← The Comeback

Season 1

13 episodes · 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.

  1. 1

    Pilot

    Jun 5, 200532 min★ 7.4

    Actress Valerie Cherish agrees to be filmed for a reality show in an effort to get a part in a new sitcom.

  2. 2

    Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

    Jun 12, 200529 min★ 7.7

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

  3. 3

    Valerie Bonds with the Cast

    Jun 19, 200528 min★ 7.6

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

  4. 4

    Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy

    Jun 26, 200529 min★ 7.7

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

  5. 5

    Valerie Demands Dignity

    Jul 10, 200527 min★ 7.6

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

  6. 6

    Valerie Saves the Show

    Jul 17, 200528 min★ 8.1

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

  7. 7

    Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

    Jul 24, 200528 min★ 8.0

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

  8. 8

    Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

    Jul 31, 200529 min★ 8.4

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

  9. 9

    Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

    Aug 7, 200530 min★ 8.2

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

  10. 10

    Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

    Aug 14, 200529 min★ 7.7

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

  11. 11

    Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

    Aug 21, 200529 min★ 8.3

    Valerie gets a new dress and a new look after 'Room and Bored'--and Juna--earn nominations for a familiar TV-awards show.

  12. 12

    Valerie Shines Under Stress

    Aug 28, 200529 min★ 8.7

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

  13. 13

    Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

    Sep 4, 200530 min★ 9.0

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