7.5/10350 votes#1 - 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: Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King
7.9/10287 votes#2 - 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: Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King
7.7/10255 votes#3 - 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
7.7/10251 votes#4 - 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
7.7/10248 votes#5 - 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
8.1/10238 votes#6 - 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
8.0/10232 votes#7 - 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
8.5/10265 votes#8 - 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
8.2/10245 votes#9 - 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
7.8/10234 votes#10 - 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
8.3/10242 votes#11 - 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
8.8/10253 votes#12 - 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
9.0/10314 votes#13 - 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
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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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Comeback" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 350 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King, it aired on 6/5/2005. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts".