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TV SERIES · Comedy / Drama

The Comeback.

It's time to face reality.

7.4 / 1020053 seasons29 episodesEnded

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 a reality TV series, allowing cameras to follow her every move as she lands a part on a new network sitcom.

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Created by Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow

THE STORY CONTINUES

Season 1.

Valerie Cherish, a former sitcom “It Girl” attempting to revive her career by starring in a new series while allowing reality cameras to document every step of her return — with often disastrous and revealing results.

Pilot

2005-06-05 · 32m5.6

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

2005-06-12 · 29m7.7

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

Valerie Bonds with the Cast

2005-06-19 · 28m8.0

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

Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy

2005-06-26 · 29m7.0

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

Valerie Demands Dignity

2005-07-10 · 27m8.0

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

Valerie Saves the Show

2005-07-17 · 28m8.0

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

Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

2005-07-24 · 28m8.0

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

Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

2005-07-31 · 29m3.7

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

Valerie Hangs with the Cool Kids

2005-08-07 · 30m9.0

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

Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

2005-08-14 · 29m3.3

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

Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

2005-08-21 · 29m7.0

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

2005-08-28 · 29m8.0

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

Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

2005-09-04 · 30m8.0

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

Cast.

Lisa Kudrow

Lisa Kudrow

Valerie Cherish

Laura Silverman

Laura Silverman

Jane

Damian Young

Damian Young

Mark Berman

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