The wait for the next episode of The Comeback Season 3 is almost over. Episode 6 is scheduled to arrive on HBO and Max this Sunday. The show continues to follow Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish, a former sitcom star trying to stay relevant in a very different television world. Episode 5 ended with major changes for Valerie, leaving viewers to wonder how she will handle the growing problems on her new show, How’s That?!.
Release Date and Time for Episode 6
The Comeback Season 3 Episode 6 will air on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The episode will debut at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on HBO. For viewers on the West Coast, that means a 7:30 p.m. PT start time. The show follows a weekly release schedule, meaning each new episode comes out seven days after the last one.
For viewers in other parts of the world, here is when you can expect to see the episode:
- United Kingdom (UK): Monday, April 27 at 3:30 AM BST
- India (IST): Monday, April 27 at 8:00 AM IST
- Australia (Sydney): Monday, April 27 at 12:30 PM AEST
- Canada: Same as US times (10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT) on HBO and Max
Episode 5 just aired on Sunday, April 19, setting up the story for this week’s release. The season will run for a total of eight episodes, with the finale scheduled for Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Where to Stream The Comeback Season 3
If you do not have traditional cable, you can still watch the show easily. The Comeback Season 3 Episode 6 will be available for streaming on Max (formerly known as HBO Max) at the exact same time it airs live on television. Subscribers can watch the episode on the Max app or website the moment it goes live at 10:30 PM ET.
All previous episodes of Season 3 are currently available on Max. If you missed the premiere or need to rewatch Episode 5 to remember the details, you can find them there. The earlier seasons (1 and 2) are also available on the platform for anyone who wants to catch up on Valerie’s full story.
What Happened in Episode 5
Before the new episode arrives, here is a quick look at what happened in Episode 5, titled “Valerie Lights a Candle.” The episode saw the sitcom How’s That?! fall into chaos. The showrunners were fired, and the network replaced them with an AI writing system called “Al Assist.” This left Valerie in a very strange position where she had to run the show without a real creative team.
The pressure got to her. Valerie made the decision to bring back Paulie G. , the difficult and rude former producer from her past. Even though he is hard to work with, Valerie believes he is the only one who can save the show because he understands how to make a real sitcom. The episode ended with Paulie returning to the set, and it is clear that his presence will cause new problems for Valerie.
What to Expect in Episode 6
Episode 6 of The Comeback Season 3 is titled “Valerie’s Home Alone.” The story will focus on the fallout from the secret that came out in the previous episode. Everyone now knows that the show is being written by artificial intelligence, and the public reaction is not good. Valerie is left to deal with the damage to her reputation while trying to keep the production moving forward.
Now that Paulie G. is back in the writers’ room, the dynamic on set will change. Valerie has to balance keeping Paulie happy while also answering to the network executives who do not trust traditional writers. The title suggests that Valerie will feel isolated and alone as she tries to fix the mess around her.
“After the explosive events of episode 5, expectations are sky high as Valerie is now dealing with the public fallout of a secret that should never have come out.”
The Main Cast of Season 3
The success of the season relies heavily on the returning cast members. Lisa Kudrow leads the show as Valerie Cherish, a role that earned her an Emmy award for the first season. She is joined by familiar faces who bring the world of Hollywood to life.
Main cast includes:
- Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish
- Laura Silverman as Jane Benson
- Damian Young as Mark Berman
- Lance Barber as Paulie G.
- Robert Michael Morris as Mickey Deane
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Weekly Release Schedule for Season 3
The Comeback Season 3 follows a traditional weekly release pattern. This means you cannot watch all episodes at once. Instead, a new episode arrives every Sunday night at the same time. Here is the full schedule for the remaining episodes:
- Episode 6: April 26, 2026
- Episode 7: May 3, 2026
- Episode 8 (Finale): May 10, 2026
This schedule gives viewers time to think about each episode before the next one comes out. It also means the season will finish in just a few weeks.
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