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The Comeback

The Comeback

A star is reborn.

TV-MA2005•30m•7.3/10
ComedyDrama

Ratings

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7.3/10(56)

For Valerie Cherish, no price is too high to pay for clinging to the spotlight. Desperate to revive her career, she agrees to star in a reality TV series, allowing cameras to follow her every move as she lands a part on a new network sitcom.

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Production

Warner Bros. Television, HBO, Is or Isn't Entertainment, Working Class Films, Michael Patrick King Productions

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

June 5, 2005

Last Aired

December 28, 2014

Networks

HBO

Created By

Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Pilot
E1
Pilot
Air date: 2005-06-05
Actress Valerie Cherish agrees to be filmed for a reality show in an effort to get a part in a new sitcom.
Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts
E2
Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts
Air date: 2005-06-12
Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.
Valerie Bonds with the Cast
E3
Valerie Bonds with the Cast
Air date: 2005-06-19
After a table read for 'the first official episode,' Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch.'
Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy
E4
Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy
Air date: 2005-06-26
Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.
Valerie Demands Dignity
E5
Valerie Demands Dignity
Air date: 2005-07-10
The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.
Valerie Saves the Show
E6
Valerie Saves the Show
Air date: 2005-07-17
With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.
Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
E7
Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
Air date: 2005-07-24
Valerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.
Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
E8
Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
Air date: 2005-07-31
Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.
Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
E9
Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
Air date: 2005-08-07
At the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.
Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
E10
Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
Air date: 2005-08-14
With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.
Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
E11
Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
Air date: 2005-08-21
Valerie gets a new dress and a new look after 'Room and Bored'--and Juna--earn nominations for a familiar TV-awards show.
Valerie Shines Under Stress
E12
Valerie Shines Under Stress
Air date: 2005-08-28
Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'
Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
E13
Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
Air date: 2005-09-04
Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'

Cast

Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow

Valerie Cherish

Lance Barber

Lance Barber

Paulie G.

Laura Silverman

Laura Silverman

Jane

Damian Young

Damian Young

Mark Berman

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