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The Best Episodes of The Comeback

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Every episode of The Comeback ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Comeback!

For Valerie Cherish, no price is too high to pay for clinging to the spotlight. Desperate to revive her career, she agrees to star in...
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  • Valerie Gets What She Really Wants
    9.7/10(531)
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    #1 - Valerie Gets What She Really Wants

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 12/28/2014

    Valerie gets her first real taste of success, and wonders if Mark will be there on the biggest night of her life.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
    9.0/10(1)
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    #2 - Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 8/7/2005

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Faces the Critics
    9.0/10(230)
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    #3 - Valerie Faces the Critics

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 12/21/2014

    While Valerie and her team ramp up for the Emmys(R), Valerie's marriage is put to the test by the film crew.

    Director: Michael Patrick King

    Writer: Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  • Valerie Cooks in the Desert
    8.9/10(231)
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    #4 - Valerie Cooks in the Desert

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 12/14/2014

    Valerie's plans for a special date night with Mark are thwarted by a day-long desert reshoot.

    Director: Clark Mathis

    Writer: Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  • Valerie Is Taken Seriously
    8.7/10(220)
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    #5 - Valerie Is Taken Seriously

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 12/7/2014

    Valerie frets about Paulie G.'s agitated behavior, and scores an exclusive interview with The New York Times.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Is Brought to Her Knees
    8.5/10(227)
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    #6 - Valerie Is Brought to Her Knees

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 11/23/2014

    Valerie meets her co-star, and becomes increasingly anxious about shooting an intimate scene.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Makes a Pilot
    8.4/10(258)
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    #7 - Valerie Makes a Pilot

    Season 2 Episode 1

    Aired 11/9/2014

    Valerie learns that her old nemesis Paulie G. is creating a character based on her for a new HBO series.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Saves the Show
    8.4/10(214)
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    #8 - Valerie Saves the Show

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 11/30/2014

    Valerie learns that some of her 'Seeing Red' scenes may be cut, and takes an improv class at The Groundlings.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Tries to Get Yesterday Back
    8.1/10(216)
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    #9 - Valerie Tries to Get Yesterday Back

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 11/16/2014

    HBO tasks Valerie to bring back Jane to produce a behind-the-scenes documentary.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Bonds with the Cast
    8.0/10(1)
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    #10 - Valerie Bonds with the Cast

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 6/19/2005

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Demands Dignity
    8.0/10(1)
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    #11 - Valerie Demands Dignity

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 7/10/2005

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Saves the Show
    8.0/10(1)
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    #12 - Valerie Saves the Show

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 7/17/2005

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
    8.0/10(1)
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    #13 - Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 7/24/2005

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Shines Under Stress
    8.0/10(1)
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    #14 - Valerie Shines Under Stress

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 8/28/2005

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
    8.0/10(1)
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    #15 - Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 9/4/2005

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts
    7.7/10(3)
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    #16 - Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 6/12/2005

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  • Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy
    7.0/10(2)
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    #17 - Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 6/26/2005

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
    7.0/10(1)
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    #18 - Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

    Season 1 Episode 11

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Pilot
    6.3/10(6)
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    #19 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  • Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
    5.0/10(2)
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    #20 - Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 7/31/2005

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
    4.5/10(2)
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    #21 - Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 8/14/2005

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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Best Episodes Summary

"Valerie Gets What She Really Wants" is the best rated episode of "The Comeback". It scored 9.7/10 based on 531 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/28/2014. This episode scored 0.7 points higher than the second highest rated, "Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids".