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The Worst Episodes of The Comeback

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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...

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  1. Background image for Pilot
    7.5/10(390 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

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

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  2. Background image for Valerie Demands Dignity
    7.6/10(268 votes)

    #2 - Valerie Demands Dignity

    S1:E5

    The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show by bringing in the star of another reality show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Valerie Bonds with the Cast
    7.7/10(278 votes)

    #3 - Valerie Bonds with the Cast

    S1:E3

    After a table read for 'the first official episode,' Valerie invites her co-stars to a 'bonding lunch.'

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy
    7.7/10(273 votes)

    #4 - Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy

    S1:E4

    Valerie enlists a new writer, Gigi, to help pitch a less offensive line for her character.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts
    7.8/10(314 votes)

    #5 - Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

    S1:E2

    Valerie, Mickey and the cast of 'Room and Bored' are introduced to the media.

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  6. Background image for Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
    7.8/10(250 votes)

    #6 - Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

    S1:E10

    With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
    8.0/10(251 votes)

    #7 - Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

    S1:E7

    Valerie gets a 'name' actor for a 'Room and Bored' episode about her character.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Valerie Tries to Get Yesterday Back
    8.0/10(229 votes)

    #8 - Valerie Tries to Get Yesterday Back

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Valerie Saves the Show
    8.1/10(261 votes)

    #9 - Valerie Saves the Show

    S1:E6

    With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
    8.2/10(262 votes)

    #10 - Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

    S1:E9

    At the network's insistence, 'Room and Bored' gets a makeover and two new cast members.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
    8.3/10(263 votes)

    #11 - Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

    S1:E11

    Valerie gets a new dress and a new look after 'Room and Bored'--and Juna--earn nominations for a familiar TV-awards show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Valerie Makes a Pilot
    8.3/10(272 votes)

    #12 - Valerie Makes a Pilot

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Valerie Saves the Show
    8.3/10(227 votes)

    #13 - Valerie Saves the Show

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
    8.5/10(290 votes)

    #14 - Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

    S1:E8

    Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Valerie Is Brought to Her Knees
    8.5/10(240 votes)

    #15 - Valerie Is Brought to Her Knees

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Valerie Shines Under Stress
    8.7/10(281 votes)

    #16 - Valerie Shines Under Stress

    S1:E12

    Jane pulls rank on Tom and Paulie G to get Valerie more lines on 'Room and Bored.'

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Valerie Is Taken Seriously
    8.7/10(236 votes)

    #17 - Valerie Is Taken Seriously

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Valerie Cooks in the Desert
    8.9/10(246 votes)

    #18 - Valerie Cooks in the Desert

    S2:E6

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

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  20. Background image for Valerie Faces the Critics
    8.9/10(251 votes)

    #19 - Valerie Faces the Critics

    S2:E7

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

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  21. Background image for Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
    9.0/10(342 votes)

    #20 - Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

    S1:E13

    Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Valerie Gets What She Really Wants
    9.6/10(575 votes)

    #21 - Valerie Gets What She Really Wants

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "The Comeback". It scored 7.5/10 based on 390 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King, it aired on 6/5/2005. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Valerie Demands Dignity".