Each week, Funniest Wins competitors will learn a different comedy style, guided by Marlon Wayans and guests who will include Wayans’ comedian friends or family members. The aspiring comedians will test what they’ve been shown in front of an audience, with one person being eliminated until only one remains. The winner will receive a cash prize and an online series for Wayans’ site WhatTheFunny.com.
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.
