The Comeback is currently streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now and HBO Max, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The 3-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. With 72 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Lisa Kudrow is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it on Foxtel Now whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

The Comeback arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Comeback from the crowd. For Valerie Cherish, no price is too high to pay for clinging to the spotlight. Desperate to revive her career, she agrees to star in a reality TV series, allowing cameras to follow her every move as she lands a part on a new network sitcom. Lisa Kudrow and Laura Silverman lead a cast with the timing to make it work. Across 3 seasons (2005–2026), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The timing in The Comeback is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

The Comeback is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. Viewers who responded to Derek will find a lot to like here too. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Lisa Kudrow is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

The Comeback wrapped up in 2026, created by Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow — and 3 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.