The Comeback

Season 1

2005 · 13 episodes · 6h 17m in all · 7.0/10

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.

Episodes

1. 

   1. Pilot

   5 Jun 2005 · 32 min · 5.6/10

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

2. 

   2. Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

   12 Jun 2005 · 29 min · 7.7/10

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

3. 

   3. Valerie Bonds with the Cast

   19 Jun 2005 · 28 min · 8.0/10

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

4. 

   4. Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy

   26 Jun 2005 · 29 min · 7.0/10

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

5. 

   5. Valerie Demands Dignity

   10 Jul 2005 · 27 min · 8.0/10

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

6. 

   6. Valerie Saves the Show

   17 Jul 2005 · 28 min · 8.0/10

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

7. 

   7. Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

   24 Jul 2005 · 28 min · 8.0/10

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

8. 

   8. Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

   31 Jul 2005 · 29 min · 3.7/10

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

9. 

   9. Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

   7 Aug 2005 · 30 min · 9.0/10

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

10. 

    10. Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

    14 Aug 2005 · 29 min · 3.3/10

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

11. 

    11. Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

    21 Aug 2005 · 29 min · 7.0/10

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

12. 

    12. Valerie Shines Under Stress

    28 Aug 2005 · 29 min · 8.0/10

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

13. 

    13. Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

    4 Sept 2005 · 30 min · 8.0/10

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