Last Comic Standing

Season 8

A nationwide talent search accepting the best professional and non-professional stand-up comedians. Once the selection process is narrowed to 10, the show covers the contestants as they live together and compete for an exclusive contract with NBC, and to be called the Last Comic Standing.

Where to Watch Season 8

12 Episodes

Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)
E1
Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)Season 8 of the star search for America's funniest comic kicks off with auditions. Roseanne Barr, Keenen Ivory Wayans and Russell Peters are the judges. J.B. Smoove is the host.
Invitational 3
E2
Invitational 3Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.
Invitational 4
E3
Invitational 4The comics deliver their sets during the final round of invitationals.
Semifinal Night 1
E4
Semifinal Night 1Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
Semifinal Night 2
E5
Semifinal Night 2Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
Challenge 1 - Sketch
E6
Challenge 1 - SketchThe art of sketch comedy tests the comics in their first group challenge. Cheryl Hines is the celebrity mentor. Also: a stand-up test at the Hollywood Improv.
Challenge 2 - Talk Show
E7
Challenge 2 - Talk ShowThe comics learn about mastering talk-show interviews when they visit "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Wanda Sykes serves as the mentor.
Challenge 3 - Universal Tram Experience
E8
Challenge 3 - Universal Tram ExperienceThe seven remaining comics serve as tour guides on the Universal Studios tram tour; guest mentor Howie Mandel.
Challenge 4 - Roast
E9
Challenge 4 - RoastThe comics, mentored by comic Jeff Ross, take part in a roast of Gilbert Gottfried; two comics compete in a showdown where one will be eliminated.
Finals - Top 5 to 4
E10
Finals - Top 5 to 4The five remaining contestants perform for the judges; the top four comics are determined; Jay Leno mentors the comics.
Finals - Top 4 to 3
E11
Finals - Top 4 to 3The final four comics perform for the judges. One comic is eliminated.
2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1
E12
2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1Three comics perform for the judges; judges Roseanne Barr, Russell Peters and Keenen Ivory Wayans perform; the winner is revealed. (120 minutes)