Lisa Kudrow’s The Comeback Returns for Final Season 2026

The cult hit HBO series The Comeback, starring Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish, is set to return for a third and final season in 2026, marking 20 years since its debut and 10 years after its second season. The show, co-created by Kudrow and Michael Patrick King, satirizes the entertainment industry through Valerie's attempts to revive her career in a rapidly evolving Hollywood landscape. Production on Season 3 will begin in summer 2025, with original cast members including Dan Bucatinsky, Laura Silverman, and Damian Young returning. The series maintains its meta-humor, with Kudrow reprising her role and poking fun at the challenges of promoting a new show within the storyline. HBO executives have praised Valerie Cherish as a survivor who reflects the industry's ongoing changes, and the revival has been met with excitement from longtime fans and newer audiences alike. While no exact premiere date has been announced, the season promises to be a final send-off for the beloved character and series.