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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!

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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:HBO

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 Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, it aired on 6/5/2005. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts".

  • Pilot
    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: Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

  • Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts
    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: Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

  • Valerie Bonds with the Cast
    7.7/10256 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

  • Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy
    7.7/10252 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

  • Valerie Demands Dignity
    7.7/10249 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

  • Valerie Saves the Show
    8.1/10240 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

  • Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
    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

  • Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
    8.5/10266 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

  • Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
    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

  • Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
    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

  • Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
    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

  • Valerie Shines Under Stress
    8.8/10255 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

  • Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
    9.0/10315 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