The Comeback — Season 1
It's time to face reality.
About this season
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 (13)
1. Pilot
5.6Aired 5 June 2005 • 32 min
Actress Valerie Cherish agrees to be filmed for a reality show in an effort to get a part in a new sitcom.
2. Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts
7.7Aired 12 June 2005 • 29 min
Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.
3. Valerie Bonds with the Cast
8.0Aired 19 June 2005 • 28 min
After a table read for 'the first official episode,' Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch.'
4. Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy
7.0Aired 26 June 2005 • 29 min
Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.
5. Valerie Demands Dignity
8.0Aired 10 July 2005 • 27 min
The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.
6. Valerie Saves the Show
8.0Aired 17 July 2005 • 28 min
With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.
7. Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
8.0Aired 24 July 2005 • 28 min
Valerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.
8. Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
3.7Aired 31 July 2005 • 29 min
Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.
9. Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
9.0Aired 7 August 2005 • 30 min
At the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.
10. Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
3.3Aired 14 August 2005 • 29 min
With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.
11. Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
7.0Aired 21 August 2005 • 29 min
Valerie gets a new dress and a new look after 'Room and Bored'--and Juna--earn nominations for a familiar TV-awards show.
12. Valerie Shines Under Stress
8.0Aired 28 August 2005 • 29 min
Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'
13. Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
8.0Aired 4 September 2005 • 30 min
Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'