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.

Last Comic Standing Season 8 Episodes...

• s08e01 - Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)
• s08e02 - Invitational 3
• s08e03 - Invitational 4
• s08e04 - Semifinal Night 1
• s08e05 - Semifinal Night 2
• s08e06 - Challenge 1 - Sketch
• s08e07 - Challenge 2 - Talk Show
• s08e08 - Challenge 3 - Universal Tram Experience
• s08e09 - Challenge 4 - Roast
• s08e10 - Finals - Top 5 to 4
• s08e11 - Finals - Top 4 to 3
• s08e12 - 2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1

Last Comic Standing Show Summary

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.