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The Comeback

Season 1

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
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Pilot
Episode 132 min2005-06-05

Pilot

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
Episode 229 min2005-06-12

Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

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

Valerie Bonds with the Cast
Episode 328 min2005-06-19

Valerie Bonds with the Cast

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

Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy
Episode 429 min2005-06-26

Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy

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

Valerie Demands Dignity
Episode 527 min2005-07-10

Valerie Demands Dignity

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

Valerie Saves the Show
Episode 628 min2005-07-17

Valerie Saves the Show

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

Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
Episode 728 min2005-07-24

Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

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

Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
Episode 829 min2005-07-31

Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

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

Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
Episode 930 min2005-08-07

Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

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

Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
Episode 1029 min2005-08-14

Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

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

Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
Episode 1129 min2005-08-21

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.

Valerie Shines Under Stress
Episode 1229 min2005-08-28

Valerie Shines Under Stress

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

Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
Episode 1330 min2005-09-04

Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

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

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