The Comeback
“It's time to face reality.”
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.
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The Comeback - Season 1: Trailer - Official HBO UK
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Cast
Seasons
1.Pilot
5.605-06-200532mActress 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
7.712-06-200529mValerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.
3.Valerie Bonds with the Cast
8.019-06-200528mAfter a table read for 'the first official episode,' Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch.'
4.Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy
7.026-06-200529mValerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.
5.Valerie Demands Dignity
8.010-07-200527mThe network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.
6.Valerie Saves the Show
8.017-07-200528mWith the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.
7.Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
8.024-07-200528mValerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.
8.Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
3.731-07-200529mValerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.
9.Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
9.007-08-200530mAt the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.
10.Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
3.314-08-200529mWith Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.
11.Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
7.021-08-200529mValerie 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
8.028-08-200529mJane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'
13.Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
8.004-09-200530mValerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'
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