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The Worst Episodes of The Comeback

Every episode of The Comeback ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Comeback!

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 move as she lands a part on a new network sitcom.

Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:HBO

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "The Comeback" is "Pilot", rated 7.5/10 from 345 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King. "Pilot" aired on 6/5/2005 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Valerie Bonds with the Cast".

  • Pilot
    7.5/10 345 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

  • Valerie Bonds with the Cast
    7.7/10 251 votes

    #2 - 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
    7.7/10 248 votes

    #3 - 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
    7.7/10 245 votes

    #4 - 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 Gets a Magazine Cover
    7.8/10 231 votes

    #5 - 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 Triumphs at the Upfronts
    7.9/10 281 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
    8.0/10 230 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 Saves the Show
    8.1/10 236 votes

    #8 - 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 Tries to Get Yesterday Back
    8.1/10 210 votes

    #9 - Valerie Tries to Get Yesterday Back

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2014

    HBO tasks Valerie to bring back Jane to produce a behind-the-scenes documentary.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
    8.2/10 242 votes

    #10 - 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 Stands Out on the Red Carpet
    8.3/10 240 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 Makes a Pilot
    8.4/10 251 votes

    #12 - Valerie Makes a Pilot

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2014

    Valerie learns that her old nemesis Paulie G. is creating a character based on her for a new HBO series.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Valerie Saves the Show
    8.4/10 207 votes

    #13 - Valerie Saves the Show

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/30/2014

    Valerie learns that some of her 'Seeing Red' scenes may be cut, and takes an improv class at The Groundlings.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
    8.5/10 263 votes

    #14 - 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 Is Brought to Her Knees
    8.5/10 221 votes

    #15 - Valerie Is Brought to Her Knees

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/23/2014

    Valerie meets her co-star, and becomes increasingly anxious about shooting an intimate scene.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Valerie Is Taken Seriously
    8.7/10 215 votes

    #16 - Valerie Is Taken Seriously

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 12/7/2014

    Valerie frets about Paulie G.'s agitated behavior, and scores an exclusive interview with The New York Times.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Valerie Shines Under Stress
    8.8/10 250 votes

    #17 - 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
    9.0/10 310 votes

    #18 - 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

  • Valerie Cooks in the Desert
    9.0/10 224 votes

    #19 - Valerie Cooks in the Desert

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/14/2014

    Valerie's plans for a special date night with Mark are thwarted by a day-long desert reshoot.

    Director: Clark Mathis

    Writer: Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King

  • Valerie Faces the Critics
    9.0/10 224 votes

    #20 - Valerie Faces the Critics

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/21/2014

    While Valerie and her team ramp up for the Emmys(R), Valerie's marriage is put to the test by the film crew.

    Director: Michael Patrick King

    Writer: Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King

  • Valerie Gets What She Really Wants
    9.7/10 512 votes

    #21 - Valerie Gets What She Really Wants

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/28/2014

    Valerie gets her first real taste of success, and wonders if Mark will be there on the biggest night of her life.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A