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The Comeback S1E1 — Pilot

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The Comeback•Season 1•Episode 1

Pilot

7.4/10 · 636 votesJun 5, 200532 min

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

Actress Valerie Cherish agrees to be filmed for a reality show in an effort to get a part in a new sitcom.

Directed byMichael Patrick King

Written byMichael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

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Pilot

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Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

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Valerie Bonds with the Cast

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Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy

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Valerie Demands Dignity

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Valerie Saves the Show

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Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

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Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

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Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

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Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

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Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

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Valerie Shines Under Stress

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Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

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Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow

Valerie Cherish

Malin Akerman

Malin Akerman

Juna Millken

Robert Bagnell

Robert Bagnell

Tom Peterman

Lance Barber

Lance Barber

Paulie G.

Robert Michael Morris

Robert Michael Morris

Mickey Deane

Laura Silverman

Laura Silverman

Jane

Damian Young

Damian Young

Mark Berman

Kellan Lutz

Kellan Lutz

Chris MacNess

Jason Olive

Jason Olive

Jesse Wood

Kimberly Kevon Williams

Kimberly Kevon Williams

Shayne Thomas

Crew5

Michael Patrick King

Michael Patrick King

Writer

Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow

Writer

Michael Patrick King

Michael Patrick King

Director

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Tim Gibbons

Producer

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Royce Bergman

Associate Producer

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Episode Summary

"Pilot" is episode 1 of The Comeback season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 636 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Michael Patrick King and written by Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, it aired on June 5, 2005.

Next: E2 · Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts Best of Season 1