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The Comeback – Season 3, Episode 5 Valerie Lights a Candle

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Valerie Cherish stars in a sitcom written by artificial intelligence, which presents her with bizarre challenges.
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The Comeback — Season 3, Episode 5

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Cast & Crew

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Lisa Kudrow

Valerie Cherish

Robert Michael Morris

Mickey Deane

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Mark Berman

Laura Silverman

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The Comeback — Season 3, Episode 5

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Louis Peitzman New York Magazine/Vulture Apr 20
4/5
It’s not that I thought season-three Val was perfect; we’re talking about someone who willingly signed on to an AI-scripted sitcom...But it’s not until “Valerie Lights a Candle” that we fully comprehend the extent to which she’s still her own worst enemy. Go to Full Review Matt Schimkowitz AV Club Apr 20
B
It’s honestly invigorating to see Paulie back in his element. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Valerie Cherish stars in a sitcom written by artificial intelligence, which presents her with bizarre challenges.
Executive Producer
Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, John P. Melfi, Dan Bucatinsky
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 19, 2026