Season 8

2014 · 12 episodes

Episodes

1Premiere (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.
2Invitational 3Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.
3Invitational 4The comics deliver their sets during the final round of invitationals.
4Semifinal Night 1Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
5Semifinal Night 2Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
6Challenge 1 - SketchThe 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.
7Challenge 2 - Talk ShowThe comics learn about mastering talk-show interviews when they visit "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Wanda Sykes serves as the mentor.
8Challenge 3 - Universal Tram ExperienceThe seven remaining comics serve as tour guides on the Universal Studios tram tour; guest mentor Howie Mandel.
9Challenge 4 - RoastThe 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.
10Finals - Top 5 to 4The five remaining contestants perform for the judges; the top four comics are determined; Jay Leno mentors the comics.
11Finals - Top 4 to 3The final four comics perform for the judges. One comic is eliminated.
122 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1Three comics perform for the judges; judges Roseanne Barr, Russell Peters and Keenen Ivory Wayans perform; the winner is revealed. (120 minutes)