The Apprentice Season 4 Episode 1 Let's Get Physical
- September 22, 2005
- 42 min
The Apprentice season 4 episode 1, titled "Let's Get Physical," begins with the introduction of the 18 new contestants vying for the coveted position as Donald Trump's apprentice. Divided into two teams, Excel and Capital Edge, the contestants immediately begin their first challenge, which involves creating a fitness class for Bally Total Fitness.
As expected, tension immediately arises between certain team members as they jostle for leadership positions and struggle with communication issues. The Excel team, led by Randal, decides to create a high-intensity workout class called "Fusion," while Capital Edge, under the guidance of Markus, opts for a dance-based class called "Cardio Jam."
Once the classes are created, the teams head to Bally Total Fitness to test them out on willing participants. Both groups encounter various setbacks and obstacles, ranging from technical difficulties to participant feedback to strategy disagreements within the teams. Ultimately, it becomes clear that one team has emerged as the clear winner.
Returning to the boardroom, Trump and his advisors assess the success of the two teams' classes before making their final decision regarding the winning team. The losing team is then forced to head to the infamous boardroom, where Trump singles out team members for criticism and ultimately fires one unlucky contestant.
Despite the predictable reality TV format, "Let's Get Physical" manages to provide an entertaining introduction to the new contestants and their personalities. Fans of the show will appreciate the incorporation of physical fitness into the first challenge, which adds an interesting twist to the usual business-based tasks. Overall, this episode sets the tone for what promises to be a drama-filled and exciting season of The Apprentice.