About this season
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.
Episodes (12)
1. Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)
Aired 22 May 2014 • 60 min
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.
2. Invitational 3
Aired 29 May 2014 • 60 min
Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.
3. Invitational 4
Aired 5 June 2014 • 60 min
The comics deliver their sets during the final round of invitationals.
4. Semifinal Night 1
Aired 12 June 2014 • 60 min
Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
5. Semifinal Night 2
Aired 19 June 2014 • 60 min
Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
6. Challenge 1 - Sketch
Aired 26 June 2014 • 60 min
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.
7. Challenge 2 - Talk Show
Aired 10 July 2014 • 60 min
The comics learn about mastering talk-show interviews when they visit "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Wanda Sykes serves as the mentor.
8. Challenge 3 - Universal Tram Experience
Aired 17 July 2014 • 60 min
The seven remaining comics serve as tour guides on the Universal Studios tram tour; guest mentor Howie Mandel.
9. Challenge 4 - Roast
Aired 24 July 2014 • 60 min
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.
10. Finals - Top 5 to 4
Aired 31 July 2014 • 60 min
The five remaining contestants perform for the judges; the top four comics are determined; Jay Leno mentors the comics.
11. Finals - Top 4 to 3
Aired 7 August 2014 • 60 min
The final four comics perform for the judges. One comic is eliminated.
12. 2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1
6.0Aired 14 August 2014 • 60 min
Three comics perform for the judges; judges Roseanne Barr, Russell Peters and Keenen Ivory Wayans perform; the winner is revealed. (120 minutes)