The Comeback - Season 1

First aired: 6/5/2005 13 episodes

Valerie Cherish, a former sitcom “It Girl” attempting to revive her career by starring in a new series while allowing reality cameras to document every step of her return — with often disastrous and revealing results.

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Episodes

1. Pilot

Aired: 6/5/2005

Actress 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

Aired: 6/12/2005

Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.

3. Valerie Bonds with the Cast

Aired: 6/19/2005

After a table read for 'the first official episode,' Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch.'

4. Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy

Aired: 6/26/2005

Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.

5. Valerie Demands Dignity

Aired: 7/10/2005

The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.

6. Valerie Saves the Show

Aired: 7/17/2005

With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.

7. Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

Aired: 7/24/2005

Valerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.

8. Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

Aired: 7/31/2005

Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.

9. Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

Aired: 8/7/2005

At the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.

10. Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

Aired: 8/14/2005

With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.

11. Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

Aired: 8/21/2005

Valerie 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

Aired: 8/28/2005

Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'

13. Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

Aired: 9/4/2005

Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'