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The Best Episodes of The Comeback

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

Best episode
S2E8 Valerie Gets What She Really Wants
9.6885 votes
Worst episode
S1E1 Pilot
7.4643 votes
Top season
Season 2
8.6avg
Binge time
15h 15m
29 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Comeback Season 2 Episode 8 - Valerie Gets What She Really Wants
    9.6/10(885 votes)

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  2. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 8 - Valerie Cherish
    9.2/10(432 votes)

    S3:E8

    Urged by NuNet to make a public statement in defense of AI, Valerie contemplates her future...with or without How's That?!

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  3. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 13 - Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
    9.0/10(508 votes)

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  4. The Comeback Season 2 Episode 7 - Valerie Faces the Critics
    8.9/10(431 votes)

    S2:E7

    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
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  5. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 3 - Valerie Faces Reality
    8.8/10(421 votes)

    S3:E3

    Valerie discovers that being back on a soundstage makes her miss her old sitcom team of one: Mickey – whose death she never processed.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  6. The Comeback Season 2 Episode 6 - Valerie Cooks in the Desert
    8.8/10(411 votes)

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Clark Mathis
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  7. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 12 - Valerie Shines Under Stress
    8.7/10(439 votes)

    S1:E12

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

    Director:David Steinberg
    Writer:Heather Morgan

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  8. The Comeback Season 2 Episode 5 - Valerie Is Taken Seriously
    8.6/10(389 votes)

    S2:E5

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

    Director:John Riggi
    Writer:John Riggi

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  9. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 7 - Valerie Chases the Truth
    8.6/10(315 votes)

    S3:E7

    Valerie tries to repair the damage caused by negative AI press – and save Mark's reality show job by making an appearance on Finance Dudes.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  10. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 6 - Valerie's Home Alone
    8.5/10(297 votes)

    S3:E6

    As Mark heads off to Burning Man, Valerie finds herself alone amid a media meltdown after news of her AI written show is somehow leaked to the public. Later, Val is further shocked to discover that a member of her team has not signed the studio's NDA.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  11. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 8 - Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
    8.4/10(454 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Linda Wallem

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  12. The Comeback Season 2 Episode 3 - Valerie Is Brought to Her Knees
    8.4/10(398 votes)

    S2:E3

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

    Director:John Riggi
    Writer:Amy Harris

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  13. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 11 - Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
    8.3/10(406 votes)

    S1:E11

    Valerie gets a new dress and a new look after 'Room and Bored'--and Juna--earn nominations for a familiar TV-awards show.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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  14. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 5 - Valerie Lights a Candle
    8.3/10(295 votes)

    S3:E5

    Faced with a new and unqualified showrunner, Valerie does everything she can to save the day and keep her show afloat – even if it means making a deal with a very familiar devil from her showbiz past...all to Jane's disapproval.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  15. The Comeback Season 2 Episode 4 - Valerie Saves the Show
    8.2/10(379 votes)

    S2:E4

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

    Director:John Riggi
    Writers:John Riggi, Amy Harris

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  16. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 9 - Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
    8.2/10(407 votes)

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Clark Mathis
    Writer:Michael Schur

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  17. The Comeback Season 2 Episode 1 - Valerie Makes a Pilot
    8.2/10(440 votes)

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  18. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 4 - Valerie Does It All
    8.1/10(300 votes)

    S3:E4

    When AI churns out an unusable script, Valerie is forced to lean into her executive producer role to do damage control.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  19. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 6 - Valerie Saves the Show
    8.1/10(416 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Greg Mottola
    Writer:Michael Schur

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  20. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 7 - Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
    8.0/10(409 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:John Riggi

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  21. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 2 - Valerie Has a Secret
    7.9/10(336 votes)

    S3:E2

    Valerie meets her human showrunners and tries to convince a TV vet to direct the pilot.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  22. The Comeback Season 2 Episode 2 - Valerie Tries to Get Yesterday Back
    7.9/10(382 votes)

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  23. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 1 - Valerie Gets a New Chapter
    7.8/10(414 votes)

    S3:E1

    Valerie is offered a role in a new multi-cam sitcom – but is hesitant to accept when she learns it will be written by AI.

    Director:Michael Patrick King
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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  24. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 10 - Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
    7.7/10(390 votes)

    S1:E10

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

    Director:David Steinberg
    Writer:Amy Harris

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  25. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 4 - Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy
    7.7/10(431 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Michael Lehmann
    Writer:John Riggi

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Best Episodes Summary

"Valerie Gets What She Really Wants" is the best rated episode of The Comeback. It scored 9.6/10 from 885 votes. Directed by Michael Patrick King and written by Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, it aired on December 28, 2014. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Valerie Cherish".

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