While shooting footage for a reality TV pilot, Valerie Cherish learns that her nemesis is creating a series about a sitcom writer and his relationship with a neurotic, older actress; Valerie crashes the offices of HBO.
HBO asks Valerie to bring back the producer that followed her on "Room and Bored"; Val's publicist gets her an appointment with celebrity stylist Brad Goreski.
Valerie is excited to meet her co-star during the first day on set for "Seeing Red"; Valerie puts on a brave face while filming a fantasy sequence in the show.
Valerie makes an impulsive decision when she learns that some of her scenes may be cut; Valerie brushes up on her improvisation skills at The Groundlings Theatre.
Valerie tries to plan a special date night for her and Mark, but her plans are thwarted by a grueling reshoot in the desert; Valerie makes Paulie anxious by talking about early reviews of "Seeing Red."
As "Seeing Red" hits the air, Valerie is exposed to a variety of critical thoughts about her career; Val gets a surprise while on a trip to Mickey's apartment.
Valerie gets her first real taste of success; Valerie turns heads at Juna's Hollywood party; Valerie wonders if her husband will be there on the biggest night of her life.
Actress Valerie Cherish allows cameras to trail her around the clock for a reality show; Valerie is cast in a matronly role in a new series.
Valerie, Mickey and the rest of the cast of "Room and Bored" fly to New York for the annual network event where new shows are unveiled to the media.
Valerie offers to take her co-stars to lunch; Valerie learns why Juna is such a paparazzi favorite; Mark's daughter asks Valerie for a ride to school.
Valerie is concerned about her character's lines; Valerie rethinks her impulsive decision to adopt a puppy.
The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show; the ever-present cameras increasingly frustrate Mark.
Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery; Mickey accuses Valerie of sharing details of his private life.
Valerie pulls some strings to get a name actor to play Aunt Sassy's love interest; Mark's behavior brings his intimacy issues to light.
Valerie and Mark head to Palm Springs for the weekend; Valerie finds a new mentor in an old acquaintance.
Two new cast members join "Room and Bored"; Franchesca's new friend shakes up the status quo at home.
Valerie hires a new publicist in order to get her picture on a magazine cover; Valerie is forced to take a yoga crash course.
Valerie gets a new dress and a new look for a familiar television awards show; Valerie's publicist pressures her to get a picture on the red carpet with Juna.
Valerie hosts a premiere party for "The Comeback"; Valerie appears on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."