Lisa Kudrow returns as Valerie Cherish in the final season of this cult favorite HBO show. Here is everything about when episode 4 arrives and where to watch it.
The third season of The Comeback started on March 22, 2026 on HBO. This marks the first new episodes in 12 years. The show first came out in 2005 and had a second season in 2014. Now, Valerie Cherish is back for one last run.
The new season has eight episodes. HBO is releasing one episode each week. Episode 4 is getting closer, and viewers want to know exactly when they can see it.
The Comeback Season 3 Episode 4 Release Date And Time
The Comeback Season 3 Episode 4 arrives on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The episode airs at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on HBO. For viewers on the West Coast, that means 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).
Here is the complete weekly schedule for the season:
- Episode 1 – March 22, 2026 (aired)
- Episode 2 – March 29, 2026 (aired)
- Episode 3 – April 5, 2026 (aired)
- Episode 4 – April 12, 2026
- Episode 5 – April 19, 2026
- Episode 6 – April 26, 2026
- Episode 7 – May 3, 2026
- Episode 8 (Finale) – May 10, 2026
The show follows a weekly release pattern. This gives audiences time to enjoy each episode before the next one comes out. The season will wrap up with its final episode on May 10, 2026.
Where To Watch The Comeback Season 3 Episode 4
You can watch The Comeback Season 3 Episode 4 in two ways. First, the episode airs live on HBO at the scheduled time. Second, the episode will also be available on Max (formerly called HBO Max) at the exact same time it airs.
For viewers in different regions, here is when episode 4 becomes available:
- United States (ET) – Sunday, April 12 at 10:30 p.m.
- United States (PT) – Sunday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m.
- United Kingdom – Monday, April 13 at 3:30 a.m. BST (on Sky Go and Now TV)
- India – Monday, April 13 at 8:00 a.m. IST
- Australia – Monday, April 13 at 12:30 p.m. AEST
- Canada – Same time as US, on HBO Canada
If you missed any earlier episodes, both Season 1 and Season 2 are available to stream on Max. This makes it easy to catch up before watching the new episodes.
What Happens In Season 3 So Far
The new season picks up more than a decade after the second season ended. Valerie Cherish lands what looks like her biggest break yet. She gets the lead role in a new sitcom called How’s That? . She also becomes an executive producer on the show.
But things get strange quickly. Valerie finds out that the show’s scripts are being written by artificial intelligence. This creates a very different kind of challenge for the veteran actress. The season looks at how Hollywood has changed since Valerie first appeared on television.
The show keeps its signature mockumentary style. Viewers see Valerie dealing with modern entertainment industry problems while staying true to her awkward but determined personality.
Cast Members In The Final Season
Lisa Kudrow returns as Valerie Cherish. The main cast also includes:
- Dan Bucatinsky as Billy Staton, Valerie’s publicist
- Laura Silverman as Jane
- Damian Young as Mark Berman, Valerie’s husband
- Tim Bagley in a returning role
New faces joining this season include:
- Andrew Scott
- Matt Cook
- Jack O’Brien
- Ella Stiller
- John Early
- Barry Shabaka Henley
- Abbi Jacobson
- Tony Macht
- Brittany O’Grady
- Zane Phillips
- Julian Stern
The show was created by Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow. They also serve as executive producers alongside John Melfi and Dan Bucatinsky.
Early Response To The New Season
The third season has received positive feedback from critics. It holds an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on early reviews. This matches the strong reception the second season received back in 2014.
HBO’s comedy programming head Amy Gravitt shared her thoughts when the renewal was announced.
“No matter what the industry throws at her, Valerie Cherish is a survivor. On the 20th anniversary of her debut, Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow have brilliantly scripted her return to HBO.”
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Companion Podcast For The Show
After each episode, viewers can check out The Comeback’s Official HBO Companion Video Podcast on Max. Host Evan Ross Katz talks with Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King about the storylines, how the series started, and why Valerie Cherish still matters today. The podcast also features guest appearances from cast members and others involved with the show.
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