The Comeback (2005) is a comedy, drama web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Comeback online in HD.
The Comeback — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow
- Starring: Lisa Kudrow, Laura Silverman, Damian Young
The Comeback — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2005-06-05 |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Episodes | 29 |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | HBO |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.3/10 (76 votes) |
The Comeback — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Pilot (2005-06-05) — Actress Valerie Cherish agrees to be filmed for a reality show in an effort to get a part in a new sitcom.
- E2: Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts (2005-06-12) — Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.
- E3: Valerie Bonds with the Cast (2005-06-19) — After a table read for 'the first official episode,' Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch.'
- E4: Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy (2005-06-26) — Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.
- E5: Valerie Demands Dignity (2005-07-10) — The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.
- E6: Valerie Saves the Show (2005-07-17) — With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.
- E7: Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode (2005-07-24) — Valerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.
- E8: Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs (2005-07-31) — Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort–with strings attached.
- E9: Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids (2005-08-07) — At the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.
- E10: Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover (2005-08-14) — With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.
- E11: Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet (2005-08-21) — Valerie gets a new dress and a new look after 'Room and Bored'–and Juna–earn nominations for a familiar TV-awards show.
- E12: Valerie Shines Under Stress (2005-08-28) — Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'
- E13: Valerie Does Another Classic Leno (2005-09-04) — Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'
Season 2
- E1: Valerie Makes a Pilot (2014-11-09) — Valerie learns that her old nemesis Paulie G. is creating a character based on her for a new HBO series.
- E2: Valerie Tries to Get Yesterday Back (2014-11-16) — HBO tasks Valerie to bring back Jane to produce a behind-the-scenes documentary.
- E3: Valerie Is Brought to Her Knees (2014-11-23) — Valerie meets her co-star, and becomes increasingly anxious about shooting an intimate scene.
- E4: Valerie Saves the Show (2014-11-30) — Valerie learns that some of her 'Seeing Red' scenes may be cut, and takes an improv class at The Groundlings.
- E5: Valerie Is Taken Seriously (2014-12-07) — Valerie frets about Paulie G.'s agitated behavior, and scores an exclusive interview with The New York Times.
- E6: Valerie Cooks in the Desert (2014-12-14) — Valerie's plans for a special date night with Mark are thwarted by a day-long desert reshoot.
- E7: Valerie Faces the Critics (2014-12-21) — While Valerie and her team ramp up for the Emmys(R), Valerie's marriage is put to the test by the film crew.
- E8: Valerie Gets What She Really Wants (2014-12-28) — Valerie gets her first real taste of success, and wonders if Mark will be there on the biggest night of her life.
Season 3
- E1: Valerie Gets a New Chapter (2026-03-22) — Valerie is offered a role in a new multi-cam sitcom – but is hesitant to accept when she learns it will be written by AI.
- E2: Valerie Has a Secret (2026-03-29) — Valerie meets her human showrunners and tries to convince a TV vet to direct the pilot.
- E3: Valerie Faces Reality (2026-04-05) — Valerie discovers that being back on a soundstage makes her miss her old sitcom team of one: Mickey – whose death she never processed.
- E4: Valerie Does It All (2026-04-12) — When AI churns out an unusable script, Valerie is forced to lean into her executive producer role to do damage control.
- E5: Valerie Lights a Candle (2026-04-19) — Faced with a new and unqualified showrunner, Valerie does everything she can to save the day and keep her show afloat – even if it means making a deal with a very familiar devil fr
- E6: Valerie's Home Alone (2026-04-26) — As Mark heads off to Burning Man, Valerie finds herself alone amid a media meltdown after news of her AI written show is somehow leaked to the public. Later, Val is further shocked
- E7: Valerie Chases the Truth (2026-05-03) — Valerie tries to repair the damage caused by negative AI press – and save Mark's reality show job by making an appearance on Finance Dudes.
- E8: Valerie Cherish (2026-05-10) — Urged by NuNet to make a public statement in defense of AI, Valerie contemplates her future…with or without How's That?!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Comeback have? 3 season(s) with 29 episodes.
Who created The Comeback? Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow.
Where can I watch The Comeback? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.