Kevin Hart is teaming up with a legendary roster of comedy heavyweights to find America’s next big stand-up star—and you get to choose the ultimate winner live.

Stand-up comedy is arguably the hardest job in entertainment, but Kevin Hart knows exactly what it takes to turn a microphone and a dream into global superstardom. Now, he is looking to pass the torch. Premiering on April 20, Netflix’s brand-new unscripted competition series Funny A* with Kevin Hart is pulling back the curtain on the gritty, unpredictable, and hilarious world of stand-up.

Produced by Hartbeat and Alfred Street Industries, the series gathers 44 rising comics from New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles to battle it out for the ultimate career breakthrough. Here is everything you need to know about the show before it hits your streaming queue.

A Legendary Comedy Panel

Hart is not making these massive decisions alone. To find the next household name, he has enlisted a rotating panel of absolute comedy titans to serve as guest judges and mentors. Throughout the eight-episode season, the contestants will have to impress a powerhouse lineup that includes:

  • Keegan-Michael Key
  • Tom Segura
  • Kumail Nanjiani
  • Chelsea Handler
  • Nikki Glaser

These seasoned veterans will evaluate the comics as they deliver high-pressure sets, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the triumphs, the bombs, and the relentless hustle that shapes a successful career in comedy.

The Ultimate Prize

The stakes for Funny A F could not possibly be higher. The contestants are not just competing for bragging rights; they are fighting for the gig of a lifetime. The winner of the competition will receive their very own Netflix stand-up comedy special. For an up-and-coming comic grinding it out in small clubs, this is a life-changing, career-defining prize that can instantly catapult them from local open mics to global recognition.

You Crown the Winner Live

What truly sets Funny A F apart from traditional reality competitions is how it ends. While Hart and his celebrity friends will guide the comics and whittle down the competition over the first few weeks, they will not be making the final call.

The season will culminate in two massive live broadcasting events—a semifinal on May 4 and a grand finale on May 5. During these live episodes, Netflix subscribers worldwide will be able to cast their votes in real-time. The comedian who connects the most with the live audience at home will be crowned the winner right then and there