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The Comeback

It's time to face reality.

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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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ComedyDrama
Starring

Lisa Kudrow, Laura Silverman, Damian Young

Created by

Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

Season 1

Valerie Cherish, a former sitcom “It Girl” attempting to revive her career by starring in a new series while allowing reality cameras to document every step of her return — with often disastrous and revealing results.

1.Pilot

Actress Valerie Cherish agrees to be filmed for a reality show in an effort to get a part in a new sitcom.

32 minJun 5, 2005

2.Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.

29 minJun 12, 2005

3.Valerie Bonds with the Cast

After a table read for 'the first official episode,' Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch.'

28 minJun 19, 2005

4.Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy

Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.

29 minJun 26, 2005

5.Valerie Demands Dignity

The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.

27 minJul 10, 2005

6.Valerie Saves the Show

With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.

28 minJul 17, 2005

7.Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

Valerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.

28 minJul 24, 2005

8.Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.

29 minJul 31, 2005

9.Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

At the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.

30 minAug 7, 2005

10.Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.

29 minAug 14, 2005

11.Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

Valerie gets a new dress and a new look after 'Room and Bored'--and Juna--earn nominations for a familiar TV-awards show.

29 minAug 21, 2005

12.Valerie Shines Under Stress

Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'

29 minAug 28, 2005

13.Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'

30 minSep 4, 2005

The Comeback

ComedyDrama

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.

It's time to face reality.

Information

Released
Jun 5, 2005
Episode length
Seasons
3
Episodes
29
Status
Ended

Language & origin

Original audio
English
Country
US
Rating
TV-MA
Created by
Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

Networks

Network
HBO

People in this story

Lisa KudrowValerie Cherish
Laura SilvermanJane
Damian YoungMark Berman

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