# The Comeback

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Podcast: [Pop Culture Happy Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pop-culture-happy-hour-755082)
Published: 2026-04-01T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.npr.org/2026/04/01/nx-s1-5766473/lisa-kudrow-returns-in-the-comeback-and-we-did-need-to-see-that
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Lisa Kudrow is back in HBO’s beloved comedy The Comeback. It’s been more than a decade since we last saw sitcom star Valerie Cherish, and her present situation is bleak. The new show she’s starring in is being written by AI. But if we know anything about Val, it’s that she’ll always seize an opportunity, setbacks be damned. Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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