The Comeback
The Comeback

The Comeback (2005)

"A star is reborn."

7.3 (56 votes)
3 Seasons
June 5, 2005
English
Comedy Drama

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.

Network

HBO

Episodes

Pilot
E1

Pilot

Jun 5, 2005
32 min
5.6

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
E2

Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

Jun 12, 2005
29 min
7.7

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

Valerie Bonds with the Cast
E3

Valerie Bonds with the Cast

Jun 19, 2005
28 min
8.0

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

Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy
E4

Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy

Jun 26, 2005
29 min
7.0

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

Valerie Demands Dignity
E5

Valerie Demands Dignity

Jul 10, 2005
27 min
8.0

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

Valerie Saves the Show
E6

Valerie Saves the Show

Jul 17, 2005
28 min
8.0

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

Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
E7

Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

Jul 24, 2005
28 min
8.0

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

Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
E8

Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

Jul 31, 2005
29 min
3.7

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

Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
E9

Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

Aug 7, 2005
30 min
9.0

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

Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
E10

Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

Aug 14, 2005
29 min
3.3

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

Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
E11

Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

Aug 21, 2005
29 min
7.0

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
E12

Valerie Shines Under Stress

Aug 28, 2005
29 min
8.0

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

Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
E13

Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

Sep 4, 2005
30 min
8.0

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

Cast

Trailer

Details

Original Title

The Comeback

Status

Returning Series

Seasons

3

Episodes

22

Production

Warner Bros. Television, HBO, Is or Isn't Entertainment