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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 a reality TV series, allowing cameras to follow her every
Season 1
7.4/10636 votesPilot
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: Michael Patrick King
Writer: Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow
7.7/10501 votesValerie 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: Michael Patrick King
Writer: Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow
7.6/10452 votesValerie 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: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Michael Patrick King
7.7/10427 votesValerie 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: Michael Lehmann
Writer: John Riggi
7.6/10417 votesValerie 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: Greg Mottola
Writer: Linda Wallem
8.1/10412 votesValerie 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: Greg Mottola
Writer: Michael Schur
8.0/10403 votesValerie 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: Michael Lehmann
Writer: John Riggi
8.4/10447 votesValerie 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: Michael Lehmann
Writer: Michael Patrick King, Linda Wallem
8.2/10401 votesValerie 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: Clark Mathis
Writer: Michael Schur
7.7/10385 votesValerie 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: David Steinberg
Writer: Amy Harris
8.3/10401 votesValerie 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: Michael Patrick King
Writer: Michael Patrick King
8.7/10434 votesValerie 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: David Steinberg
Writer: Heather Morgan
9.0/10501 votesValerie Does Another Classic Leno
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/4/2005
Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'
Director: Michael Patrick King
Writer: Michael Patrick King