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Lisa Kudrow's 'The Comeback' Revived for Third and Final Season

LOS ANGELES, JUN 27 – The Comeback returns for a third and final season in 2026, continuing Valerie Cherish's story with Lisa Kudrow and creator Michael Patrick King leading production.

  • HBO announced that the comedy series The Comeback starring Lisa Kudrow will return for a third and final season airing in 2026 on HBO and HBO Max.
  • The revival follows the show’s original premiere in 2005, a cult status gained after cancellation, and the second season in 2014, with production of season 3 starting this summer.
  • The series creators and lead actors have written Valerie Cherish’s return and will serve as executive producers for the final season, updating the story to fit today’s television environment.
  • Amy Gravitt, HBO’s EVP of Comedy Programming, praised Valerie Cherish as a survivor and said King and Kudrow have "brilliantly scripted her return to HBO," celebrating the 20th anniversary of the show’s debut.
  • The return implies a sustained fan interest and a creative effort requiring ideas beyond "one joke," with production slated to begin this summer and the season expected to premiere in 2026.
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PureWow broke the news in on Friday, June 27, 2025.
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