NBC is putting cheerleading in the spotlight with Stumble, a new scripted comedy set in the high-pressure world of junior college cheer. Premiering November 7, 2025, the series follows a driven, complicated coach and a mismatched squad on a chaotic quest for their 15th national title.
The show was created by Liz Astrof (2 Broke Girls, The Conners) and is executive produced by Monica Aldama, the famed coach from Netflix’s Cheer, alongside cheer choreographer Dahlston Delgado. Filming for the pilot took place in Atlanta, while the rest of Season One is filming in New York City through December 2025.
Real cheerleaders Kory Little, Tatiyahna Davis, Zach LeMunyon, AJ Blankenship, and Hailey Smith are part of the cast, bringing authentic athleticism and stunts to screen.
What Is “Stumble” About?
Set at fictional Headltston State Junior College, Stumble centers on Coach Courteney Potter, played by Jenn Lyon, who’s determined to cement her legacy by securing a record-breaking 15th national championship. But when she’s abruptly fired after a party scandal involving her former team, Courteney must start over with a new school and a crew of unpredictable underdogs.
The show dives into both the competitive reality and behind-the-scenes absurdity of collegiate cheer, tackling everything from injuries and pyramid fails to team rivalries and redemption arcs—all through a fast-paced, character-driven mockumentary format.
The Cast
Stumble features a dynamic ensemble of comedic and dramatic talent:
- Jenn Lyon (Claws, Justified) stars as Coach Courteney Potter, a championship-caliber coach with a complicated past.
- Taran Killam (SNL, Single Parents) plays Boon E. Potter, Courteney’s husband and a former football coach now cheering her on.
- Kristin Chenoweth plays Tammy Istiny, Courteney’s former assistant and now rival coach.
- Ryan Pinkston plays Stevie, Courteney’s former cheerleader returning to college in his 30s.
- Jarrett Austin Brown portrays Dimarcus, a football player turned flyer.
- Anissa Borrego is Krystal, Courteney’s former flyer and cheerlebrity.
- Arianna Davis plays Donna, a backflipping talent with narcolepsy.
- Taylor Dunbar appears as Peaches, a gifted athlete with a criminal record.
- Georgie Murphy is Sally, a former foster kid with big spirit.
Guest Stars Bringing the Extras
- Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere): Augustus, candy factory owner and town booster
- Ashlie Atkinson (The Gilded Age): Miss Dot, rogue school nurse and handywoman
- Dascha Polanco (Orange Is the New Black): Krystal’s ambitious mother
- Busy Philipps (Girls5eva): Vicky, Peaches’ protective older sister
- Sean Kaufman (The Summer I Turned Pretty): A shy football player interested in Sally
- Alfredo Narcisco (Manifest): Krystal’s father and business partner
When and Where to Watch
- Premiere Date: November 7, 2025
- Network: NBC
- Streaming: Next-day on Peacock
- Timeslot: Fridays at 8:30/7:30c, following Happy’s Place
Why It Matters
- First major network cheerleading series since Hellcats and Cheerleader Nation
- Blends mockumentary humor with emotional sports drama
- Professional comedy meets cheer precision
- Real cheer athletes cast for authenticity
Whether you’re in the gym every day or just love a good underdog story, Stumble is ready to deliver. With a sharp cast, legit stunts, and storyline rooted in real-world cheer dynamics, it’s poised to become a breakout hit.
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