Name: Valerie Shines Under Stress
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 25 min

Valerie hosts a premiere party for "The Comeback"; Valerie appears on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."

The Comeback

Valerie Does Another Classic Leno

Jane tries to get Valerie more lines on "Room and Bored"; a stalker threat forces extra security on the set.

Valerie Shines Under Stress

Valerie gets a new dress and a new look for a familiar television awards show; Valerie's publicist pressures her to get a picture on the red carpet with Juna.

Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet

Valerie hires a new publicist in order to get her picture on a magazine cover; Valerie is forced to take a yoga crash course.

Valerie Gets a Magazine Cover

Two new cast members join "Room and Bored"; Francesca's new friend shakes up the status quo at home.

Valerie Hangs With the Cool Kids

Valerie and Mark head to Palm Springs for the weekend; Valerie finds a new mentor in an old acquaintance.

Valerie Relaxes in Palm Springs

Valerie pulls some strings to get a name actor to play Aunt Sassy's love interest; Mark's behavior brings his intimacy issues to light.

Valerie Gets a Very Special Episode

Valerie tries to boost morale with a late-night cookie delivery; Mickey accuses Valerie of sharing details of his private life.

Valerie Saves the Show

The network tries to spice up Valerie's reality show; the ever-present cameras increasingly frustrate Mark.

Valerie Demands Dignity

Valerie is concerned about her character's lines; Valerie rethinks her impulsive decision to adopt a puppy.

Valerie Stands Up for Aunt Sassy

Valerie offers to take her co-stars to lunch; Valerie learns why Juna is such a paparazzi favorite; Mark's daughter asks Valerie for a ride to school.

Valerie Bonds With the Cast

Valerie, Mickey and the rest of the cast of "Room and Bored" fly to New York for the annual network event where new shows are unveiled to the media.

Valerie Triumphs at the Upfronts

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