The Comeback (Season 1)

A star is reborn.

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.

  • Poster for Pilot

    Pilot (Episode 1) 6.3

    Writer: Lisa Kudrow

    Air date: 2005-06-05

    Runtime: 32 min

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

  • Poster for Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

    Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts (Episode 2) 7.7

    Writer: Lisa Kudrow

    Air date: 2005-06-12

    Runtime: 29 min

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

  • Poster for Valerie Bonds with the Cast

    Valerie Bonds with the Cast (Episode 3) 8.0

    Air date: 2005-06-19

    Runtime: 28 min

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

  • Poster for Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy

    Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy (Episode 4) 7.0

    Air date: 2005-06-26

    Runtime: 29 min

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

  • Poster for Valerie Demands Dignity

    Valerie Demands Dignity (Episode 5) 8.0

    Air date: 2005-07-10

    Runtime: 27 min

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

  • Poster for Valerie Saves the Show

    Valerie Saves the Show (Episode 6) 8.0

    Air date: 2005-07-17

    Runtime: 28 min

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

  • Poster for Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

    Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode (Episode 7) 8.0

    Air date: 2005-07-24

    Runtime: 28 min

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

  • Poster for Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

    Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs (Episode 8) 5.0

    Air date: 2005-07-31

    Runtime: 29 min

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

  • Poster for Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

    Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids (Episode 9) 9.0

    Air date: 2005-08-07

    Runtime: 30 min

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

  • Poster for Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

    Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover (Episode 10) 4.5

    Air date: 2005-08-14

    Runtime: 29 min

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

  • Poster for Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

    Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet (Episode 11) 7.0

    Air date: 2005-08-21

    Runtime: 29 min

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

  • Poster for Valerie Shines Under Stress

    Valerie Shines Under Stress (Episode 12) 8.0

    Air date: 2005-08-28

    Runtime: 29 min

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

  • Poster for Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

    Valerie Does Another Classic Leno (Episode 13) 8.0

    Air date: 2005-09-04

    Runtime: 30 min

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

The Comeback

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