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NBC’s Stumble Premieres Tonight With a Mockumentary Take on Junior College Cheer

Backed by Cheer coach Monica Aldama, the series emphasizes authentic choreography.

Overview

  • Stumble debuts Friday, Nov. 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, with episodes streaming the next day on Peacock.
  • Jenn Lyon stars as Coach Courteney Potter, who, after a career-ending scandal, rebuilds the Buttons at Heådltston State Junior College in Oklahoma with sights set on College Nationals in Daytona.
  • Monica Aldama serves as executive producer, appears in the premiere, and, with choreographer Dahlston Delgado, designs the show’s real-world routines.
  • The cast includes Taran Killam as Courteney’s husband Boon E. Potter and Kristin Chenoweth in a recurring role as Tammy Istiny, alongside Arianna Davis, Jarrett Austin Brown, Anissa Borrego, Ryan Pinkston, Taylor Dunbar, and Georgie Murphy.
  • Early reviews from Variety and TheWrap commend the sharp writing, brisk mockumentary style, and strong comic performances across the ensemble.