Last Comic Standing 2003
What is Last Comic Standing?
The television series "Last Comic Standing" is a nationwide talent search that aims to discover stand-up comedians. The competition accepts both professional and non-professional comedians, with the goal of identifying the best talent.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 102
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 10, 2003
- Last aired
- Sep 9, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Reality, Comedy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 102 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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The television series "Last Comic Standing" is a nationwide talent search that aims to discover stand-up comedians. The competition accepts both professional and non-professional comedians, with the goal of identifying the best talent. Once the selection process has narrowed down the contestants, the show documents their experiences as they live together. The contestants then compete for an exclusive contract with NBC. The show's ultimate goal is to identify the Last Comic Standing, who will be awarded the contract. The series provides a platform for aspiring comedians to showcase their skills and potentially launch their careers. The format of the show involves a combination of competition and living together, which allows the audience to see the contestants' personalities and interactions outside of their performances. The show's focus is on stand-up comedy and the journey of the contestants as they strive to achieve their goal.
Should you watch it?
“Stand‑up comics battle for an NBC contract in a reality competition.”
- Live performances showcase diverse comedic styles
- The competition format adds tension and humor
- The televised competition only follows the final ten comedians
Watch it if you enjoy reality competitions that spotlight stand‑up comedy.
The series features live stand‑up routines and reality‑show dynamics, suitable for mature audiences.
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Season 1 · 11 episodes
- E1 West Coast Semi-Finals Mytharc Jun 10, 2003
- E2 East Coast Semi-Finals Core Jun 10, 2003
- E3 Las Vegas Finals Core Jun 17, 2003
- E4 Move-in, Move-out Core Jun 24, 2003
- E5 Rats! (Literally and figuratively) Core Jul 1, 2003
- E6 You Can't Beat Dat Core Jul 8, 2003
- E7 Take Dat, Dave Mordal! Core Jul 15, 2003
- E8 Comic Reunion! Core Jul 22, 2003
- E9 Jokers Beat a Full House Core Jul 29, 2003
- E10 Finale (1) Mytharc Aug 5, 2003
- E11 Finale (2) Mytharc Aug 5, 2003
Season 2 · 15 episodes
- E1 Eight-City Auditions Mytharc Jun 8, 2004
- E2 New York Semi-finals Core Jun 9, 2004
- E3 Las Vegas Finals (1) Core Jun 15, 2004
- E4 Las Vegas Finals (2) Core Jun 16, 2004
- E5 Into the House Core Jun 22, 2004
- E6 The Tour Bus Core Jun 29, 2004
- E7 Roast Challenge Core Jul 6, 2004
- E8 One for the Kids Core Jul 13, 2004
- E9 The Return of the Eliminated Core Jul 20, 2004
- E10 The Wild Card Core Jul 27, 2004
- E11 Wild Card Vote Results Core Jul 29, 2004
- E12 The Final Six Core Aug 3, 2004
- E13 From 6 to 3 Core Aug 5, 2004
- E14 The Final Three Mytharc Aug 10, 2004
- E15 The Season Finale Mytharc Aug 12, 2004
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Season Premiere Mytharc Aug 30, 2004
- E2 Week One Core Aug 31, 2004
- E3 Week Two Core Sep 7, 2004
- E4 Week Three Core Sep 14, 2004
- E5 Week Four Core Sep 21, 2004
- E6 Jay Mohr Roast Core Sep 28, 2004
- E7 The Final Battle Mytharc Oct 5, 2004
- E8 Finale Mytharc Oct 16, 2004
Season 4 · 11 episodes
- E1 Talent Scouts Look for Aspiring Comics Mytharc May 30, 2006
- E2 Round One of the Semifinals Core Jun 6, 2006
- E3 Final Round of the Semifinals Core Jun 13, 2006
- E4 Fourth Episode of Season 4 Core Jun 20, 2006
- E5 Fifth Episode of Season 4 Core Jun 27, 2006
- E6 Sixth Episode of Season 4 Core Jul 11, 2006
- E7 5 Comics Remain Core Jul 18, 2006
- E8 The Final Four Core Jul 25, 2006
- E9 The Final Three Core Aug 1, 2006
- E10 Season Finale (1) Mytharc Aug 8, 2006
- E11 Season Finale (2) Mytharc Aug 9, 2006
Season 5 · 15 episodes
- E1 Auditions 1 - New York City, Montreal, San Antonio Mytharc Jun 13, 2007
- E2 Auditions 2 - New York City, Montreal, San Antonio Core Jun 13, 2007
- E3 Auditions 3 - Los Angeles, Australia Core Jun 20, 2007
- E4 Auditions 4 - London,Minneapolis Core Jun 27, 2007
- E5 Auditions 5 - Tempe Core Jul 11, 2007
- E6 Semi-Finals Part 1 Mytharc Jul 18, 2007
- E7 Semi-Finals Part 2 Mytharc Jul 25, 2007
- E8 The Final 10 Core Aug 1, 2007
- E9 The Final 8 Core Aug 8, 2007
- E10 The Final 7 Core Aug 15, 2007
- E11 The Final 5 Core Aug 22, 2007
- E12 The Final Four Core Aug 29, 2007
- E13 The Final Three Core Sep 5, 2007
- E14 The Final 2 Mytharc Sep 12, 2007
- E15 The Finale Mytharc Sep 19, 2007
Frequently asked questions
What type of show is Last Comic Standing?
It is an American reality television talent competition focusing on stand‑up comedians.
When did the series originally air?
It premiered on June 1 2003 and ran through August 9 2010, with a revival in 2014.
How many contestants are featured in the main competition?
After early rounds the show follows ten comedians who live together and compete.
What do contestants compete for?
They compete for an exclusive contract with NBC and the title of Last Comic Standing.
Are both professional and non‑professional comedians eligible?
Yes, the talent search accepts both professional and non‑professional stand‑up comedians.
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