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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 11 episodes
- E1 West Coast Semi-Finals Jun 10, 2003
- E2 East Coast Semi-Finals Jun 10, 2003
- E3 Las Vegas Finals Jun 17, 2003
- E4 Move-in, Move-out Jun 24, 2003
- E5 Rats! (Literally and figuratively) Jul 1, 2003
- E6 You Can't Beat Dat Jul 8, 2003
- E7 Take Dat, Dave Mordal! Jul 15, 2003
- E8 Comic Reunion! Jul 22, 2003
- E9 Jokers Beat a Full House Jul 29, 2003
- E10 Finale (1) Aug 5, 2003
- E11 Finale (2) Aug 5, 2003
Season 2 · 15 episodes
- E1 Eight-City Auditions Jun 8, 2004
- E2 New York Semi-finals Jun 9, 2004
- E3 Las Vegas Finals (1) Jun 15, 2004
- E4 Las Vegas Finals (2) Jun 16, 2004
- E5 Into the House Jun 22, 2004
- E6 The Tour Bus Jun 29, 2004
- E7 Roast Challenge Jul 6, 2004
- E8 One for the Kids Jul 13, 2004
- E9 The Return of the Eliminated Jul 20, 2004
- E10 The Wild Card Jul 27, 2004
- E11 Wild Card Vote Results Jul 29, 2004
- E12 The Final Six Aug 3, 2004
- E13 From 6 to 3 Aug 5, 2004
- E14 The Final Three Aug 10, 2004
- E15 The Season Finale Aug 12, 2004
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Season Premiere Aug 30, 2004
- E2 Week One Aug 31, 2004
- E3 Week Two Sep 7, 2004
- E4 Week Three Sep 14, 2004
- E5 Week Four Sep 21, 2004
- E6 Jay Mohr Roast Sep 28, 2004
- E7 The Final Battle Oct 5, 2004
- E8 Finale Oct 16, 2004
Season 4 · 11 episodes
- E1 Talent Scouts Look for Aspiring Comics May 30, 2006
- E2 Round One of the Semifinals Jun 6, 2006
- E3 Final Round of the Semifinals Jun 13, 2006
- E4 Fourth Episode of Season 4 Jun 20, 2006
- E5 Fifth Episode of Season 4 Jun 27, 2006
- E6 Sixth Episode of Season 4 Jul 11, 2006
- E7 5 Comics Remain Jul 18, 2006
- E8 The Final Four Jul 25, 2006
- E9 The Final Three Aug 1, 2006
- E10 Season Finale (1) Aug 8, 2006
- E11 Season Finale (2) Aug 9, 2006
Season 5 · 15 episodes
- E1 Auditions 1 - New York City, Montreal, San Antonio Jun 13, 2007
- E2 Auditions 2 - New York City, Montreal, San Antonio Jun 13, 2007
- E3 Auditions 3 - Los Angeles, Australia Jun 20, 2007
- E4 Auditions 4 - London,Minneapolis Jun 27, 2007
- E5 Auditions 5 - Tempe Jul 11, 2007
- E6 Semi-Finals Part 1 Jul 18, 2007
- E7 Semi-Finals Part 2 Jul 25, 2007
- E8 The Final 10 Aug 1, 2007
- E9 The Final 8 Aug 8, 2007
- E10 The Final 7 Aug 15, 2007
- E11 The Final 5 Aug 22, 2007
- E12 The Final Four Aug 29, 2007
- E13 The Final Three Sep 5, 2007
- E14 The Final 2 Sep 12, 2007
- E15 The Finale 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.