Be the Boss

Be the Boss (2012-2013)

EndedReality show

There are no losers in the competition series Be the Boss. In each episode, two employees of a franchise-based company match skills to see who can win a promotion to senior management. At least that is the impression they're given upon being summoned to company headquarters and put through a series of challenges by their CEO. But the candidates soon discover that the winner actually receives their very own franchise, a prize that can be worth more than $1 million. The runner-up is a winner also -- he or she gets the promotion. Be the Boss is from the same creators of the Emmy-winning Undercover Boss.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (60 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Be the Boss premiere?

Be the Boss premiered on December 2, 2012.

Who hosted Be the Boss?

Be the Boss was hosted by John Cena.

What was the concept of Be the Boss?

Be the Boss was a reality competition show that gave employees of different companies the chance to compete for a chance of being promoted as a boss.

How many employees were represented from a single company in each episode?

Two employees from the same company were represented in each Be the Boss episode.

Who decided the winner in each episode of Be the Boss?

The CEO or owner of the featured company decided the winner in each episode of Be the Boss.

Was Be the Boss a successful show?

Be the Boss did not perform very well in the ratings department, with an average of 0.46 million viewers per episode.

What was the grand prize of Be the Boss?

The grand prize of Be the Boss was a promotion to a top management position.

Were the contestants given any help during the challenges on Be the Boss?

Yes, the contestants had the help of their colleagues while completing the challenges on Be the Boss.

Was there any voting component in Be the Boss?

No, there was no voting component in Be the Boss.

What type of challenges were given to the contestants in Be the Boss?

The challenges given to the contestants in Be the Boss were centered around taking on different roles in the company, such as sales and marketing.

Who did the contestants receive mentorship from during the challenges on Be the Boss?

The contestants of Be the Boss received mentorship from the CEO or owner of the featured company and other high-level executives.

Was there any prize money awarded to the winner of Be the Boss?

No, there was no prize money awarded to the winner of Be the Boss.

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