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The Comeback (2005–2026) — comedy on HBO
About The Comeback
The Comeback ended on May 10, 2026, on HBO. The series concluded after its third season, which aired from March 22 to May 10, 2026. The show’s final episode was broadcast on that date, marking the end of its run.
The Comeback was a comedy series that originally premiered in 2005. It starred Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish, a former TV "It Girl" who was desperate to regain her fame. The show followed Valerie's attempts to revive her career amid personal and professional setbacks, often highlighting the entertainment industry’s behind-the-scenes chaos and her own misadventures. The series was known for its satirical take on celebrity culture and reality TV, blending comedy with a sharp critique of fame.
The cast included Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish, Damian Young as Mark Berman, Laura Silverman as Jane Benson, Lance Barber as Paulie G, Robert Michael Morris as Mickey Deane, Dan Bucatinsky as Billy Stanton, Malin Akerman as Juna Milken, and Robert Bagnell as Tom Peterman. The show had a rating of 6.4 on TVMaze and each episode ran approximately 31 minutes.
The Comeback episode schedule
29 aired
Aired · 29
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | S3·E8 | Valerie Cherish |
| May 3, 2026 | S3·E7 | Valerie Chases the Truth |
| April 26, 2026 | S3·E6 | Valerie's Home Alone |
| April 19, 2026 | S3·E5 | Valerie Lights a Candle |
| April 12, 2026 | S3·E4 | Valerie Does It All |
| April 5, 2026 | S3·E3 | Valerie Faces Reality |
| March 29, 2026 | S3·E2 | Valerie Has a Secret |
| March 22, 2026 | S3·E1 | Valerie Gets a New Chapter |
| December 28, 2014 | S2·E8 | Valerie Gets What She Really Wants |
| December 21, 2014 | S2·E7 | Valerie Faces the Critics |
| December 14, 2014 | S2·E6 | Valerie Cooks in the Desert |
| December 7, 2014 | S2·E5 | Valerie is Taken Seriously |
| November 30, 2014 | S2·E4 | Valerie Saves the Show |
| November 23, 2014 | S2·E3 | Valerie is Brought to Her Knees |
| November 16, 2014 | S2·E2 | Valerie Tries to Get Yesterday Back |
| November 9, 2014 | S2·E1 | Valerie Makes a Pilot |
| September 4, 2005 | S1·E13 | Valerie Does Another Classic Leno |
| August 28, 2005 | S1·E12 | Valerie Shines Under Stress |
| August 21, 2005 | S1·E11 | Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet |
| August 14, 2005 | S1·E10 | Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover |
| August 7, 2005 | S1·E9 | Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids |
| July 31, 2005 | S1·E8 | Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs |
| July 24, 2005 | S1·E7 | Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode |
| July 17, 2005 | S1·E6 | Valerie Saves the Show |
| July 10, 2005 | S1·E5 | Valerie Demands Dignity |
| June 26, 2005 | S1·E4 | Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy |
| June 19, 2005 | S1·E3 | Valerie Bonds with the Cast |
| June 12, 2005 | S1·E2 | Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts |
| June 5, 2005 | S1·E1 | The Comeback |