The five finalists are revealed.

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.

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.

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

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

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

In the fifth-season opener of "LCS," a global quest to find the funniest comic begins with star searches in New York City, Montreal, and San Antonio. Bill Bellamy takes over as the new host. Alonzo Bodden, Ant and Kathleen Madigan serve as talent scouts.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

After Jay Mohr introduces the final 4 comics, they are given 2 minutes each to perform for the audience. Then what everyone is waiting for: the anouncement of who was voted best comic and wins the $250,000. To see the complete results, go to the Results Thread