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The Comeback

  • TV-MA
  • 2005–2026
  • 3 seasons
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 7.3

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.

Episodes

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.

13 episodes
  1. 1Pilot

    32 minJun 5, 20055.6

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

  2. 2Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

    29 minJun 12, 2005

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

  3. 3Valerie Bonds with the Cast

    28 minJun 19, 2005

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

  4. 4Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy

    29 minJun 26, 2005

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

  5. 5Valerie Demands Dignity

    27 minJul 10, 2005

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

  6. 6Valerie Saves the Show

    28 minJul 17, 2005

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

  7. 7Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

    28 minJul 24, 2005

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

  8. 8Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

    29 minJul 31, 2005

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

  9. 9Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

    30 minAug 7, 2005

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

  10. 10Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

    29 minAug 14, 2005

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

  11. 11Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

    29 minAug 21, 2005

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

  12. 12Valerie Shines Under Stress

    29 minAug 28, 2005

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

  13. 13Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

    30 minSep 4, 2005

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

Where to watch The Comeback

Availability from JustWatch, via TMDB. Full listing for United States

Series cast

Lisa KudrowValerie Cherish29 episodes
Laura SilvermanJane29 episodes
Damian YoungMark Berman29 episodes
Lance BarberPaulie G.24 episodes
Robert Michael MorrisMickey Deane21 episodes
Malin AkermanJuna Millken16 episodes
Robert BagnellTom Peterman14 episodes
Kellan LutzChris MacNess14 episodes
Jason OliveJesse Wood13 episodes
Kimberly Kevon WilliamsShayne Thomas13 episodes
Bayne GibbyGigi9 episodes
Mark L. YoungTyler8 episodes
Vanessa MaranoFranchesca7 episodes
Tom VirtueEddie7 episodes
Dan BucatinskyBilly6 episodes
Lillian HurstEsperanza5 episodes
Brian DelateRon5 episodes
Zane PhillipsDean5 episodes

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