Pilot

The Comeback | Season 1 | Episode 1

Pilot

TV-MA | 32 MIN

In the series premiere, trying to land a role in a new sitcom, actress Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) allows reality cameras to follow her life at home and on the set. Although she wins the part, Valerie must swallow her pride when the producers recast her as 'Aunt Sassy,' frumpy owner of the apartment shared by the four young leads.

Pilot

1.Pilot

In the series premiere, actress Valerie Cherish agrees to be filmed for a reality show in an effort to get a part in a new sitcom.

Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

2.Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

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

Valerie Bonds with the Cast

3.Valerie Bonds with the Cast

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

Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy

4.Valerie Stands up for Aunt Sassy

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

Valerie Demands Dignity

5.Valerie Demands Dignity

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

Valerie Saves the Show

6.Valerie Saves the Show

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

Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

7.Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

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

Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

8.Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

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

Valerie Hangs With the Cool Kids

9.Valerie Hangs With the Cool Kids

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

Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

10.Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

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

Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

11.Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

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

Valerie Shines Under Stress

12.Valerie Shines Under Stress

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

Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

13.Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

In the Season One finale, Valerie makes a memorable guest appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'

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