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The Comeback

7.2/10 81 votes
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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.

Created by:
Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow
Cast:
Lisa Kudrow, Laura Silverman, Damian Young
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
HBO

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Seasons

4 available

Season 1

Episodes

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Episode 1

★ 5.6

Pilot

2005-06-05 · 32m

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

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Episode 2

★ 7.7

Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

2005-06-12 · 29m

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

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Episode 3

★ 8.0

Valerie Bonds with the Cast

2005-06-19 · 28m

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

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Episode 4

★ 7.0

Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy

2005-06-26 · 29m

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

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Episode 5

★ 8.0

Valerie Demands Dignity

2005-07-10 · 27m

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

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Episode 6

★ 8.0

Valerie Saves the Show

2005-07-17 · 28m

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

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Episode 7

★ 8.0

Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

2005-07-24 · 28m

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

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Episode 8

★ 3.7

Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

2005-07-31 · 29m

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

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Episode 9

★ 9.0

Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

2005-08-07 · 30m

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

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Episode 10

★ 3.3

Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

2005-08-14 · 29m

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

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Episode 11

★ 7.0

Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

2005-08-21 · 29m

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

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Episode 12

★ 8.0

Valerie Shines Under Stress

2005-08-28 · 29m

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

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Episode 13

★ 8.0

Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

2005-09-04 · 30m

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

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Cast

Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow

Valerie Cherish

Laura Silverman

Laura Silverman

Jane

Damian Young

Damian Young

Mark Berman

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