Season 8

E1. Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)

May 22, 2014 · 60m

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.

E2. Invitational 3

May 29, 2014 · 60m

Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.

E3. Invitational 4

Jun 5, 2014 · 60m

The comics deliver their sets during the final round of invitationals.

E4. Semifinal Night 1

Jun 12, 2014 · 60m

Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.

E5. Semifinal Night 2

Jun 19, 2014 · 60m

Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.

E6. Challenge 1 - Sketch

Jun 26, 2014 · 60m

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.

E7. Challenge 2 - Talk Show

Jul 10, 2014 · 60m

The comics learn about mastering talk-show interviews when they visit "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Wanda Sykes serves as the mentor.

E8. Challenge 3 - Universal Tram Experience

Jul 17, 2014 · 60m

The seven remaining comics serve as tour guides on the Universal Studios tram tour; guest mentor Howie Mandel.

E9. Challenge 4 - Roast

Jul 24, 2014 · 60m

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.

E10. Finals - Top 5 to 4

Jul 31, 2014 · 60m

The five remaining contestants perform for the judges; the top four comics are determined; Jay Leno mentors the comics.

E11. Finals - Top 4 to 3

Aug 7, 2014 · 60m

The final four comics perform for the judges. One comic is eliminated.

E12. 2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1

Aug 14, 2014 · 60m

Three comics perform for the judges; judges Roseanne Barr, Russell Peters and Keenen Ivory Wayans perform; the winner is revealed. (120 minutes)