Stumble Premieres on NBC as a Cheerleading Comedy
Stumble debuts on NBC this Friday night, starring Jenn Lyon as the leader of a quirky cheer squad. This new mockumentary comedy launches in November, combining humor with the competitive world of cheerleading.
Main Cast and Inspiration
- Jenn Lyon stars as the head of the cheer team.
- Taran Killam co-stars as her husband in the series.
- The show is inspired by the Netflix documentary Cheer and features Monica Aldama as an executive producer.
Plot Overview
Courteney Potter, once a highly successful junior college cheer coach with 14 championships, faces a major setback after a scandal involving partying with her team leads to her firing from Sammy Davis Sr. Junior College.
She then takes a job at the much smaller Headltston State Junior College, where her new squad consists of only one cheerleader, Madonna, who struggles with narcolepsy during performances.
Building a New Team
- Courteney recruits DiMarcus, a flashy football player.
- She finds Stevie, a middle-aged former cheerleader who gave up cheerleading 16 years ago.
- She enlists Peaches, a petty criminal with exceptional parkour skills.
- Sally, who frequently faces bizarre problems, completes the unconventional team.
“When I look at this team, I see grit, determination, heart. That’s what people want to be a part of.” — Courteney Potter
Context and Style
Competitive cheerleading has gained mass appeal thanks to the Netflix Cheer documentary, which drew millions with its intense and authentic drama. Stumble takes this fascination and turns it into a comedic take on the underdog sports story.
Author’s Summary
Stumble blends heartfelt grit and humor by following a fallen cheer coach as she builds an unlikely team at a small college, offering a fresh comedic spin on the competitive cheerleading craze.