The Comeback Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs (Season 1, Episode 8)
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TV Episode | 29 min | Comedy

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The Comeback

Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs (Season 1, Episode 8)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 29 min | Comedy

Valerie and Mark head to the desert for a long weekend in Palm Springs... with strings attached. While Mark draws the line with Jane's crew on the golf course, Valerie finds a new mentor in an old acquaintance.

Director

Michael Lehmann

Writers

Michael Patrick King (created by) (written by) | Lisa Kudrow (creator) | Linda Wallem

Producers

Denis Biggs | Amy Harris (as Amy B. Harris)

Cinematographer

Nancy Schreiber

Editor

David Rogers

Casting Directors

Elizabeth Barnes | Meg Liberman | Cami Patton (as Camille H. Patton)

Production Designer

Kitty Doris-Bates

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Edit Released

Updated Jul 31, 2005

Release date

Jul 31, 2005 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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23 cast members

Name	Known for
Lisa Kudrow Valerie Cherish Valerie Cherish See fewer	Friends (1994)
Malin Akerman Juna Millken (voice) Juna Millken (voice) See fewer	Watchmen (2009)
Robert Bagnell Tom Peterman (credit only) Tom Peterman (credit only) See fewer	We Were Soldiers (2002)
Lance Barber Paulie G. (voice) Paulie G. (voice) See fewer	Gangster Squad (2013)
Robert Michael Morris Mickey Deane (credit only) Mickey Deane (credit only) See fewer	The Comeback (2005)
Laura Silverman Jane Benson Jane Benson See fewer	Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995)
Damian Young Mark Berman Mark Berman See fewer	Edge of Darkness (2010)
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Jason Olive Jesse Wood (credit only) Jesse Wood (credit only) See fewer	Raising Helen (2004)
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Jennifer Elise Cox Miss Hollywood Miss Hollywood See fewer	The Back-up Plan (2010)
Sik End Al the Sound Guy Al the Sound Guy See fewer	Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
Daniel Franzese Mr. Hollywood Mr. Hollywood See fewer	Mean Girls (2004)
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Matt Nolan Bill Hartwick Bill Hartwick See fewer	Argo (2012)
Christian Oliver Hotel Greeter Hotel Greeter See fewer	Speed Racer (2008)
Jennifer Peo Dinner Waitress Dinner Waitress See fewer	Scandal (2012)
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Allan Wasserman Don Franklin Don Franklin See fewer	Big (1988)
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Mike Hatton Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Restaurant Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Green Book (2018)