CNBC presents the U.S. debut of the first season of England's critically acclaimed, "The Apprentice UK."

Britain's best prospects battle it out to become Sir Alan Sugar's next apprentice. Candidates include a property developer, headhunter, sales executive, hotel manager and a charity fundraiser. For 12 weeks, the competitors live together and work in teams. Their stamina, intelligence and ruthlessness will determine who will be the UK's first apprentice.

Sir Alan Sugar, along with trusted aids, Margaret Mountford and Nick Hewer, run a business boot camp where contenders compete for the job. In the cut-throat world of business the losers walk away empty handed and the winner becomes the The Apprentice!