Season 8 Plot
The formatting for the season sees three contestants battle in each episode, with one eliminated mid-show while the other two battle out. A king/queen is crowned at the end of each episode who then moves on to the following episode, while the other in the top two gets eliminated. The season also includes themed nights for the first time.
The Masked Singer Season 8 aired on September 21st, 2022.
Season 8 Episodes
1. A Royal Season Premiere
Four celebrities perform, with only one contestant moving on to the next week. Introducing: Harp, Hedgehog, Hummingbird, and Knight.
2. Vegas Night
Blue Man Group, jugglers and more visit the show to welcome two new celebrity singers for their first performances of the season; two new characters enter the game and two are unmasked. Introducing: Panther and Pi-Rat.
3. TV Theme Night
Two new celebrity singers enter the competition and perform iconic theme songs from TV shows throughout history; two unmaskings.
4. Andrew Lloyd Webber Night
Two new celebrity singers enter the competition and perform songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary music catalog; guest panelist Andrew Lloyd Webber.
5. Muppets Night
Miss Piggy serves as a guest panelist, with special appearances and performances by Kermit the Frog, Animal, Fozzie Bear and more Muppet favorites.
6. '90s Night
Two new characters enter the competition; the studio audience votes for one singer to be unmasked.
7. Hall of Fame Night
Three new characters enter the competition and two are unmasked; guest panelists Leslie Jordan and Joel McHale.
8. Comedy Roast Night
The panelists roast one another as two new characters enter the competition; guest appearances by Drew Carey and Jon Lovitz.
9. Fright Night
Two new contestants enter the competition, and two are unmasked.
10. Battle of the Semi Finals
Three contestants have sung their way to the Semi Finals and for the first time, a three-way battle ensues. One contestant will be eliminated and the remaining two will advance to the finals.
11. Epic Finale, Pt 1
Before the winner is crowned, a look back at the best performances on The Masked Singer from season eight.
12. Epic Finale, Pt 2
Both finalists sing their hearts out one last time, with only one taking home the trophy.