The competition is back hosted by JB Smoove with judges Keenan Wayans, Roseanne and Russell Peters. Out of the 100 comics who'll audition only 1 can walk away with the title.

Invitational auditions continue with Invitational #3.

When the auditions come to an end, the judges have to decide who will progress to the next round.

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

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

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.

Talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres puts the comics to the test; comic Wanda Sykes teaches the comics how to shine during interviews.

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

The comics take part in a roast of Gilbert Gottfried; two comics compete in a showdown where one will be eliminated.

The Top 5 comics perform for the judges, who then determine which four will advance to the next round. Special guest Jay Leno mentors the comics.

The Top 4 comics perform for the judges, who then determine which three will advance to next week's finals.

The final 3 comics perform for the judges, who then determine the winner of this year's competition.