The Comeback

[HBO] HD. 'Pilot.' In the series pilot, actress Valerie Cherish agrees to be filmed for a reality show in an effort to land a role in a new sitcom.

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

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

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

Valerie worries as the network tries to spice up her reality show -- by bringing in the star of another reality show.

[HBO] HD. 'Valerie Saves the Show.' (Season One) With the cast in a funk, Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery.

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

[HBO] HD. 'Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs.' (Season One) Valerie and Mark head for a long weekend at a Palm Springs resort--with strings attached.

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

[HBO] HD. 'Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover.' (Season One) With Juna getting all the hype, Valerie enlists a new publicist to land a magazine cover.

[HBO] HD. 'Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet.' (Season One) Valerie gets a new dress and a new look for a familiar TV-awards show.

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

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