Episodes
1. Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)
May 22, 2014
60 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Pat Regan
3. Invitational 4
June 5, 2014
60 min
The comics deliver their sets during the final round of invitationals.
4. Semifinal Night 1
June 12, 2014
60 min
Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
5. Semifinal Night 2
June 19, 2014
60 min
Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
6. Challenge 1 - Sketch
June 26, 2014
60 min
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
July 10, 2014
60 min
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
July 17, 2014
60 min
The seven remaining comics serve as tour guides on the Universal Studios tram tour; guest mentor Howie Mandel.
9. Challenge 4 - Roast
July 24, 2014
60 min
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
July 31, 2014
60 min
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
August 7, 2014
60 min
The final four comics perform for the judges. One comic is eliminated.
