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 (8)
1. The Premiere
Aired 22 July 2015 • 60 min
Season 9 kicks off with the Invitational Round, where 100 of America's best and brightest comics perform for the judges and the top comics advance to the semifinals. New judge Norm Macdonald joins the panel along with current judges and comedy icons Roseanne Barr and Keenen Ivory Wayans. Comedy Central roast veteran Anthony Jeselnik will join the fun as the new host of the season.
2. The Invitationals (2)
Aired 29 July 2015 • 60 min
The second group of Invited Comics takes the stage to compete for a spot in the semifinals.
3. The Invitationals (3)
Aired 5 August 2015 • 60 min
The third group of comics compete for a spot in the semifinals.
4. The Invitationals (4)
Aired 12 August 2015 • 60 min
The final group of invited comics compete for the remaining spots in the next round.
5. The Semifinals (1)
Aired 19 August 2015 • 60 min
The semifinal round opens with 20 comics taking the stage to do battle. Wanda Sykes serves as guest mentor.
6. The Semifinals (2)
Aired 26 August 2015 • 60 min
The semifinal round continues with 21 additional comics competing for a slot in the Top 10. Wanda Sykes serves as guest mentor.
7. The Showdowns
Aired 2 September 2015 • 60 min
The Top 10 comics are paired up into 5 head to head showdowns, with the winner of each one advancing to the finale to compete for the title.
8. The Finale
5.0Aired 9 September 2015 • 60 min
The final five comics perform and one comic is crowned Last Comic Standing.