The Apprentice (2004-2009)

Episode 8 | Season 8  (2008-2009)
(Airdate Apr 19, 2009)

As the celebrities struggle to pull together a charity auction for Ivanka's jewelry collection, a surprise guest acts as Trump's eyes and ears. The guest works to get to the bottom of a heated rivalry, and in the boardroom a huge battle ensues. In the end, golfer Natalie Gulbis is fired. For their next task, each team must create a new meal for Schwan's Live Smart frozen food line. In their test kitchen, one team creates 3 different meals, and butt heads when it comes time to choose one to present to the Schwan's executives. The other team banks on a single traditional dish, but a leadership conflict erupts and a last-minute change to the recipe throws success into doubt. The teams present their meals to the Schwan's executives, who choose a winner. Hershel is fired.