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.

Comics hope to advance to the semi-final round.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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