E1 - Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)

Aired: May 22, 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.

E2 - Invitational 3

Aired: May 29, 2014

Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.

E3 - Invitational 4

Aired: June 05, 2014

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

E4 - Semifinal Night 1

Aired: June 12, 2014

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

E5 - Semifinal Night 2

Aired: June 19, 2014

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

E6 - Challenge 1 - Sketch

Aired: June 26, 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.

E7 - Challenge 2 - Talk Show

Aired: July 10, 2014

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

E8 - Challenge 3 - Universal Tram Experience

Aired: July 17, 2014

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

E9 - Challenge 4 - Roast

Aired: July 24, 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.

E10 - Finals - Top 5 to 4

Aired: July 31, 2014

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

E11 - Finals - Top 4 to 3

Aired: August 07, 2014

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

E12 - 2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1

Aired: August 14, 2014

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