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The Comeback
Ten years ago she was TV's "It" girl. Now desperate to revive her career, actress Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) agrees to star in a reality show that follows her efforts to land a part in a new sitcom.
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Episode 1
Valerie Works Like a Machine
Sun, Mar 22, 2026
Valerie is offered a role on a new multi-camera comedy at the former network of 'Room and Bored'. Stoked that sitcoms are on a comeback, she accepts, but is shocked to discover that the show is being written by artificial intelligence.
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1:15 The Comeback: Season 1
Awards
- 2006 - Artios Award - Best Comedy Pilot Casting - nominated
- 2006 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series - nominated
- 2006 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series - nominated
- 2006 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series - nominated
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