Last Comic Standing: Season 8
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Last Comic Standing Season 7.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)
May 22, 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.
Invitational 4
Jun 5, 2014 · 60 min
The comics deliver their sets during the final round of invitationals.
Semifinal Night 1
Jun 12, 2014 · 60 min
Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
Semifinal Night 2
Jun 19, 2014 · 60 min
Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
Challenge 1 - Sketch
Jun 26, 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.
Challenge 2 - Talk Show
Jul 10, 2014 · 60 min
The comics learn about mastering talk-show interviews when they visit "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Wanda Sykes serves as the mentor.
Challenge 3 - Universal Tram Experience
Jul 17, 2014 · 60 min
The seven remaining comics serve as tour guides on the Universal Studios tram tour; guest mentor Howie Mandel.
Challenge 4 - Roast
Jul 24, 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.
Finals - Top 5 to 4
Jul 31, 2014 · 60 min
The five remaining contestants perform for the judges; the top four comics are determined; Jay Leno mentors the comics.
Finals - Top 4 to 3
Aug 7, 2014 · 60 min
The final four comics perform for the judges. One comic is eliminated.
2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1
Aug 14, 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)