Last Comic Standing (2003)
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.
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Episode 1 - Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)
Release Date: 2014-05-22Season 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.
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Episode 2 - Invitational 3
Release Date: 2014-05-29Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.
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Episode 3 - Invitational 4
Release Date: 2014-06-05The comics deliver their sets during the final round of invitationals.
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Episode 4 - Semifinal Night 1
Release Date: 2014-06-12Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
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Episode 5 - Semifinal Night 2
Release Date: 2014-06-19Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
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Episode 6 - Challenge 1 - Sketch
Release Date: 2014-06-26The 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.
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Episode 7 - Challenge 2 - Talk Show
Release Date: 2014-07-10The comics learn about mastering talk-show interviews when they visit "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Wanda Sykes serves as the mentor.
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Episode 8 - Challenge 3 - Universal Tram Experience
Release Date: 2014-07-17The seven remaining comics serve as tour guides on the Universal Studios tram tour; guest mentor Howie Mandel.
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Episode 9 - Challenge 4 - Roast
Release Date: 2014-07-24The 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.
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Episode 10 - Finals - Top 5 to 4
Release Date: 2014-07-31The five remaining contestants perform for the judges; the top four comics are determined; Jay Leno mentors the comics.
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Episode 11 - Finals - Top 4 to 3
Release Date: 2014-08-07The final four comics perform for the judges. One comic is eliminated.
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Episode 12 - 2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1
Release Date: 2014-08-14Three comics perform for the judges; judges Roseanne Barr, Russell Peters and Keenen Ivory Wayans perform; the winner is revealed. (120 minutes)