Valerie produces her own pilot for a reality show that she hopes will get picked up by a cable network, but discovers that her archenemy, Paulie G., has his own series in the works with a plot that sounds all too familiar.

HBO asks Valerie to bring back the producer that followed her on "Room and Bored".

Valerie is excited to meet her co-star during the first day on set for "Seeing Red".

Valerie makes an impulsive decision when she learns that some of her "Seeing Red" scenes may be cut. Later, she brushes up on her improv skills at The Groundlings Theatre.

As shooting for "Seeing Red" reaches its conclusion, Valerie faces the prospect of working a different director, an interview with a journalist from the New York Times and several other problems.

Valerie tries to plan a special date night for her and Mark, but a gruelling day-long reshoot in the desert thwarts her plans. Meanwhile, Valerie sets off Paulie G.'s anxiety by talking about early reviews of "Seeing Red".

"Seeing Red" is finally on the air and Valerie is exposed to a variety of critical thoughts. Far more critical than the ladies of "The Talk", or a pressroom of media bloggers, is husband Mark. On a surprise trip to Mickey's apartment, Valarie gets a surprise herself.

It's Emmy weekend and Valerie is getting her first real taste of success, thanks to her performance in "Seeing Red". At Juna's big Hollywood party, Valerie turns a few heads, including that of her hunky former "Room and Bored" co-star, who is now a big movie star.