The Best Episodes of The Comeback Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   5.6/10(7 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E16/5/2005

   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

   Writers:Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King

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   Director:Michael Patrick King

   Writers:Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King
2. 

   7.7/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

   S1:E26/12/2005

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

   Director:Michael Patrick King

   Writers:Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King

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   Director:Michael Patrick King

   Writers:Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King
3. 

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #3 - Valerie Bonds with the Cast

   S1:E36/19/2005

   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

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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:Michael Patrick King
4. 

   7.0/10(2 votes)

   #4 - Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy

   S1:E46/26/2005

   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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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:John Riggi
5. 

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #5 - Valerie Demands Dignity

   S1:E57/10/2005

   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

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   Director:Greg Mottola

   Writer:Linda Wallem
6. 

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #6 - Valerie Saves the Show

   S1:E67/17/2005

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

   Director:Greg Mottola

   Writer:Michael Schur

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   Director:Greg Mottola

   Writer:Michael Schur
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7. 

   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #7 - Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

   S1:E77/24/2005

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

   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:John Riggi

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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writer:John Riggi
8. 

   3.7/10(3 votes)

   #8 - Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

   S1:E87/31/2005

   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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   Director:Michael Lehmann

   Writers:Michael Patrick King, Linda Wallem
9. 

   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

   S1:E98/7/2005

   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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   Director:Clark Mathis

   Writer:Michael Schur
10. 

    3.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

    S1:E108/14/2005

    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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    Director:David Steinberg

    Writer:Amy Harris
11. 

    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

    S1:E118/21/2005

    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

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    Director:Michael Patrick King

    Writer:Michael Patrick King
12. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Valerie Shines Under Stress

    S1:E128/28/2005

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

    Director:David Steinberg

    Writer:Heather Morgan

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    Director:David Steinberg

    Writer:Heather Morgan
13. 

    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

    S1:E139/4/2005

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

    Director:Michael Patrick King

    Writer:Michael Patrick King

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    Director:Michael Patrick King

    Writer:Michael Patrick King