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Season 3 – The Comeback

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"The Comeback" tells the story of a B-list sitcom star so desperate to revive her career that she agrees to star in a reality television show called, appropriately enough, "The Comeback." Cameras follow Valerie Cherish's every move as she angles to keep her head above the Hollywood fray, even as she's woefully out of touch with modern show business. And in the madness that is network television, there is nothing braver than a 40-year-old ingenue who's not quite ready to give up the spotlight.
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Critics Consensus

Lisa Kudrow once again leads the illustrious Comeback with renewed vigor and purpose, remaining on the pulse of the media's current moment, marking a welcome and long-awaited victory lap.

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Alex Godfrey Empire Magazine Apr 28
4/5
Despite a bit more bluntness than before, Kudrow and King give it everything they’ve got, capping an exquisite series of television. There’s never been anything quite like it. Go to Full Review Melanie McFarland Salon.com Apr 2
“The Comeback” is a handy distilling mechanism for an industry that can’t help drowning itself in excess. Go to Full Review Jennifer Silverman Rolling Stone Mar 30
Does that all sound funny? Scene for scene, maybe not as laugh-out-loud as earlier seasons, but when the opportunities arrive, everyone brings their A-game. Go to Full Review Aisha Harris Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) Apr 2
This show absolutely is the rare piece of work that actually benefits from having so much time in between, even if that wasn't the creator's choice. Go to Full Review Alci Rengifo Entertainment Voice Mar 30
“The Comeback” is true to its title. It returns after a long absence not only better, but in its best shape by accepting that change is inevitable even if, like age, it can feel scary. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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C S @MrsCritic 5d The Masterpiece You’re Not Watching (But Should Be) Rating: 10/10 ★★★★★ The Comeback is one of the best, high-wire acts in television history. It isn't just a comedy; it is a brutal, meta-satire that dissects the soul of Hollywood with surgical precision. ​ ​The Legend of Valerie Cherish: Lisa Kudrow gives the performance of a lifetime. Valerie is desperate, delusional, and often humiliated, yet she is remarkably resilient. She's the patron saint of "smiling through the pain." ​ This show invented a specific brand of second-hand embarrassment that makes The Office look like a warm hug. It is uncomfortable, honest, and wildly funny. ​It predicted our current obsession with self-surveillance & reality TV before the rest of the world even knew what a "main character" was. ​Final Verdict: Behind the satire of ageism and misogyny is a deeply moving story about a woman who just wants to be seen. You start by laughing at her, and you end by rooting for her with everything you’ve got. See more Candice J @CandiceE Apr 26 Enjoyable comedy with good oneliners and dreadful showbiz characters! The lead is very much the star. So its light but worth watching. See more Marty D. @Peddler98056 Apr 23 The best thing currently on TV! See more Michael C @Coxmjc23 Apr 11 I am so loving this season the best... Lisa Kudrow is sooo ICONIC and soo AMAZING!!! The best!!! Like she deserves all the awards!!! See more Ken W @Sndvl1999 Apr 8 Yikes...This is brutal. And I thought the first two seasons were pretty good. See more Steven T. @CEOMillenial1 Apr 6 Everyone needs to watch the comeback from the beginning. It is spectacular, touching and deeply funny. Lisa will Be nominated for a much deserved Emmy next cycle. See more Read all reviews
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Lisa Kudrow

Valerie Cherish

Robert Michael Morris

Mickey Deane

Damian Young

Mark Berman

Laura Silverman

Jane

Lance Barber

Paulie G.

Malin Akerman

Juna Millken

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 22, 2026 Valerie Gets a New Chapter Valerie is offered a role on a new multi-camera comedy; stoked that sitcoms are on a comeback, she accepts, but is shocked to discover that the show is being written by artificial intelligence. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 29, 2026 Valerie Has a Secret Valerie attempts to out-improv the AI script, leading to a breakdown on set. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 5, 2026 Valerie Faces Reality A leaked clip from Jane's documentary goes viral for all the wrong reasons. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 12, 2026 Valerie Does It All Valerie Cherish is back; Lisa Kudrow stars as the determined former sitcom star trying to stay relevant in a changing industry filled with AI-written shows. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 19, 2026 Valerie Lights a Candle Valerie Cherish stars in a sitcom written by artificial intelligence, which presents her with bizarre challenges. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 26, 2026 Valerie's Home Alone Valerie finds herself alone amid a media meltdown after news of her AI written show is somehow leaked to the public; Val is further shocked to discover that a member of her team has not signed a NDA. Details Episode 7 Aired May 3, 2026 Valerie Chases the Truth Valerie tries to repair the damage caused by negative AI press and save Mark's reality show job by making an appearance on "Finance Dudes." Details Episode 8 Airs May 10 Valerie Cherish Urged by NuNet to make a public statement in defense of AI, Valerie contemplates her future with or without How's That?! Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, John P. Melfi, Dan Bucatinsky
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 22, 2026