Ranked #5 of 8 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg
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.
Lisa Kudrow
Valerie Cherish
Laura Silverman
Jane
Damian Young
Mark Berman
Michael Patrick King
Writer
Lisa Kudrow
Writer
Michael Patrick King
Director
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"Valerie Lights a Candle" is episode 5 of The Comeback season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 291 votes, ranking #5 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Michael Patrick King and written by Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, it aired on April 19, 2026.
