Season 8

01 Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2) Episode 122nd May 2014 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. 02 Invitational 3 Episode 229th May 2014 Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round. 03 Invitational 4 Episode 35th June 2014 The comics deliver their sets during the final round of invitationals. 04 Semifinal Night 1 Episode 412th June 2014 Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet. 05 Semifinal Night 2 Episode 519th June 2014 Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet. 06 Challenge 1 - Sketch Episode 626th June 2014 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. 07 Challenge 2 - Talk Show Episode 710th July 2014 The comics learn about mastering talk-show interviews when they visit "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." Wanda Sykes serves as the mentor. 08 Challenge 3 - Universal Tram Experience Episode 817th July 2014 The seven remaining comics serve as tour guides on the Universal Studios tram tour; guest mentor Howie Mandel. 09 Challenge 4 - Roast Episode 924th July 2014 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 Episode 1031st July 2014 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 Episode 117th August 2014 The final four comics perform for the judges. One comic is eliminated. 12 2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1 Episode 1214th August 2014 Three comics perform for the judges; judges Roseanne Barr, Russell Peters and Keenen Ivory Wayans perform; the winner is revealed. (120 minutes)