are exposed as one candidate tries to act a little too "hip," while another becomes star struck.

THE APPRENTICE #307
AIR DATE: 03-03-2005 9:00PM
"Project Putt Putt" - The eleven remaining candidates design and operate miniature golf courses. Circus clowns and safari animals face off in a battle for the attention of NYC's youngest golfers. The winning team cashes in on a creative idea and spend quality time with Trump while the losers find out that the boardroom isn't very beautiful.