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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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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 Margot Harrison Seven Days (VT) Jun 24
8/10
In its long goodbye, “The Comeback” walks a fine line between cynicism and sentiment — with, as always, some detours into slapstick. 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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Katie L @RT85477287 Jun 30 Lisa Kudrow is so good. It's garlic comedy - not for everyone, but if you're into it you're really into it. See more Alyssa B @AlyB345 Jun 15 Finally finished it. I didn't enjoy it as much as I did S2 but thought it was still a decent watch. See more Deanne A @Dea787 Jun 11 I can enjoy the new season. It’s funny, I like it. See more DescriberKat T @RT12085049 May 14 BEAUTIFULLY DONE. By everyone involved. (Tho, puhleeze, Laura Silverman, for the love of all that is acting, never use that unbelievably grating baby voice as a substitute for character ever again!) And Lisa Kudrow? Amazing. An artist clearly at the top of her game, who once again imbued what could easily just be a punchline character with a humanity, and intelligemce that literally stopped my breath. More than once! And gave the entire story a solid integrity it most certainly would have failed without. [Standing ovation here.] See more Pedro V. @thebadhumbre May 13 Beautiful ending. Thanks for all the laughs and cries Valiere Cherish 💖 See more Carin T @RT97392602 May 12 A beautiful way to end the journey for Valerie and the other people we met along the way. Imaginary Emmy for Lisa and the human writers 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 11, 2026 Valerie and the Firing Squad A television actress tries desperately to revive her career. 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 Aired May 10, 2026 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
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