Episode guide
The Comeback: Season 1
13 episodes · first aired Jun 5, 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 Pilot Jun 5, 2005 · 32m 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 Jun 12, 2005 · 29m Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.
- 3 Valerie Bonds with the Cast Jun 19, 2005 · 28m 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 Jun 26, 2005 · 29m Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.
- 5 Valerie Demands Dignity Jul 10, 2005 · 27m The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.
- 6 Valerie Saves the Show Jul 17, 2005 · 28m With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.
- 7 Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode Jul 24, 2005 · 28m Valerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.
- 8 Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs Jul 31, 2005 · 29m Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.
- 9 Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids Aug 7, 2005 · 30m At the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.
- 10 Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover Aug 14, 2005 · 29m With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.
- 11 Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet Aug 21, 2005 · 29m 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 Aug 28, 2005 · 29m Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'
- 13 Valerie Does Another Classic Leno Sep 4, 2005 · 30m Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'