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The Comeback

ذا كامباك

E1 • The Comeback

حلقة 1 • ذا كامباك

2005
32m
PG15
In an attempt to land a role in a new sitcom, Hollywood actress Valerie Cherish agrees to allow reality cameras to follow her comings and goings at home and on the set. Although she wins the part, Valerie must swallow her pride when the producers recast her.
Comedy

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The Comeback

E1 • The Comeback

In an attempt to land a role in a new sitcom, Hollywood actress Valerie Cherish agrees to allow reality cameras to follow her comings and goings at home and on the set. Although she wins the part, Valerie must swallow her pride when the producers recast her.

32m2005

In an attempt to land a role in a new sitcom, Hollywood actress Valerie Cherish agrees to allow reality cameras to follow her comings and goings at home and on the set. Although she wins the part, Valerie must swallow her pride when the producers recast her.

Valerie Triumphs At The Upfronts

E2 • Valerie Triumphs At The Upfronts

The cast of "Room and Bored" are flown in to NYC to be introduced to the media. In the Big Apple, Valerie gets stiffed on a perk, misses out on a meal, frets about her stepdaughter's dinner guests back in LA, and fears the worst as the network prez intros the cast.

28m2005

The cast of "Room and Bored" are flown in to NYC to be introduced to the media. In the Big Apple, Valerie gets stiffed on a perk, misses out on a meal, frets about her stepdaughter's dinner guests back in LA, and fears the worst as the network prez intros the cast.

Valerie Bonds With The Cast

E3 • Valerie Bonds With The Cast

After a table read for 'the first official episode', Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch', but Juna doesn't show up. The two make up later with a one-on-one lunch, where Valerie learns why Juna is such a paparazzi favourite.

26m2005

After a table read for 'the first official episode', Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch', but Juna doesn't show up. The two make up later with a one-on-one lunch, where Valerie learns why Juna is such a paparazzi favourite.

Valerie Stands Up For Aunt Sassy

E4 • Valerie Stands Up For Aunt Sassy

Concerned that Paulie G. has written an unflattering line that will turn audiences against her character, Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less-offensive one. Meanwhile, Valerie rethinks her impulsive decision to adopt a puppy.

28m2005

Concerned that Paulie G. has written an unflattering line that will turn audiences against her character, Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less-offensive one. Meanwhile, Valerie rethinks her impulsive decision to adopt a puppy.

Valerie Demands Dignity

E5 • Valerie Demands Dignity

Valerie worries her comeback storyline isn't 'enough' as the network tries to spice up her reality show by cross-breeding it with another one. At home, Mark is increasingly frustrated by the restraints the ubiquitous cameras have made on the couple's sex life.

26m2005

Valerie worries her comeback storyline isn't 'enough' as the network tries to spice up her reality show by cross-breeding it with another one. At home, Mark is increasingly frustrated by the restraints the ubiquitous cameras have made on the couple's sex life.

Valerie Saves The Show

E6 • Valerie Saves The Show

With the cast in a funk following "Room and Bored's" lacklustre premiere, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery. Mickey accuses Valerie of sharing details about his private life. Valerie tries to get Shayne to see her show in a different light.

27m2005

With the cast in a funk following "Room and Bored's" lacklustre premiere, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery. Mickey accuses Valerie of sharing details about his private life. Valerie tries to get Shayne to see her show in a different light.

Valerie Gets A Special Episode

E7 • Valerie Gets A Special Episode

Excited about a "Room and Bored" episode dedicated to her character, Valerie pulls some strings to get a 'name' actor to play Aunt Sassy's romantic interest. Mark's conduct at the Viper Room brings to light some intimacy issues that are too hot for the camera.

27m2005

Excited about a "Room and Bored" episode dedicated to her character, Valerie pulls some strings to get a 'name' actor to play Aunt Sassy's romantic interest. Mark's conduct at the Viper Room brings to light some intimacy issues that are too hot for the camera.

Valerie Relaxes In Palm Springs

E8 • Valerie Relaxes In Palm Springs

Valerie and Mark head to the desert for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort - with strings attached. While Mark draws the line with Jane's crew on the golf course, Valerie finds a new mentor in an old acquaintance.

28m2005

Valerie and Mark head to the desert for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort - with strings attached. While Mark draws the line with Jane's crew on the golf course, Valerie finds a new mentor in an old acquaintance.

Valerie Hangs With The Cool Kids

E9 • Valerie Hangs With The Cool Kids

At the insistence of the network "Room and Bored" gets a makeover and two new cast members, Greg and Kaveen, spurring talk of a coup by the 'original five'. Meanwhile, Franchesca's new friend Kalla shakes up the status quo at home.

28m2005

At the insistence of the network "Room and Bored" gets a makeover and two new cast members, Greg and Kaveen, spurring talk of a coup by the 'original five'. Meanwhile, Franchesca's new friend Kalla shakes up the status quo at home.

Valerie Gets A Magazine Cover

E10 • Valerie Gets A Magazine Cover

With Juna getting all the hype and most of the magazine covers, Valerie enlists a new publicist, Billy Stanton, to land a cover of her own. Billy obliges by scoring a shoot for "Be Yoga", forcing Valerie to remodel her fitness room and take a yoga crash course.

28m2005

With Juna getting all the hype and most of the magazine covers, Valerie enlists a new publicist, Billy Stanton, to land a cover of her own. Billy obliges by scoring a shoot for "Be Yoga", forcing Valerie to remodel her fitness room and take a yoga crash course.

Valerie Stands Out On The Red Carpet

E11 • Valerie Stands Out On The Red Carpet

Valerie gets a new dress and a new look for a familiar TV-award show.

28m2005

Valerie gets a new dress and a new look for a familiar TV-award show.

Valerie Shines Under Stress

E12 • Valerie Shines Under Stress

Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G. to get Valerie more lines on "Room and Bored". A stalker threat forces extra security on the set, exposing Valerie's old back problems as she's prepping for a big pratfall scene.

28m2005

Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G. to get Valerie more lines on "Room and Bored". A stalker threat forces extra security on the set, exposing Valerie's old back problems as she's prepping for a big pratfall scene.

Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

E13 • Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

After hosting a memorable coming-out party for the premiere of "The Comeback", Valerie makes an even more memorable guest appearance on "The Tonight Show".

29m2005

After hosting a memorable coming-out party for the premiere of "The Comeback", Valerie makes an even more memorable guest appearance on "The Tonight Show".

More details

Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow
Michael Patrick King, Michael Lehmann, Greg Mottola, Clark Mathis, David Steinberg
Lisa Kudrow, Malin Akerman, Robert Bagnell, Lance Barber, Robert Michael Morris, Laura Silverman, Damian Young
Comedy
PG15

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