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Season 1 – The Comeback

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"The Comeback" tells the story of a B-list sitcom star so desperate to revive her career that she agrees to star in a reality television show called, appropriately enough, "The Comeback." Cameras follow Valerie Cherish's every move as she angles to keep her head above the Hollywood fray, even as she's woefully out of touch with modern show business. And in the madness that is network television, there is nothing braver than a 40-year-old ingenue who's not quite ready to give up the spotlight.
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The Comeback — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Intriguingly cynical, The Comeback unfortunately lacks the sharp insight and sympathetic characters needed to skewer showbiz conventions.

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Geordie Gray The Australian Brilliantly meta and nauseatingly cringe... Nov 6, 2023 Full Review Michelle Dean Bitch Media I don't demand that [popular culture] never show faults or flaws [women]. I only demand that it consider us human beings. This, I think, The Comeback does particularly well. Dec 30, 2020 Full Review Jackie Strause New York Post This show, within a show, within a show, uses naked hilarity and raw emotion to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the idolized show-biz lifestyle. Mar 2, 2020 Full Review Adrián González Viña El antepenúltimo mohicano An extraordinary comedy. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 5/5 Mar 2, 2020 Full Review Kari Croop Common Sense Media The Comeback is funny, not in a side-splitting, "ha-ha" kind of way but more of a slow-burning, "yep" kind of way that makes you wince because it's so painfully true. Rated: 4/5 Nov 14, 2014 Full Review Michael Abernethy PopMatters The characters in The Comeback aren't worth getting to know. Kudrow may not want to be Phoebe anymore, but she should at least try to be someone we want to get to know. Apr 29, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Incredible show! GREAT writing and cast! Wow! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/25 Full Review Kara T BEST SHOW! soooo funny one of my favs shows! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/20/23 Full Review Audience Member If you are looking for a showcase for Lisa Kudrow reacting to people and things, this is it. If you are looking for humor, keep looking. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Not the best at first but when you get into it, it gets so good Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member It's my favorite show ever. So smart so funny. I can watch it over and over again and I always see something new. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review nancy b Im watching season 1 now. It is sooo depressing. It might be Disney kind of funny where adults are portrayed as assholes. Lisa Kudrow is beautiful and still pretty young. This is a show about how irrelevant older people are and how quickly they are replaced. Ignored. . Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Lisa Kudrow

Valerie Cherish

Robert Michael Morris

Mickey Deane

Damian Young

Mark Berman

Laura Silverman

Jane

Malin Akerman

Juna Millken

Robert Bagnell

Tom Peterman

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 5, 2005 The Comeback Actress Valerie Cherish allows cameras to trail her around the clock for a reality show; Valerie is cast in a matronly role in a new series. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 12, 2005 Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts Valerie, Mickey and the rest of the cast of "Room and Bored" fly to New York for the annual network event where new shows are unveiled to the media. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 19, 2005 Valerie Bonds With the Cast Valerie offers to take her co-stars to lunch; Valerie learns why Juna is such a paparazzi favorite; Mark's daughter asks Valerie for a ride to school. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 26, 2005 Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy Valerie is concerned about her character's lines; Valerie rethinks her impulsive decision to adopt a puppy. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 10, 2005 Valerie Demands Dignity The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show; the ever-present cameras increasingly frustrate Mark. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 17, 2005 Valerie Saves the Show Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery; Mickey accuses Valerie of sharing details of his private life. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 24, 2005 Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode Valerie pulls some strings to get a name actor to play Aunt Sassy's love interest; Mark's behavior brings his intimacy issues to light. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 31, 2005 Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs Valerie and Mark head to Palm Springs for the weekend; Valerie finds a new mentor in an old acquaintance. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 7, 2005 Valerie Hangs With the Cool Kids Two new cast members join "Room and Bored"; Franchesca's new friend shakes up the status quo at home. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 14, 2005 Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover Valerie hires a new publicist in order to get her picture on a magazine cover; Valerie is forced to take a yoga crash course. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 21, 2005 Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet Valerie gets a new dress and a new look for a familiar television awards show; Valerie's publicist pressures her to get a picture on the red carpet with Juna. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 28, 2005 Valerie Shines Under Stress Jane tries to get Valerie more lines on "Room and Bored"; a stalker threat forces extra security on the set. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 4, 2005 Valerie Does Another Classic Leno Valerie hosts a premiere party for "The Comeback"; Valerie appears on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno." Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, John P. Melfi, Dan Bucatinsky
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 5, 2005