The Comeback: Season 1
The Comeback is an American television comedy and drama series produced by HBO that first aired in 2005. The series stars Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish, a former sitcom It Girl and faded television starlet. In her attempt to revive her career and cling to the spotlight, Valerie tries to land a role in a new sitcom titled Room and Bored. To document every step of her return, she allows reality television cameras to f
Season overview
The Comeback is an American television comedy and drama series produced by HBO that first aired in 2005. The series stars Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish, a former sitcom It Girl and faded television starlet. In her attempt to revive her career and cling to the spotlight, Valerie tries to land a role in a new sitcom titled Room and Bored. To document every step of her return, she allows reality television cameras to follow her, which leads to often disastrous and revealing results. For Valerie Cherish, no price is too high to pay in her pursuit of television fame.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Pilot
Jun 5, 2005 · 32 min
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
Jun 12, 2005 · 29 min
Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.
Valerie Bonds with the Cast
Jun 19, 2005 · 28 min
After a table read for 'the first official episode,' Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch.'
Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy
Jun 26, 2005 · 29 min
Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.
Valerie Demands Dignity
Jul 10, 2005 · 27 min
The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.
Valerie Saves the Show
Jul 17, 2005 · 28 min
With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.
Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
Jul 24, 2005 · 28 min
Valerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.
Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
Jul 31, 2005 · 29 min
Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.
Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
Aug 7, 2005 · 30 min
At the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.
Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
Aug 14, 2005 · 29 min
With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.
Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
Aug 21, 2005 · 29 min
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
Aug 28, 2005 · 29 min
Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'
Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
Sep 4, 2005 · 30 min
Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'