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Last Comic Standing
Overview
A nationwide talent search accepting the best professional and non-professional stand-up comedians. Once the selection process is narrowed to 10, the show covers the contestants as they live together and compete for an exclusive contract with NBC, and to be called the Last Comic Standing.
Status
Canceled
Created By
Peter Engel
Network
NBC
Seasons & Episodes
Season 8
Episodes
Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)
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 3
Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.
Invitational 4
The comics deliver their sets during the final round of invitationals.
Semifinal Night 1
Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
Semifinal Night 2
Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
Challenge 1 - Sketch
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
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
The seven remaining comics serve as tour guides on the Universal Studios tram tour; guest mentor Howie Mandel.
Challenge 4 - Roast
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
The five remaining contestants perform for the judges; the top four comics are determined; Jay Leno mentors the comics.
Finals - Top 4 to 3
The final four comics perform for the judges. One comic is eliminated.
2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1
Three comics perform for the judges; judges Roseanne Barr, Russell Peters and Keenen Ivory Wayans perform; the winner is revealed. (120 minutes)
Top Cast
Peter Engel
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