The WORST episodes of Last Comic Standing
Every episode of Last Comic Standing ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of 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. 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.
#1 - Wild Card Vote Results
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/29/2004
The eliminated comics perform again. The results are given, and the wild-card winner is revealed before a live television and theater audience.
#2 - Finale
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/16/2004
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
#3 - The Final Battle
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/5/2004
After the narrowing it down to the one from each team that received the most votes, the final four perform.
#4 - Jay Mohr Roast
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/28/2004
Three comics from each team show who is best at roasting Jay. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog and Jeffrey Ross show how a pro does it.
#5 - Week Four
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/21/2004
With the comics thinning out, there is extra time to fill, so this week there are two special-guest comedians who perform along with three from each team.
#7 - Week Two
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/7/2004
The battle continues. This time each team chooses from themselves which 4 will perform.
#8 - Week One
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/31/2004
Results of America's voting. The other 10 comics perform.
#9 - Season Premiere
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/30/2004
A preview of the new season. Each "house" goes backstage in separate "war rooms" to choose 5 comics from the other house to go up against.
#10 - The Season Finale
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/12/2004
Before the results of America's voting are revealed, Dat Phan and Ralphie May, from season 2, perform. Then the 3 finalists perform one last time…
#11 - The Final Three
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/10/2004
Reviewing the past season, including never-before-seen clips. The final three battle it out in the ultimate showdown. Only one will be left standing.
#12 - From 6 to 3
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/5/2004
After some stand-up routines, the results are revealed - and it's the end of the line for three of the Final Six.
#13 - The Final Six
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/3/2004
The Final Six square off in another live performance.
#14 - Talent Scouts Look for Aspiring Comics
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2006
Comics from across the nation compete in front of talent scouts to see who will move on to the semi-final round.
#15 - The Wild Card
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/27/2004
The five ousted comics get another shot. They all perform live for the chance to get back into the game. America votes.
#16 - The Return of the Eliminated
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/20/2004
Jay Mohr arrives at the house to announce a surprise - those that were previously eliminated come back. Each eliminated comic would get a vote to help determine the head-to-head match up for the remaining six comics. For the final challenge, each comic would have to pitch a sitcom with himself or herself as the star. The videotaped pitches would be shown to a focus group, who would evaluate the show. The comic with the highest-rated pitch would win immunity and a guaranteed spot in the final five. Tammy wins. In the voting, John gets the most votes. He chooses Corey. Then in another twist, they vote for a three-way head-to-head. Alonzo is chosen.
#17 - One for the Kids
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/13/2004
A dog becomes part of the household. A very surprising challenge – "their toughest challenge yet". After some speculation, a clown comes out followed by a bunch of excited kids. Each comic chooses a costume to wear and a name for their character. After performing, the kids place a sticker on the comic that they thought was funniest. The winner gets exemption and a 4-course meal at an expensive restaurant. In the voting for the head-to-head, Gary and Jay both get 2 votes. They pack their bags and get ready to compete.
#18 - Roast Challenge
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/6/2004
This week's challenge was to roast a housemate at a Friars Club, with celebrity guest judges Norm Crosby, Phylis Diller, and Rich Little. The comics all ended up roasting Jay London. The judges picked Alonzo as the funniest roaster, meaning he received a free one year membership to the club, and Jay won immunity. When the voting was finished, Gary had the most votes. He went up against Ant, and Gary won with 73% of the audience vote.
#19 - The Tour Bus
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/29/2004
A yoga instructor lead some group meditation. This week's challenge: The comics work as tour guides on a Hollywood tour bus. Two would compete, each taking a turn giving a tour as the bus drove through the city. Then the tourists on the bus would vote. The loser would be dismissed while the winner would stay to face the next comic, until only one was left standing. Ant wins and is Immune from elimination for this week. The comics voted. When the votes were tallied, it was a tie between Tammy and Todd (3 to 3). They would then face each other in the head-to-head. 55% of the audience voted for Tammy.
#20 - Into the House
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/22/2004
They find out that their house looks like a haunted castle. Then they're paired up with a roommate. Their first task: performing at a Laundromat, not knowing that a talent scout is among them. She chooses the best performer to perform at Aspen. John Heffron and Bonnie McFarlane go head to head. 94% of the audience vote for John.
#21 - Las Vegas Finals (2)
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/16/2004
The next ten perform. But first, Executive Producer Peter Engel breaks the news to Jim Norton that he would be eliminated from the competition because of his prior commitments. They then call the alternate choice, Jim Wiggins, and fly him to Las Vegas. The final five are named – but not without controversy. Brett Butler walks out, and Drew Carey is also upset – because they thought that those chosen are only as a result of the votes by the four judges. Peter Engel had to explain that there were also four other judges in executive positions.
#22 - Las Vegas Finals (1)
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/15/2004
The twenty finalists go to Las Vegas and are surprised to find out that they have to room with one of the other contestants. The first group of ten perform. Five are chosen to move on and live in the house.
#23 - Eight-City Auditions
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2004
#24 - Finale (1)
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/5/2003
The two-hour finale aired Tuesday, August 5th with Dat Phan taking the stage as The Last Comic Standing!
#25 - Jokers Beat a Full House
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/29/2003
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).