Season 8

1. Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)

2014-05-22 · 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.

2. Invitational 3

2014-05-29 · 60m

Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.

3. Invitational 4

2014-06-05 · 60m

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

4. Semifinal Night 1

2014-06-12 · 60m

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

5. Semifinal Night 2

2014-06-19 · 60m

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

6. Challenge 1 - Sketch

2014-06-26 · 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.

7. Challenge 2 - Talk Show

2014-07-10 · 60m

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

8. Challenge 3 - Universal Tram Experience

2014-07-17 · 60m

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

9. Challenge 4 - Roast

2014-07-24 · 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.

10. Finals - Top 5 to 4

2014-07-31 · 60m

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

11. Finals - Top 4 to 3

2014-08-07 · 60m

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

12. 2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1

2014-08-14 · 60m

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