TV series

The Comeback

Name: The Comeback
Released: 2005
Cast: Lisa Kudrow, Laura Silverman, Damian Young

2005–2026· 3 seasonsTV-MA★ 7.4Ended

On HBO — From Warner Bros. Television · HBO

It's time to face reality.

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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.

Themes

comeback mockumentary aging actor found footage sitcom career resurrection entertainment industry actor fictional reality tv

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upJun 5, 2005 · 32 min · ★ 5.6
Synopsis
Actress Valerie Cherish agrees to be filmed for a reality show in an effort to get a part in a new sitcom.
Guest stars: Tom Virtue (Eddie), Kim Fields (Kim Fields), Morann Peri (Callabra)
E2 Valerie Triumphs at the UpfrontsJun 12, 2005 · 29 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.
Guest stars: Vanessa Marano (Franchesca)
E3 Valerie Bonds with the CastJun 19, 2005 · 28 min
Synopsis
After a table read for 'the first official episode,' Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch.'
Guest stars: Vanessa Marano (Franchesca), Tom Virtue (Eddie), Bayne Gibby (Gigi)
E4 Valerie Stands Up for Aunt SassyJun 26, 2005 · 29 min
Synopsis
Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.
Guest stars: Tom Virtue (Eddie), Bayne Gibby (Gigi)
E5 Valerie Demands DignityJul 10, 2005 · 27 min
Synopsis
The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.
E6 Valerie Saves the ShowJul 17, 2005 · 28 min
Synopsis
With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.
Guest stars: Vanessa Marano (Franchesca), Bayne Gibby (Gigi)
E7 Valerie Gets a Very Special EpisodeJul 24, 2005 · 28 min
Synopsis
Valerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.
Guest stars: Vanessa Marano (Franchesca), Tom Virtue (Eddie), Bayne Gibby (Gigi)
E8 Valerie Relaxes in Palm SpringsJul 31, 2005 · 29 min · ★ 3.7
Synopsis
Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.
Guest stars: Jackson Spidell (Waiter), Winter Jonz (Raoul)
E9 Valerie Hangs with the Cool KidsAug 7, 2005 · 30 min
Synopsis
At the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.
Guest stars: Vanessa Marano (Franchesca), Tom Virtue (Eddie), Willa Holland (Kalla), Bayne Gibby (Gigi)
E10 Valerie Gets a Magazine CoverAug 14, 2005 · 29 min · ★ 3.3
Synopsis
With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.
E11 Valerie Stands Out on the Red CarpetAug 21, 2005 · 29 min
Synopsis
Valerie gets a new dress and a new look after 'Room and Bored'--and Juna--earn nominations for a familiar TV-awards show.
Guest stars: Bayne Gibby (Gigi)
E12 Valerie Shines Under StressAug 28, 2005 · 29 min
Synopsis
Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'
Guest stars: Vanessa Marano (Franchesca), Tom Virtue (Eddie), Bayne Gibby (Gigi), Tom Wade (Sound Engineer)
E13 Valerie Does Another Classic LenoSep 4, 2005 · 30 min
Synopsis
Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'
Guest stars: Vanessa Marano (Franchesca), Tom Virtue (Eddie), Cameron Diaz, Bayne Gibby (Gigi)