The Apprentice Approaches Live Finale on December 15th  11/29/05

AND THEN THERE WERE FOUR...ON NBC'S "THE APPRENTICE" (DECEMBER 1, 9-10 PM ET/PT) This All Leads Up To "The Apprentice" Live Finale at Lincoln Center, Thursday, December 15, 9-11PM ET

NEW YORK - Nov. 29, 2005 - The final four battle it out and emotions rise on NBC's "The Apprentice," (Thurs., Dec. 1, 9-10 pm ET/PT). It's getting down to the wire as the four remaining candidates share a congratulatory dinner before Donald Trump delivers the latest task-- each team must create an instructional/promotional video for Microsoft Office Live Meeting.

Both teams will have access to a professional camera crew and editor to complete the video. The team with the most creative and informative video as judged by the Microsoft executives wins. Season one "Apprentice" winner Bill Rancic steps in again this week to replace George Ross.

One team struggles from the get-go with management and insecurity issues, while the other team fires their staff and takes on some acting roles. The winners enjoy smooth sailing and receive a very rewarding surprise as the losing team heads into an emotional boardroom. Even Trump is surprised at the lack of sensitivity on one candidate's part and exclaims, "You've got to stop brow-beating." This leads to a surprise ending in the boardroom.

"EXCEL": Rebecca, Randal

"CAPITAL EDGE": Alla, Felisha

"The Apprentice" is produced by Mark Burnett Productions. Mark Burnett, Jay Bienstock and Donald J. Trump are executive producers. Conrad Riggs and Kevin Harris are co-executive producers.

Source: NBC Press Release