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Best Episodes of Last Comic Standing
Auditions 4
S6 Ep4
10.0
12th Jun 2008
The hunt for the Last Comic Standing continues with auditions. Two former Cheers stars, George Wendt and John Ratzenberger, scout for talent in Nashville, while Kate Flannery and Brian Baumgartner scout for talent in Minneapolis.
Auditions 3
S6 Ep3
9.3
5th Jun 2008
The hunt for the Last Comic Standing continues with auditions. French Stewart and Josh Gomez scout for talent in San Francisco, while Dave Foley and Richard Kind scout for talent just north of the border in Toronto.
Season Finale
S6 Ep12
9.0
7th Aug 2008
Jon Lovitz and last season's winner, Jon Reep, perform; Gilbert Gottfried, Penn and Teller, Joel McHale and this season's top-12 finalists make special appearances; the winner is revealed.
Episode 11
S6 Ep11
9.0
31st Jul 2008
The five finalists are revealed.
Episode 10
S6 Ep10
9.0
24th Jul 2008
The eight remaining comics are surprised with a trip to the Playboy Mansion; the comics are asked to tell Hugh Hefner's girlfriends, Holly, Bridget and Kendra, a humorous bedtime story.
Episode 9
S6 Ep9
9.0
17th Jul 2008
The remaining comics must fill their shopping carts with props for a show they must perform for shoppers in a household goods store; comic Carrot Top judges the contestants on their success with the props; two comics are eliminated.
Semifinals 2
S6 Ep7
9.0
3rd Jul 2008
This is the second half of the semifinals round to determine the Last Comic Standing. Richard Belzer and Steve Schirripa return again for this second half of the semifinal round to help determine who moves on to the next round, and those who do not. At the end, only 12 comedy acts will move on to the next round and continue to compete to be the Last Comic Standing.
Auditions 2
S6 Ep2
8.7
29th May 2008
Last Comic Standing arrives in Los Angeles. Talent scouts Angela Kinsey and Oscar Nuñez from NBC's hit comedy The Office are the judges the comics need to impress. One of the first comedians, Ron G., opens with jokes about his dream-snatcher girlfriend and gets a pass to the evening showcase. The usual crazy comics are ever present. One guy doesn't even want to be a comic! Then there's the scary "mistress of death." Both are obvious no-nos. Amber Tozer manages to get through with jokes about her dysfunctional family. Adam Richmond, a naughty Jew who loves Jesus, makes the first cut as well.
2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1
S8 Ep12
8.4
14th Aug 2014
Three comics perform for the judges; judges Roseanne Barr, Russell Peters and Keenen Ivory Wayans perform; the winner is revealed. (120 minutes)
Invitational 4
S8 Ep3
8.2
5th Jun 2014
The comics deliver their sets during the final round of invitationals.
Challenge 3 - Universal Tram Experience
S8 Ep8
8.2
17th Jul 2014
The seven remaining comics serve as tour guides on the Universal Studios tram tour; guest mentor Howie Mandel.
Semifinal Night 2
S8 Ep5
8.1
19th Jun 2014
Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer mentor the comics before they perform in front of their largest audience yet.
Semifinals, Round 2
S7 Ep5
8.0
5th Jul 2010
This episode is the second part of the semi-finals.
Finale (2)
S1 Ep11
8.0
5th Aug 2003
The two-hour finale aired Tuesday, August 5th with Dat Phan taking the stage as The Last Comic Standing!
Worst Episodes of Last Comic Standing
New York Semi-finals
S2 Ep2
6.0
9th Jun 2004
In the semi-finals the comedians perform on stage before an audience and even more judges. But, before the show-down, the comics had a party on the bus from the airport to the hotel. At the theater, they were divided into two groups of twenty. Ten from each group moved on.
West Coast Semi-Finals
S1 Ep1
6.5
10th Jun 2003
Comics on the West Coast compete in California to see who will move on to the Las Vegas competition. Ten finalists are chosen: Geoff Brown, Rob Cantrell, Tere Joyce, Ant, Ralphie May, Randi Kaplan, Lang Parker, Tess, Sean Kent, Dat Phan.
Season Finale
S7 Ep10
6.8
9th Aug 2010
The winning stand-up comic is revealed in the Season 7 finale. Guest performers include Kathy Griffin; Tom Papa; Gloria Gaynor; the Nasty Delicious (host Craig Robinson's band); Iliza Shlesinger; and judges Greg Giraldo, Natasha Leggero and Andy Kindler. Comic actor Fred Willard makes an appearance.
The Finale
S9 Ep8
7.0
9th Sep 2015
The final five comics perform and one comic is crowned Last Comic Standing.
Top 5
S7 Ep9
7.0
2nd Aug 2010
The final five contestants perform.
Top 6
S7 Ep8
7.1
26th Jul 2010
The Top 6 quipsters perform.
Auditions 1, Los Angeles
S7 Ep1
7.1
7th Jun 2010
Season 7 of the star search for America's funniest comic kicks off with auditions and a comedy showcase in Los Angeles. Craig Robinson ("The Office") is the new host. Andy Kindler, Natasha Leggero and Greg Giraldo serve as talent scouts and judges.
Top 10
S7 Ep6
7.2
12th Jul 2010
This episode starts with the ten remaining comics vying for the viewer votes.
The Invitationals (3)
S9 Ep3
7.3
5th Aug 2015
The third group of comics compete for a spot in the semifinals.
Auditions 2, New York City
S7 Ep2
7.3
14th Jun 2010
New York City is the setting for continued auditions and a comedy showcase.
The Invitationals (4)
S9 Ep4
7.3
12th Aug 2015
The final group of invited comics compete for the remaining spots in the next round.
The Semifinals (2)
S9 Ep6
7.3
26th Aug 2015
The semifinal round continues with 21 additional comics competing for a slot in the Top 10. Wanda Sykes serves as guest mentor.
Auditions 3, New York City
S7 Ep3
7.3
21st Jun 2010
The judges continue season seven’s search for America’s funniest comic with auditions and a comedy showcase in New York City.
The Premiere
S9 Ep1
7.4
22nd Jul 2015
Season 9 kicks off with the Invitational Round, where 100 of America's best and brightest comics perform for the judges and the top comics advance to the semifinals. New judge Norm Macdonald joins the panel along with current judges and comedy icons Roseanne Barr and Keenen Ivory Wayans.
Comedy Central roast veteran Anthony Jeselnik will join the fun as the new host of the season.
Last Comic Standing Episode Guide
West Coast Semi-Finals
S1 Ep1
6.5
10th Jun 2003
Comics on the West Coast compete in California to see who will move on to the Las Vegas competition. Ten finalists are chosen: Geoff Brown, Rob Cantrell, Tere Joyce, Ant, Ralphie May, Randi Kaplan, Lang Parker, Tess, Sean Kent, Dat Phan.
East Coast Semi-Finals
S1 Ep2
8.0
10th Jun 2003
Comics on the East Coast perform at Caroline's Comedy Club, in New York. Celebrity talent scouts are stand up comedian Colin Quinn, Joy Behar from the View, and Caroline Rhea of the Caroline Rhea Show. The comics joke about such things as having a teenage daughter, shark shows, robbing local gas stations, french Canadians, illegal immigrants, etc. Finalists chosen to advance are Russ Meneve, Dave Mordal, Rich Vos, Cory Kahaney, Eddie Pepitone, John Preist, Jen Kirwin, Carmen Lynch, Craig Baldo, and Jessie Taylor. Some good ad-libs are made by John Preist, Rich Vos, and others. Caroline Rhea realizes that one comic pretty much stole her act, which is probably why she didn't make it to Vegas.
Las Vegas Finals
S1 Ep3
8.0
17th Jun 2003
The twenty finalists chosen from the East Coast and West Coast competitions compete to become one of the ten chosen to move into the house in Hollywood Hills. The ten finalists chosen are Dat Phan, Dave Mordal, Cory Kahaney, Sean Kent, Geoff Brown, Tere Joyce, Rob Cantrell, Rich Vos, Tess, and Ralphie May.
Move-in, Move-out
S1 Ep4
24th Jun 2003
Dat, Tess, Cory, Tere, Rob, Sean, Dave, Rich, Ralphie, and Geoff move into their Hollywood house. The tour of the house started with Jay showing them the fortune teller. A machine that delivers messages, advice, and clues during their stay. Rich Vos started an argument on whether or not he should be allowed to smoke in the house. The comics visit an Elementary school and gave the kid of their choice comedy lessons. Jay announces there will be weekly contests in the house, which will mean immunity from getting voted out of the house. This week's contest was to perform in Universal City on the street in order to get money from tourists. The winner (the person who returned with the most money) gets immunity and gets a segment on Extra. Each comedian had their own approach to win. Tess won with more than double the second place. The comics choose who they think they are funnier than; the person that gets the most votes challenges a comic in front of a live audience. Sean Kent gets voted off.
Rats! (Literally and figuratively)
S1 Ep5
1st Jul 2003
Tess shoots her Extra segment. The comics find a rat in their house. Dave attempts to catch it. After many hours, Dave catches the rat and they set it free. The contest for this episode is to give tickets to people in an attempt to get the most people to come to the show. The person with the most people showing up gets immunity. Tess, again, wins immunity and a Beverly Hills shopping spree. Tere, crying, says Cory has upset her. Tere talks to Dat about her feelings toward Cory, but Tere ends up irritated at Dat. The day before the vote, the comics plot on who to vote out next. Tere is challenged by five people. She gets to choose one of the people that voted for her to go head-to-head against. Tere chooses to go up against Cory. Cory wins and Tere is voted off the show.
You Can't Beat Dat
S1 Ep6
8th Jul 2003
The comics talk about Dat Phan and how they want to vote him off. Their mission is to create their own sitcom idea. Then, a focus group will decide which is funniest. The winner gets immunity and a walk-on role on Good Morning, Miami. The comics play hide and seek. The other comics pretend to hide, then they meet back in the livingroom and laugh about Dat. After 45 minutes, Dat finally gives up hiding, and finds all the other comics laughing. The focus group decides Dat is the winner, he gets immunity and the walk-on. The night before the show down, Cory is blamed for helping Dat with his sitcom idea (because Dat was marked). The comics celebrate Ralphie's birthday. His girlfriend shows up and some special chefs prepare sushi. Rob is challenged by the most comics, and chooses to go up against Ralphie. Ralphie wins, and Rob is off the show.
Take Dat, Dave Mordal!
S1 Ep7
15th Jul 2003
Dat tapes his walk-on role on Good Morning, Miami. Dat says he is a sensitive guy that operates on positive thinking - he says this as Rich and Dave fight with him. Dat thinks of it as a good learning experience. Their mission for this episode is a scavenger hunt. They have a list of people, places, and things they need to have their picture taken with. The person with the most pictures wins immunity and a guest appearance on Last Call with Carson Daly. Cory wins the appearance and immunity. Dat apologizes to Cory for thinking she was out to get him -- Cory admits that the comics (herself included) have been against him. All the comics vote against Dat. Dat chooses to go up against Dave Mordal. Dat wins, and Dave is the fourth person eliminated from the show.
Comic Reunion!
S1 Ep8
22nd Jul 2003
Jay has a surprise for the comics: there will be one more elimination before the finals. This time, however, no one is exempt and the person who receives the most challenges does not get to pick their challenger. Geoff gets the most votes. His opponent will be chosen by special guests: Dave Mordal, Tere Joyce, Rob Cantrell, and Sean Kent. The former housemates choose (surprise) Dat. After two great sets, the winner is announced: Dat wins for the second time.
Jokers Beat a Full House
S1 Ep9
29th Jul 2003
This episode was broadcast live from the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The five remaining comics (Ralphie, Dat, Tess, Rich, and Cory) perform their acts in the finals. Voting is done by phone or by internet (VoteNBC.com).
Finale (1)
S1 Ep10
5th Aug 2003
The two-hour finale aired Tuesday, August 5th with Dat Phan taking the stage as The Last Comic Standing!
Finale (2)
S1 Ep11
8.0
5th Aug 2003
The two-hour finale aired Tuesday, August 5th with Dat Phan taking the stage as The Last Comic Standing!
The best rated episodes of Last Comic Standing are:
Auditions 4 S6E4 rated 10.0
Auditions 3 S6E3 rated 9.3
Season Finale S6E12 rated 9.0
Episode 11 S6E11 rated 9.0
Episode 10 S6E10 rated 9.0
Episode 9 S6E9 rated 9.0
Semifinals 2 S6E7 rated 9.0
Auditions 2 S6E2 rated 8.7
2 Hour Finale - Top 3 to 1 S8E12 rated 8.4
Invitational 4 S8E3 rated 8.2
The lowest rated episodes of Last Comic Standing are:
New York Semi-finals S2E2 rated 6.0
West Coast Semi-Finals S1E1 rated 6.5
Season Finale S7E10 rated 6.8
The Finale S9E8 rated 7.0
Top 5 S7E9 rated 7.0
Top 6 S7E8 rated 7.1
Auditions 1, Los Angeles S7E1 rated 7.1
Top 10 S7E6 rated 7.2
The Invitationals (3) S9E3 rated 7.3
Auditions 2, New York City S7E2 rated 7.3
The first episode of Last Comic Standing aired on June 01, 2003.
The last episode of Last Comic Standing aired on September 09, 2015.
