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The Best Episodes of The Comeback Season 3

Every episode of The Comeback Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Comeback Season 3!

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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 3 Episode 8 - Valerie Cherish
    9.2/10(426 votes)

    S3:E8

    Urged by NuNet to make a public statement in defense of AI, Valerie contemplates her future...with or without How's That?!

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

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  2. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 3 - Valerie Faces Reality
    8.9/10(415 votes)

    S3:E3

    Valerie discovers that being back on a soundstage makes her miss her old sitcom team of one: Mickey – whose death she never processed.

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

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  3. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 7 - Valerie Chases the Truth
    8.6/10(308 votes)

    S3:E7

    Valerie tries to repair the damage caused by negative AI press – and save Mark's reality show job by making an appearance on Finance Dudes.

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

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  4. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 6 - Valerie's Home Alone
    8.5/10(293 votes)

    S3:E6

    As Mark heads off to Burning Man, Valerie finds herself alone amid a media meltdown after news of her AI written show is somehow leaked to the public. Later, Val is further shocked to discover that a member of her team has not signed the studio's NDA.

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

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  5. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 5 - Valerie Lights a Candle
    8.3/10(291 votes)

    S3:E5

    Faced with a new and unqualified showrunner, Valerie does everything she can to save the day and keep her show afloat – even if it means making a deal with a very familiar devil from her showbiz past...all to Jane's disapproval.

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

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  6. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 4 - Valerie Does It All
    8.1/10(296 votes)

    S3:E4

    When AI churns out an unusable script, Valerie is forced to lean into her executive producer role to do damage control.

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

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  7. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 2 - Valerie Has a Secret
    7.9/10(331 votes)

    S3:E2

    Valerie meets her human showrunners and tries to convince a TV vet to direct the pilot.

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

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  8. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 1 - Valerie Gets a New Chapter
    7.8/10(409 votes)

    S3:E1

    Valerie is offered a role in a new multi-cam sitcom – but is hesitant to accept when she learns it will be written by AI.

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

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Valerie Cherish" is the best rated episode of "The Comeback" season 3. It scored 9.2/10 based on 426 votes. Directed by Michael Patrick King and written by Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, it aired on 5/10/2026. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Valerie Faces Reality".