The Comeback (2005)

Name: The Comeback
Rating: 7.4

TV-MA — Mature Audiences

Rating: 7.4

IMDb

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2005-06-05

Last Air Date: 2026-05-10

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 29

Created By: Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

Networks: HBO

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Top Cast

Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish
Laura Silverman as Jane
Damian Young as Mark Berman
Lance Barber as Paulie G.
Robert Michael Morris as Mickey Deane
Malin Åkerman as Juna Millken
Robert Bagnell as Tom Peterman
Kellan Lutz as Chris MacNess
Jason Olive as Jesse Wood
Kimberly Kevon Williams as Shayne Thomas

Seasons

None (2005)

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:

Ep. 1: Pilot (2005-06-05)

Actress Valerie Cherish agrees to be filmed for a reality show in an effort to get a part in a new sitcom.
Ep. 2: Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts (2005-06-12)

Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.
Ep. 3: Valerie Bonds with the Cast (2005-06-19)

After a table read for 'the first official episode,' Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch.'
Ep. 4: Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy (2005-06-26)

Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.
Ep. 5: Valerie Demands Dignity (2005-07-10)

The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.
Ep. 6: Valerie Saves the Show (2005-07-17)

With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.
Ep. 7: Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode (2005-07-24)

Valerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.
Ep. 8: Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs (2005-07-31)

Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.
Ep. 9: Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids (2005-08-07)

At the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.
Ep. 10: Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover (2005-08-14)

With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.
Ep. 11: Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet (2005-08-21)

Valerie gets a new dress and a new look after 'Room and Bored'--and Juna--earn nominations for a familiar TV-awards show.
Ep. 12: Valerie Shines Under Stress (2005-08-28)

Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'
Ep. 13: Valerie Does Another Classic Leno (2005-09-04)

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