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The Comeback
"A star is reborn."
Overview
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.
Status
Returning Series
Created By
Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow
Network
HBO
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
Pilot
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
Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.
Valerie Bonds with the Cast
After a table read for 'the first official episode,' Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch.'
Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy
Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.
Valerie Demands Dignity
The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.
Valerie Saves the Show
With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.
Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
Valerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.
Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.
Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
At the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.
Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.
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.
Valerie Shines Under Stress
Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'
Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'
Top Cast
Lisa Kudrow
Valerie Cherish
Lance Barber
Paulie G.
Laura Silverman
Jane
Damian Young
Mark Berman
