The Comeback
TV Show · Comedy · Drama

Comedy series exploring the madness of the television world, a Beverly Hills lifestyle, and the bravery of a comic-tragic 40-year-old actress struggling to keep her career afloat while balancing her personal life - all under the scrutiny of the ubiquitous cameras.

2005 · 32m
Starring Lisa Kudrow, Robert Michael Morris, Damian Young
Director Greg Mottola, David Steinberg

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    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.
    30 min
  • EPISODE 2
    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.
    27 min
  • EPISODE 3
    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.
    26 min
  • EPISODE 4
    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.
    27 min
  • EPISODE 5
    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.
    25 min
  • EPISODE 6
    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.
    26 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Lisa Kudrow
    Valerie Cherish
  • Robert Michael Morris
    Mickey Deane
  • Damian Young
    Mark Berman
  • Laura Silverman
    Jane
  • Lance Barber
    Paulie G.
  • Kellan Lutz
    Chris MacNess
  • Malin Åkerman
    Juna Millken
  • Robert Bagnell
    Tom Peterman
  • Greg Mottola
    Director
  • David Steinberg
    Director
  • J‌R
    John Riggi
    Director

About

The Comeback

Comedy

Comedy series exploring the madness of the television world, a Beverly Hills lifestyle, and the bravery of a comic-tragic 40-year-old actress struggling to keep her career afloat while balancing her personal life - all under the scrutiny of the ubiquitous cameras.

Information

Studio
HBO
Released
2005
Rated
18+
Region of Origin
United States
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