Ep 8. Cowards, Awesome Animals, and You Think It's Easy Being a Kid?

In America's Funniest Home Videos season 26 episode 8 titled "Cowards, Awesome Animals, and You Think It's Easy Being a Kid?", the funniest and most cringe-worthy home videos are showcased once again. This episode features three main categories- cowards, awesome animals, and kid fails.

In the cowards category, the viewers are shown hilarious videos of people and their pets being scared and running away from harmless things. One clip shows a man being scared by a plastic spider, while another shows a dog barking at a toy chicken. The host, Alfonso Ribeiro, can't help but laugh at the silly antics of the people and animals in these videos.

The awesome animals category features a collection of heartwarming videos showcasing the amazing things that animals can do. One particular video depicts a dog that has been trained to assist its owner with laundry. Another video shows a cat that has learned to play the piano. The viewers are sure to be left with a smile on their faces after watching these endearing clips.

The final category for this episode is "You Think It's Easy Being a Kid?". This category features amusing home videos of children who are learning the hard way that life isn't always easy. One video shows a little boy having trouble blowing out his birthday candles while his siblings laugh in the background. Another video features a little girl who tries to jump into a swimming pool but falls flat on her face instead. These videos are sure to make parents across the country nod in agreement with the phrase "kids say the darndest things".

As always, Alfonso and the judges pick the best video of the night, and the lucky winner takes home a prize. In this episode, the prize is a trip to Cancun. The winner is chosen from the awesome animals category and features a parrot that can sing the Happy Birthday song.

Throughout the episode, Alfonso engages with the audience, telling jokes, and encouraging laughter. He adds his own funny commentary to the clips, never failing to make the viewers laugh. In between the video clips, Alfonso also introduces several skits, including surprise phone calls to unsuspecting viewers who have submitted videos.

Overall, America's Funniest Home Videos season 26 episode 8 will leave viewers in fits of laughter and with a renewed appreciation for the comedic potential of everyday moments. This episode is a lighthearted escape from the stress of daily life and provides a reminder to not take oneself too seriously.