Last Comic Standing
Last Comic Standing

Last Comic Standing

2003 9 Seasons 102 Episodes ⭐ 7.0 Reality Comedy

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.

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

West Coast Semi-Finals

Comics on the West Coast compete in California to see who will move on to the Las Vegas competition. Ten finalists are c

EP 2

East Coast Semi-Finals

Comics on the East Coast perform at Caroline's Comedy Club, in New York. Celebrity talent scouts are stand up comedian C

EP 3

Las Vegas Finals

The twenty finalists chosen from the East Coast and West Coast competitions compete to become one of the ten chosen to m

EP 4

Move-in, Move-out

Dat, Tess, Cory, Tere, Rob, Sean, Dave, Rich, Ralphie, and Geoff move into their Hollywood house. The tour of the house

EP 5

Rats! (Literally and figuratively)

Tess shoots her Extra segment. The comics find a rat in their house. Dave attempts to catch it. After many hours, Dave c

EP 6

You Can't Beat Dat

The comics talk about Dat Phan and how they want to vote him off. Their mission is to create their own sitcom idea. Then

EP 7

Take Dat, Dave Mordal!

Dat tapes his walk-on role on Good Morning, Miami. Dat says he is a sensitive guy that operates on positive thinking - h

EP 8

Comic Reunion!

Jay has a surprise for the comics: there will be one more elimination before the finals. This time, however, no one is e

EP 9

Jokers Beat a Full House

This episode was broadcast live from the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The five remaining comics (Ralphie, Dat, T

EP 10

Finale (1)

The two-hour finale aired Tuesday, August 5th with Dat Phan taking the stage as The Last Comic Standing!

EP 11

Finale (2)

The two-hour finale aired Tuesday, August 5th with Dat Phan taking the stage as The Last Comic Standing!

EP 1

Eight-City Auditions

EP 2

New York Semi-finals

In the semi-finals the comedians perform on stage before an audience and even more judges. But, before the show-down, th

EP 3

Las Vegas Finals (1)

The twenty finalists go to Las Vegas and are surprised to find out that they have to room with one of the other contesta

EP 4

Las Vegas Finals (2)

The next ten perform. But first, Executive Producer Peter Engel breaks the news to Jim Norton that he would be eliminat

EP 5

Into the House

They find out that their house looks like a haunted castle. Then they're paired up with a roommate. Their first task: p

EP 6

The Tour Bus

A yoga instructor lead some group meditation. This week's challenge: The comics work as tour guides on a Hollywood tour

EP 7

Roast Challenge

This week's challenge was to roast a housemate at a Friars Club, with celebrity guest judges Norm Crosby, Phylis Diller,

EP 8

One for the Kids

A dog becomes part of the household. A very surprising challenge – "their toughest challenge yet". After some specula

EP 9

The Return of the Eliminated

Jay Mohr arrives at the house to announce a surprise - those that were previously eliminated come back. Each eliminated

EP 10

The Wild Card

The five ousted comics get another shot. They all perform live for the chance to get back into the game. America votes.

EP 11

Wild Card Vote Results

The eliminated comics perform again. The results are given, and the wild-card winner is revealed before a live televisio

EP 12

The Final Six

The Final Six square off in another live performance.

EP 13

From 6 to 3

After some stand-up routines, the results are revealed - and it's the end of the line for three of the Final Six.

EP 14

The Final Three

Reviewing the past season, including never-before-seen clips. The final three battle it out in the ultimate showdown. On

EP 15

The Season Finale

Before the results of America's voting are revealed, Dat Phan and Ralphie May, from season 2, perform. Then the 3 finali

EP 1

Season Premiere

A preview of the new season. Each "house" goes backstage in separate "war rooms" to choose 5 comics from the other hou

EP 2

Week One

Results of America's voting. The other 10 comics perform. To see the results of the previous week's voting, go to the S

EP 3

Week Two

The battle continues. This time each team chooses from themselves which 4 will perform. To see the results of the prev

EP 4

Week Three

Four more comics from each team perform. To see the results of the previous week's voting, go to the Spoiler Thread

EP 5

Week Four

With the comics thinning out, there is extra time to fill, so this week there are two special-guest comedians who perfor

EP 6

Jay Mohr Roast

Three comics from each team show who is best at roasting Jay. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and Jeffrey Ross show how a p

EP 7

The Final Battle

After the narrowing it down to the one from each team that received the most votes, the final four perform. To see the

EP 8

Finale

After Jay Mohr introduces the final 4 comics, they are given 2 minutes each to perform for the audience. Then what ever

EP 1

Talent Scouts Look for Aspiring Comics

Comics from across the nation compete in front of talent scouts to see who will move on to the semi-final round.

EP 2

Round One of the Semifinals

Round one of the comic semi-finals begins, with special appearances by celebrity judges Kathy Griffin, Garry Marshall an

EP 3

Final Round of the Semifinals

In the final round of the comic semi-finals, top comedians perform their funniest routines, but there is a surprise twis

EP 4

Fourth Episode of Season 4

The twelve comedians assemble on the Queen Mary ocean liner in Long Beach, CA, which will serve as their home for the co

EP 5

Fifth Episode of Season 4

After one comic gets immunity for the best one-minute spot on Adam Carolla's radio show, the other comics vie to put up

EP 6

Sixth Episode of Season 4

This episode features a very special competition with all the comics roasting Gabriel. After someone breaks the rules,

EP 7

5 Comics Remain

The five remaining comedians compete in the First Round of the Finals Competition with 5 minutes each for the right to s

EP 8

The Final Four

The episode starts out with the five remaining comics on stage to find out who received the least amount of votes from l

EP 9

The Final Three

The episode starts out with the four remaining comics on stage to find out who received the least amount of votes from l

EP 10

Season Finale (1)

The Season Finale starts out with the three remaining comics on stage to find out who received the least amount of votes

EP 11

Season Finale (2)

In Part II of the Season Finale, the winner of the title of the "Last Comic Standing" is announced.

EP 1

Auditions 1 - New York City, Montreal, San Antonio

In the fifth-season opener of "LCS," a global quest to find the funniest comic begins with star searches in New York Cit

EP 2

Auditions 2 - New York City, Montreal, San Antonio

In the fifth-season opener of "LCS," a global quest to find the funniest comic begins with star searches in New York Cit

EP 3

Auditions 3 - Los Angeles, Australia

A quest to discover comedic talent features a star search in Los Angeles and Australia.

EP 4

Auditions 4 - London,Minneapolis

The global star search for comedic talent continues in London and Minneapolis.

EP 5

Auditions 5 - Tempe

The talent scouts wrap up the international search in Tempe, Arizona. Five more contestants are chosen to move on to the

EP 6

Semi-Finals Part 1

First Part of the Semi-Finals of Last Comic Standing

EP 7

Semi-Finals Part 2

In this episode we will see the next group of semi-finalist battle to go into the next round.

EP 8

The Final 10

The ten finalists are taken to Los Angeles, where they undergo their first challenge. The winner of the challenge receiv

EP 9

The Final 8

The final 8 compete to remain in the competition in order to become the Last Comic Standing

EP 10

The Final 7

The comedians compete in a speed-laugh competition to gain immunity followed by the closest head-to-head competition to

EP 11

The Final 5

The final five contestants each get four minutes to show their stuff in front of a live audience and viewers from all ov

EP 12

The Final Four

One contestant is voted off, and the other four perform again, competing for the world's votes.

EP 13

The Final Three

One more contestant is voted off, and the final three compete again for the world's votes.

EP 14

The Final 2

The final two comedians compete for the title of Last Comic Standing.

EP 15

The Finale

Who will be named the Last Comic Standing for Season 5? Season Finale complete with special guest stars: Dane Cook, Fra

EP 1

Auditions 1

Talent scouts begin their search for the Last Comic Standing. The search begins in New York City with talent scouts Rich

EP 2

Auditions 2

Last Comic Standing arrives in Los Angeles. Talent scouts Angela Kinsey and Oscar Nuñez from NBC's hit comedy The Offic

EP 3

Auditions 3

The hunt for the Last Comic Standing continues with auditions. French Stewart and Josh Gomez scout for talent in San Fra

EP 4

Auditions 4

The hunt for the Last Comic Standing continues with auditions. Two former Cheers stars, George Wendt and John Ratzenberg

EP 5

Auditions 5

The Last Comic Standing continues their audtions with a special audtion session in Miami for international comics. Lonny

EP 6

Semifinals

The comics have been chosen from the auditions, and the semifinals have now begun. The talent scouts appearing are Richa

EP 7

Semifinals 2

This is the second half of the semifinals round to determine the Last Comic Standing. Richard Belzer and Steve Schirripa

EP 8

Episode 8

Contestants go head-to-head in three speed rounds, with the winner getting immunity from elimination.

EP 9

Episode 9

The remaining comics must fill their shopping carts with props for a show they must perform for shoppers in a household

EP 10

Episode 10

The eight remaining comics are surprised with a trip to the Playboy Mansion; the comics are asked to tell Hugh Hefner's

EP 11

Episode 11

The five finalists are revealed.

EP 12

Season Finale

Jon Lovitz and last season's winner, Jon Reep, perform; Gilbert Gottfried, Penn and Teller, Joel McHale and this season'

EP 1

Auditions 1, Los Angeles

Season 7 of the star search for America's funniest comic kicks off with auditions and a comedy showcase in Los Angeles.

EP 2

Auditions 2, New York City

New York City is the setting for continued auditions and a comedy showcase.

EP 3

Auditions 3, New York City

The judges continue season seven’s search for America’s funniest comic with auditions and a comedy showcase in New Y

EP 4

Semifinals, Round 1

This week the comedians funny enough to make it past the first round get a second shot to impress the judges and take an

EP 5

Semifinals, Round 2

This episode is the second part of the semi-finals.

EP 6

Top 10

This episode starts with the ten remaining comics vying for the viewer votes.

EP 7

Top 7

The Top 7 jokesters showcase their comic chops in hopes of making the final five.

EP 8

Top 6

The Top 6 quipsters perform.

EP 9

Top 5

The final five contestants perform.

EP 10

Season Finale

The winning stand-up comic is revealed in the Season 7 finale. Guest performers include Kathy Griffin; Tom Papa; Gloria

EP 1

Premiere (Invitationals 1 & 2)

Season 8 of the star search for America's funniest comic kicks off with auditions. Roseanne Barr, Keenen Ivory Wayans an

EP 2

Invitational 3

Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.

EP 3

Invitational 4

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

EP 4

Semifinal Night 1

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

EP 5

Semifinal Night 2

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

EP 6

Challenge 1 - Sketch

The art of sketch comedy tests the comics in their first group challenge. Cheryl Hines is the celebrity mentor. Also: a

EP 7

Challenge 2 - Talk Show

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

EP 8

Challenge 3 - Universal Tram Experience

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

EP 9

Challenge 4 - Roast

The comics, mentored by comic Jeff Ross, take part in a roast of Gilbert Gottfried; two comics compete in a showdown whe

EP 10

Finals - Top 5 to 4

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

EP 11

Finals - Top 4 to 3

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

EP 12

2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1

Three comics perform for the judges; judges Roseanne Barr, Russell Peters and Keenen Ivory Wayans perform; the winner is

EP 1

The Premiere

Season 9 kicks off with the Invitational Round, where 100 of America's best and brightest comics perform for the judges

EP 2

The Invitationals (2)

The second group of Invited Comics takes the stage to compete for a spot in the semifinals.

EP 3

The Invitationals (3)

The third group of comics compete for a spot in the semifinals.

EP 4

The Invitationals (4)

The final group of invited comics compete for the remaining spots in the next round.

EP 5

The Semifinals (1)

The semifinal round opens with 20 comics taking the stage to do battle. Wanda Sykes serves as guest mentor.

EP 6

The Semifinals (2)

The semifinal round continues with 21 additional comics competing for a slot in the Top 10. Wanda Sykes serves as guest

EP 7

The Showdowns

The Top 10 comics are paired up into 5 head to head showdowns, with the winner of each one advancing to the finale to co

EP 8

The Finale

The final five comics perform and one comic is crowned Last Comic Standing.

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