The Comeback Valerie Makes a Pilot (Season 2, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 41 min | Comedy

The Comeback

Valerie Makes a Pilot (Season 2, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 41 min | Comedy

Valerie discovers that Paulie G. has written a new HBO show based on his experiences working with her on Room and Bored. Angry, she goes to confront him, only to be cast in the role of "Mallory Church" herself.

Director

Michael Patrick King

Writers

Michael Patrick King (created by) (written by) | Lisa Kudrow (created by) (written by)

Cinematographer

Clark Mathis

Editor

Darryl Bates

Production Designer

Kitty Doris-Bates

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 9, 2014

Release date

Nov 9, 2014 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 3 wins & 19 nominations

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29 cast members

Name	Known for
Lisa Kudrow Valerie Cherish Valerie Cherish See fewer	Friends (1994)
Lance Barber Paulie G. Paulie G. See fewer	Gangster Squad (2013)
Robert Michael Morris Mickey Deane Mickey Deane See fewer	The Comeback (2005)
Laura Silverman Jane Benson (credit only) Jane Benson (credit only) See fewer	Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995)
Damian Young Mark Berman Mark Berman See fewer	Edge of Darkness (2010)
Malin Akerman Juna Millken Juna Millken See fewer	Watchmen (2009)
Vanya Asher Connor Connor See fewer	Electric Easy (2021)
Dan Bucatinsky Billy Stanton Billy Stanton See fewer	Air (I) (2023)
Carlos Jacott James James See fewer	Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
Mark L. Young Tyler Beck Tyler Beck See fewer	Sex Drive (2008)
RuPaul RuPaul (as RuPaul Charles) RuPaul (as RuPaul Charles) See fewer	RuPaul's Drag Race (2009)
Andy Cohen Andy Cohen Andy Cohen See fewer	The N Word (2004)
Matt Cook Ivan Ivan See fewer	Champions (2023)
Nik Dodani Harry Harry See fewer	Atypical (2017)
Marla Garlin Sharon Sharon See fewer	Arlington Road (1999)
Stephen Guarino Chateau Host Chateau Host See fewer	I'm Dying Up Here (2017)
Carla Hall Carla Hall Carla Hall See fewer	Girls Trip (2017)
Lillian Hurst Esperanza Esperanza See fewer	Orange County (2002)
Eme Ikwuakor Detective Detective See fewer	Matlock (2024)
Jhoni Marchinko Catherine Catherine See fewer	Will & Grace (1998)
Virginia McDonald Self - Self - HBO Receptionist Self - Self - HBO Receptionist See fewer	The Comeback (2005)
Kelly Mumme Jean Hayes Jean Hayes See fewer	Magnum P.I. (2018)
Lisa Vanderpump Lisa Vanderpump Lisa Vanderpump See fewer	John Halifax, Gentleman (1974)
Eli Vargas Drive Thru Employee Drive Thru Employee See fewer	You, Me and Dupree (2006)
Jean Villepique Actress Actress See fewer	I Love You, Man (2009)
Stacey Bender HBO Staff (uncredited) HBO Staff (uncredited) See fewer	Secret in Their Eyes (2015)
Kate Flannery Kate Flannery (uncredited) Kate Flannery (uncredited) See fewer	The Office (2005)
Chelsea Handler Chelsea Handler (uncredited) Chelsea Handler (uncredited) See fewer	This Means War (2012)
Kellan Lutz Chris MacNess (archive footage) (uncredited) Chris MacNess (archive footage) (uncredited) See fewer	The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)