Series
The Comeback
“It's time to face reality.”
ComedyDrama
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.
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Seasons & 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.
1Pilot5 Jun 2005 · 32m · ★ 5.6Actress Valerie Cherish agrees to be filmed for a reality show in an effort to get a part in a new sitcom.
2Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts12 Jun 2005 · 29m · ★ 7.7Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.
3Valerie Bonds with the Cast19 Jun 2005 · 28m · ★ 8.0After a table read for 'the first official episode,' Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch.'
4Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy26 Jun 2005 · 29m · ★ 7.0Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.
5Valerie Demands Dignity10 Jul 2005 · 27m · ★ 8.0The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.
6Valerie Saves the Show17 Jul 2005 · 28m · ★ 8.0With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.
7Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode24 Jul 2005 · 28m · ★ 8.0Valerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.
8Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs31 Jul 2005 · 29m · ★ 3.7Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.
9Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids7 Aug 2005 · 30m · ★ 9.0At the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.
10Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover14 Aug 2005 · 29m · ★ 3.3With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.
11Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet21 Aug 2005 · 29m · ★ 7.0Valerie gets a new dress and a new look after 'Room and Bored'--and Juna--earn nominations for a familiar TV-awards show.
12Valerie Shines Under Stress28 Aug 2005 · 29m · ★ 8.0Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'
13Valerie Does Another Classic Leno4 Sept 2005 · 30m · ★ 8.0Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'
Details
- Created by
- Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow
- First aired
- 5 Jun 2005
- Last aired
- 10 May 2026
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- HBO
- Episodes
- 29
- Votes
- 77 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Lisa KudrowValerie Cherish
Laura SilvermanJane
Damian YoungMark Berman
