The Comeback (OV)

When Valerie Cherish learns that her nemesis Paulie G. is creating a series for HBO about a sitcom writer and his relationship with a neurotic older actress who happens to closely resemble her, she crashes the HBO offices to get them to cease and desist.

Preferring she use a professional crew for behind-the-scenes footage of 'Seeing Red,' HBO asks Valerie to bring back Jane, the producer who followed her on 'Room and Bored.' Billy gets her an appointment with stylist Brad Goreski for the Golden Globes.

The first day on set for 'Seeing Red,' Valerie is excited tomeet her A-list co-star, who will be playing Paulie G. When line producer Ron says they may have to cut some of Mallory's scenes, Valerie offers up her own house as a location, to Mark's chagrin.

Valerie makes an impulsive decision when she learns that some of her 'Seeing Red' scenes may be cut. Later, Valerie brushes up on her improv skills at The Groundlings Theatre.

On the set of 'Seeing Red,' a new director's decision to use a green screen takes Valerie out of her comfort zone. Valerie lands a NY Times interview. Later, worried about an agitated Paulie G., Valerie pays a visit to his old writing partner.

Valerie tries to plan a special date night for her and Mark, but a grueling day-long reshoot in the desert thwarts her plans. Meanwhile, Valerie sets off Paulie's anxiety by talking about 'Seeing Red's early reviews.

After an appearance on 'The Talk,' Valerie's marriage is tested when Jane convinces her to wear a mic on a reconciliatory dinner with Mark. After a pit stop to check up on Mickey, Valerie is grilled by bloggers while doing an Emmy(R) press junket.

Season Two Finale. It's Emmy(R) weekend and Valerie is getting her first real taste of success thanks to her performance in 'Seeing Red.' At Juna's big party, Valerie turns a few heads, but wonders if Mark will be there on the biggest night of her life.