Michael Patrick King
Director
The Comeback (2005)
Season 1
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.
Released June 5, 2005
Episode 30 min
17+
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Watch Providers: HBO Max Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Warner Bros. Television, HBO, Is or Isn't Entertainment, Working Class Films, Michael Patrick King Productions
Network: HBO
Country: United States
Languages:
English
5.6
S1E1 - Pilot
Actress Valerie Cherish agrees to be filmed for a reality show in an effort to get a part in a new sitcom.
June 5, 2005, midnight
7.7
S1E2 - Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts
Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.
June 12, 2005, midnight
8.0
S1E3 - Valerie Bonds with the Cast
After a table read for 'the first official episode,' Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch.'
June 19, 2005, midnight
7.0
S1E4 - Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy
Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.
June 26, 2005, midnight
8.0
S1E5 - Valerie Demands Dignity
The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.
July 10, 2005, midnight
8.0
S1E6 - Valerie Saves the Show
With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.
July 17, 2005, midnight
8.0
S1E7 - Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
Valerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.
July 24, 2005, midnight
3.7
S1E8 - Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.
July 31, 2005, midnight
9.0
S1E9 - Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
At the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.
Aug. 7, 2005, midnight
3.3
S1E10 - Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.
Aug. 14, 2005, midnight
7.0
S1E11 - Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
Valerie gets a new dress and a new look after 'Room and Bored'--and Juna--earn nominations for a familiar TV-awards show.
Aug. 21, 2005, midnight
8.0
S1E12 - Valerie Shines Under Stress
Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'
Aug. 28, 2005, midnight
8.0
S1E13 - Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'
Sept. 4, 2005, midnight
Network: HBO
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 630 min.
Released: June 5, 2005
Last Air Date: Dec. 28, 2014, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-MA
Common sense age: 17+
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