A Young Woman Navigates Love, Friendship, and the Messy Challenges of Growing Up
2025
Comedy, Mockumentary
13 episodes
TheNextHint Score
7.5
7.5 / 10
Overview
Stumble blends competitive cheerleading with mockumentary-style comedy to recount the tale of a coach attempting to revive her career with an unlikely squad. Jenn Lyon stars in the series as Courteney Potter, a resolute coach whose refined history conflicts with the chaotic reality of coaching at Heådltston State Junior College. Rather than using cheerleading merely as a backdrop, the series relies on workplace-comedy dynamics, sports competition and awkward character interactions. The Buttons slowly grow into a team as Courteney discovers how to collaborate with athletes who don't match the model she had previously depended on. The cast also features Taran Killam, Ryan Pinkston, Anissa Borrego, Jarrett Austin Brown, Arianna Davis, Taylor Dunbar and Georgie Murphy, while Kristin Chenoweth appears in a recurring role.
Quick Verdict
Stumble is for viewers who enjoy sports comedies, mockumentaries and ensemble sitcoms built around an unusual workplace. Jenn Lyon's Courteney gives the show its central personality, while the inexperienced Buttons create most of the comic situations. Its cheerleading setting and documentary-style presentation help distinguish it from conventional college sitcoms.
Stumble is an American mockumentary sitcom shot with a single camera that turns the fiercely competitive world of junior college cheerleading into a workplace-style comedy. Created by sibling duo Jeff Astrof and Liz Astrof, the show centers on Courteney Potter, a renowned cheerleading coach whose career collapses after she is let go from her previous school. Eager to restore her reputation and pursue a record-breaking championship, Courteney accepts a coaching position at the struggling Heådltston State Junior College, where she puts together a squad of inexperienced students called the Buttons.
This new team is nothing like the polished squads Courteney has been accustomed to coaching. She must work with students such as Krystal, Dimarcus, Madonna, Peaches, Sally and Steven, all while coping with scarce facilities, funding shortfalls, academic duties and rivalry from her former school. Taran Killam portrays Boone, Courteney’s husband, and Kristin Chenoweth plays Tammy Istiny, Courteney’s former assistant who takes over as head coach at her old college.
The series made its debut on NBC on November 7, 2025, and its first season of 13 episodes wrapped up on March 13, 2026. In May 2026, NBC canceled Stumble after just one season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stumble about?
Courteney Potter (Jenn Lyon) and her assistant coach Tammy Istiny (Kristin Chenoweth) as they aim for another championship in junior college cheer at a much smaller school after scandal ended her previous coaching job in the mockumentary created by Jeff and Liz Astrof.
Who created, wrote, or directed Stumble?
Created by Jeff and Liz Astrof
Is Stumble based on a true story?
No. Stumble is a scripted mockumentary sitcom, although its competitive cheerleading setting draws on the real-world culture surrounding college cheer.
How many episodes does Stumble have?
The series has 13 episodes in one season.
Was Stumble renewed for Season 2?
No. NBC canceled the series after its first season in May 2026.
Where can I watch Stumble?
In India, Season 1 is currently listed on JioHotstar. In the U.S., the complete season is available through Peacock.
Story — Spoiler Free
Following a setback that ended her career, successful cheerleading coach Courteney Potter takes a position at Heådltston State Junior College, where she is put in charge of a struggling new squad. Rather than seasoned championship-level athletes, she is given a group of students whose personalities and abilities vary widely. Courteney has to shape them into a working competitive team while contending with injuries, funding issues, academic pressure, personal conflicts, and her rivalry with her former school. The season traces their effort to qualify for and compete at the national championship in Daytona.
7.5
TheNextHint Score
7.5 / 10
Stumble is for viewers who enjoy sports comedies, mockumentaries and ensemble sitcoms built around an unusual workplace. Jenn Lyon's Courteney gives the show its central personality, while the inexperienced Buttons create most of the comic situations. Its cheerleading setting and documentary-style presentation help distinguish it from conventional college sitcoms.
Rating breakdown
Story
7.0
Acting
8.0
Direction
8.0
Visuals
7.0
Sound
7.0
Entertainment
8.0
External Ratings
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The strong ensemble, mockumentary format, cheerleading setting and mix of competitive stakes with character-based comedy give the series an energetic and distinctive feel.
Cons
The humor can be uneven at times, and some characters and storylines receive less development than the central Courteney storyline.
Who Should Watch
Mockumentary Fans
Sports Comedy Fans
Cheerleading Fans
Who Should Skip
Traditional Sitcom Viewers
Viewers Wanting Multiple Seasons
Action-Focused Viewers
Release Date
2025-11-07
Runtime
21–22 minutes per episode
Director
Jeffrey Blitz, Yana Gorskaya
Producer
Kristin Davis, Steven Ast, Jenn Lyon
Writer
Jeff Astrof, Liz Astrof, with additional episode writers including Niki Schwartz-Wright, Matthew Zinman, Craig Gerard, Maxwell Theodore Vivian, Andy Blitz
Cast
Jenn Lyon, Taran Killam, Anissa Borrego, Jarrett Austin Brown, Arianna Davis, Taylor Dunbar, Georgie Murphy, Ryan Pinkston, Kristin Chenoweth, Ashlie Atkinson, Sean Kaufman, Jeff Hiller, Busy Philipps, Annaleigh Ashford, Katey Sagal
Music
Tim Phillips
Cinematography
Jay Hunter, Jeff Waldron
Studio
NBC and Universal Television
Distributor
NBC
Production Company
Other Shoe Productions, Mama Look! Productions, Defining Eve Productions, Candy Button Suppository, Universal Television
A successful competitive cheerleading coach trying to rebuild her career and pursue another championship.
Taran Killam
as
Boone/Jackie Potter
Courteney's husband and a football coach at Sammy Davis Sr. Junior College.
Anissa Borrego
as
Krystal
A former flyer at Courteney's old school who joins the new Heådltston squad.
Jarrett Austin Brown
as
Dimarcus
A former football player who becomes one of Heådltston's cheerleaders.
Arianna Davis
as
Madonna
A talented cheerleader who has narcolepsy.
Taylor Dunbar
as
Peaches
A new cheerleader whose kleptomania becomes part of her character.
Georgie Murphy
as
Sally
An upbeat cheerleader dealing with a difficult personal background.
Ryan Pinkston
as
Steven Vaughn
A thirty-something car-rental clerk who remains eligible to cheer because he never graduated.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
13 episodes November 7, 2025Completed
Courteney Potter attempts to rebuild her coaching career by turning Heådltston State Junior College's inexperienced Buttons into a competitive cheer squad capable of reaching Daytona.
1Pilot
21 min November 7, 2025
After losing her job, Courteney starts over by building a cheer squad at Heådltston.
2Media Day
21 min November 14, 2025
Courteney uses media day to recruit new cheerleaders and get her team back on the mat.
3In Sync
21 min November 21, 2025
The Buttons return to school while Courteney worries about her own missed period.
4Button Day
21 min December 5, 2025
Courteney seeks funding from the local candy button factory owner and gives Peaches a chance to step up.
5Homecoming
21 min December 12, 2025
Courteney tries to create school spirit before the team returns to her former college for homecoming.
6The Tell-Tale Slurp
21 min December 19, 2025
Courteney searches for an assistant and finally discovers who leaked the video that
7Lorraine
21 min January 16, 2026
Betrayal pushes Courteney into a much harsher coaching persona as the team prepares for Daytona.
8God Bless Heådltston
21 min January 23, 2026
Courteney works to bring an AI data center to town in hopes of gaining badly needed support.
9Lights Out
21 min January 30, 2026
The new data center causes major problems for Heådltston, leaving the team struggling to stay together.
10Finals Week
21 min February 20, 2026
The team must balance college finals with producing a skills video needed for Daytona qualification.
11Hildebünch
21 min February 27, 2026
After qualifying for Daytona, Courteney must raise $19,000 and recruit additional talent.
12Making Mat
21 min March 6, 2026
Courteney must select the final performers for Daytona, forcing her to make a difficult decision.
13Daytona
21 min March 13, 2026
The Buttons finally compete at the cheerleading championships against familiar competition and an unexpected opponent from Courteney's past.
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