Last Comic Standing - Season 8
1 - Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)
Air Date: May 22, 2014
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
Air Date: May 29, 2014
Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.
3 - Invitational 4
Air Date: June 5, 2014
The comics deliver their sets during the final round of invitationals.
4 - Semifinal Night 1
Air Date: June 12, 2014
Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
5 - Semifinal Night 2
Air Date: June 19, 2014
Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
6 - Challenge 1 - Sketch
Air Date: June 26, 2014
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
Air Date: July 10, 2014
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
Air Date: July 17, 2014
The seven remaining comics serve as tour guides on the Universal Studios tram tour; guest mentor Howie Mandel.
9 - Challenge 4 - Roast
Air Date: July 24, 2014
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
Air Date: July 31, 2014
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
Air Date: August 7, 2014
The final four comics perform for the judges. One comic is eliminated.
12 - 2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1
Air Date: August 14, 2014
Three comics perform for the judges; judges Roseanne Barr, Russell Peters and Keenen Ivory Wayans perform; the winner is revealed. (120 minutes)