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The Comeback Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2005 - 2005
Episode 1
The Comeback (Pilot)
Sun, Jun 5, 2005 32 mins
A reality-TV crew follows Valerie (Lisa Kudrow) to an audition for a sitcom pilot, but she's dismayed to learn her part is not what it seems. Juna: Malin Akerman. Mickey: Robert Michael Morris. Co-written by Kudrow and director Michael Patrick King.
Episode 2
Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts
Sun, Jun 12, 2005 30 mins
Valerie and the rest of the cast fly to New York for the "Upfronts," an annual event in which the networks announce their fall schedules to the media. Mickey: Robert Michael Morris. Juna: Malin Akerman.
Episode 3
Valerie Bonds with the Cast
Sun, Jun 19, 2005 30 mins
The first script reading for "Room and Bored" reveals little to do for Aunt Sassy; and Valerie seeks to bond with the cast over lunch. Later, Valerie offers Juna advice on dealing with fame. Franchesca: Vanessa Marano. Tom: Robert Bagnell.
Episode 4
Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy
Sun, Jun 26, 2005 30 mins
Jimmy tells Valerie she's barking up the wrong tree when she takes exception to one of Aunt Sassy's lines. Jimmy: James Burrows. Jane: Laura Silverman.
Episode 5
Valerie Demands Dignity
Sun, Jul 10, 2005 30 mins
Valerie plans a lunch with a TV GUIDE editor, and the network orders a makeover for her reality show. Meanwhile, Mark complains about the lack of privacy in their domestic life. Mark: Damian Young. Valerie: Lisa Kudrow.
Episode 6
Valerie Saves the Show
Sun, Jul 17, 2005 30 mins
Valerie tries to lift the cast's spirits after 'Room and Bored' gets off to a slow start; Mickey feels betrayed when he thinks Valerie has been confiding in Juna. Mickey: Robert Michael Morris. Juna: Malin Akerman. Shayne: Kimberly Kevon Williams.
Episode 7
Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode
Sun, Jul 24, 2005 30 mins
Valerie plays casting director when a "Room and Bored" episode focuses on her character's love life; Mark misbehaves at a Hollywood nightclub.
Episode 8
Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs
Sun, Jul 31, 2005 30 mins
Valerie and Mark set out for some much-needed R&R in Palm Springs, where Valerie discovers new value in an old friendship, but Mark gets teed off on the golf course by the reality-TV crew. Jane: Laura Silverman.
Episode 9
Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids
Sun, Aug 7, 2005 30 mins
The network insists that the producers revamp "Room and Bored" and add two new cast members; Franchesca's friend causes problems on the home front. Greg: Amir Talai. Kaveen: Maulik Pancholy. Kalla: Willa Holland.
Episode 10
Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover
Sun, Aug 14, 2005 30 mins
Valerie redecorates her fitness room and takes a crash course in yoga when she lands the cover of Be Yoga magazine. Billy Stanton: Dan Bucatinsky. David Steinberg directed.
Episode 11
Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet
Sun, Aug 21, 2005 30 mins
Valerie sports a different look at a TV awards show. Valerie: Lisa Kudrow. Written and directed by co-creator Michael Patrick King.
Episode 12
Valerie Shines Under Stress
Sun, Aug 28, 2005 30 mins
The "Room and Bored" set beefs up security because of a stalker; Jane's connections at the network come in handy in her dealings with Tom and Paulie G. Jane: Laura Silverman. Tom: Robert Bagnell. Paulie G: Lance Barber.
Episode 13
Valerie Does Another Classic Leno
Sun, Sep 4, 2005 30 mins
Valerie's reality-show premiere coincides with her first "Tonight Show" appearance in many years. Written and directed by series cocreator Michael Patrick King.
