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The Best Episodes of The Comeback Season 1

Every episode of The Comeback Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Comeback Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Comeback Season 1 Episode 13 - Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
    9.0/10(501 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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  2. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 12 - Valerie Shines Under Stress
    8.7/10(434 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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  3. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 8 - Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
    8.4/10(447 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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  4. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 11 - Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
    8.3/10(401 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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  5. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 9 - Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
    8.2/10(401 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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  6. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 6 - Valerie Saves the Show
    8.1/10(412 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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  7. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 7 - Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
    8.0/10(403 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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  8. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 2 - Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts
    7.7/10(501 votes)

    S1:E2

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

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

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  9. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 4 - Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy
    7.7/10(427 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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  10. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 10 - Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
    7.7/10(385 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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  11. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 3 - Valerie Bonds with the Cast
    7.6/10(452 votes)

    S1:E3

    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

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  12. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 5 - Valerie Demands Dignity
    7.6/10(417 votes)

    S1:E5

    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

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  13. The Comeback Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.4/10(636 votes)

    S1:E1

    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
    Writers:Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Valerie Does Another Classic Leno" is the best rated episode of "The Comeback" season 1. It scored 9/10 based on 501 votes. Directed by Michael Patrick King and written by Michael Patrick King, it aired on 9/4/2005. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Valerie Shines Under Stress".