The Comeback

The Comeback - HBO

HBO

Series

2005

TVMA

Sitcom

A television actress tries desperately to revive her career.

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2005–2014 Series 2 Seasons22 Episodes

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Wednesday, January 1

The Comeback

Season 1 • Episode 1

Actress Valerie Cherish allows cameras to trail her around the clock for a reality show.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

Season 1 • Episode 2

Valerie, Mickey and the rest of the cast of "Room and Bored" fly to New York.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Bonds With the Cast

Season 1 • Episode 3

Valerie offers to take her co-stars to lunch; Mark's daughter asks Valerie for a ride to school.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy

Season 1 • Episode 4

Valerie is concerned about her character's lines; Valerie adopts a puppy.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Demands Dignity

Season 1 • Episode 5

The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show; the cameras increasingly frustrate Mark.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Saves the Show

Season 1 • Episode 6

Valerie tries to boost morale; Mickey accuses Valerie of sharing details of his private life.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

Season 1 • Episode 7

Valerie pulls some strings to get a name actor to play Aunt Sassy's love interest.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

Season 1 • Episode 8

Valerie and Mark head to Palm Springs for the weekend; Valerie finds a new mentor.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Hangs With the Cool Kids

Season 1 • Episode 9

Two new cast members join "Room and Bored"; Franchesca's new friend shakes up the status quo.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

Season 1 • Episode 10

Valerie hires a new publicist in order to get her picture on a magazine cover.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

Season 1 • Episode 11

Valerie gets a new dress and a new look for a familiar television awards show.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Shines Under Stress

Season 1 • Episode 12

Jane tries to get Valerie more lines on "Room and Bored"; a stalker threat forces extra security.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

Season 1 • Episode 13

Valerie hosts a premiere party for "The Comeback"; Valerie appears on a talk show.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Makes a Pilot

Season 2 • Episode 1

Valerie Cherish learns that her nemesis is creating a series about a sitcom writer's relationship.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Tries to Get Yesterday Back

Season 2 • Episode 2

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

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Is Brought to Her Knees

Season 2 • Episode 3

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

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Saves the Show

Season 2 • Episode 4

Valerie makes an impulsive decision when she learns that some of her scenes may be cut.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Is Taken Seriously

Season 2 • Episode 5

A new director forces Valerie out of her comfort zone; Valerie is worried about Paulie G.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Cooks in the Desert

Season 2 • Episode 6

Valerie tries to plan a special date night for her and Mark, but her plans are thwarted.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Faces the Critics

Season 2 • Episode 7

Valerie is exposed to a variety of critical thoughts about her career.

Wednesday, January 1

Valerie Gets What She Really Wants

Season 2 • Episode 8

Valerie gets her first real taste of success; Valerie turns heads at Juna's Hollywood party.

Tuesday, January 7

Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

Season 1 • Episode 10

Valerie hires a new publicist in order to get her picture on a magazine cover.

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