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.

Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2) 0.0
Air date: 2014-05-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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 0.0
Air date: 2014-05-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.
Invitational 4 0.0
Air date: 2014-06-05
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The comics deliver their sets during the final round of invitationals.
Semifinal Night 1 0.0
Air date: 2014-06-12
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
Semifinal Night 2 0.0
Air date: 2014-06-19
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
Challenge 1 - Sketch 0.0
Air date: 2014-06-26
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The 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 0.0
Air date: 2014-07-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The 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 0.0
Air date: 2014-07-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The seven remaining comics serve as tour guides on the Universal Studios tram tour; guest mentor Howie Mandel.
Challenge 4 - Roast 0.0
Air date: 2014-07-24
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The 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 0.0
Air date: 2014-07-31
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The five remaining contestants perform for the judges; the top four comics are determined; Jay Leno mentors the comics.
Finals - Top 4 to 3 0.0
Air date: 2014-08-07
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The final four comics perform for the judges. One comic is eliminated.
2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1 6.0
Air date: 2014-08-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Three comics perform for the judges; judges Roseanne Barr, Russell Peters and Keenen Ivory Wayans perform; the winner is revealed. (120 minutes)