Last Comic Standing: Summary

SUMMARY

  • Originally on:NBC
  • Status:Returning Series
  • Premiered:June 10, 2003
  • Show Categories: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.

In Season 3 ("The Battle of the Best"), the object of the contest was the first season's 10 finalists versus second season's 10 finalists. No immunity challenges this time, or time spent showing the comics living together. It's pure stand-up.

Rating: TV-14
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.

In Season 3 ("The Battle of the Best"), the object of the contest was the first...

Season Finale

Aired: Thursday August 7, 2008

The Last Comic Standing for this season is revealed in this season's finale. Special guest appearances in this episode will include Jon Reep, last season's winner; other guests include Penn and Teller, Jon Lovitz, Gilbert Gottfried, and Joel McHale.

Gorilla Theater (Episode Clip)

This comic isn't afraid to try something different.

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