Marlon Wayans welcomes 10 competitors and immediately issues their first challenge: performing comedy for tourists on a moving double-decker bus through the streets of Hollywood.

The nine players learn about the creation of funny videos, then perform sketches for a studio audience.

The comics must create funny characters in a dating-theme challenge. Round 2 tasks the comics to showcase their improvisational talents during hidden-camera pranks.

Guest mentor DeRay Davis coaches the comedians through their first challenge, the ultimate comedy snap rap battle. In the elimination challenge, they must compete in a no-holds-barred roast of TV and hip-hop star Ray J.

The comics must write funny songs and shoot companion videos.

The comics participate in on-the-street interviews. Also: The contestants develop stand-up routines for a show to be performed in front of tough bikers.

The comics must write and shoot a commercial parody to screen for funnyman Jamie Kennedy and a live audience. Later, they're tasked to create an animated short in just two days.

The three finalists must create and perform their own comedy show in the Season 1 finale.