The Comeback (Season 1)

It's time to face reality.

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) 5.6

    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

    Writer: Michael Patrick King

    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

    Writer: John Riggi

    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

    Writer: Linda Wallem

    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

    Writer: Michael Schur

    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

    Writer: John Riggi

    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) 3.7

    Writer: Michael Patrick King

    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

    Writer: Michael Schur

    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) 3.3

    Writer: Amy Harris

    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

    Writer: Michael Patrick King

    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

    Writer: Heather Morgan

    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

    Writer: Michael Patrick King

    Air date: 2005-09-04

    Runtime: 30 min

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

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