Last Comic Standing: Season 9
Season 9 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 8.
- 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 9 Progress Shield
The Premiere
Jul 22, 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 Nor
The Invitationals (2)
Jul 29, 2015 · 60 min
The second group of Invited Comics takes the stage to compete for a spot in the semifinals.
The Invitationals (3)
Aug 5, 2015 · 60 min
The third group of comics compete for a spot in the semifinals.
The Invitationals (4)
Aug 12, 2015 · 60 min
The final group of invited comics compete for the remaining spots in the next round.
The Semifinals (1)
Aug 19, 2015 · 60 min
The semifinal round opens with 20 comics taking the stage to do battle. Wanda Sykes serves as guest mentor.
The Semifinals (2)
Aug 26, 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.
The Showdowns
Sep 2, 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.
The Finale
Sep 9, 2015 · 60 min
The final five comics perform and one comic is crowned Last Comic Standing.