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Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)

Episode number: 1

Overview: 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.

Invitational 3

Episode number: 2

Overview: Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.

Invitational 4

Episode number: 3

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

Semifinal Night 1

Episode number: 4

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

Semifinal Night 2

Episode number: 5

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

Challenge 1 - Sketch

Episode number: 6

Overview: 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.

Challenge 2 - Talk Show

Episode number: 7

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

Challenge 3 - Universal Tram Experience

Episode number: 8

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

Challenge 4 - Roast

Episode number: 9

Overview: 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.

Finals - Top 5 to 4

Episode number: 10

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

Finals - Top 4 to 3

Episode number: 11

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

2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1

Episode number: 12

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