Stumble: Everything we know so far about the upcoming cheerleading comedy as NBC greenlights the show

NBC has officially greenlit the comedy series “Stumble,” which was initially ordered as a pilot in March. Set in the world of competitive cheerleading, the story follows Coach Courteney Potter, played by Jenn Lyon. Portrayed as the “winningest” junior‑college cheer coach, she is aiming for her record-breaking 15th championship, recruiting fresh squads while also dealing with personal scandals.

This is where the drama unfolds in the series. As per reports, the show is written and shot in mockumentary tone. The narrative and writing are meant to highlight the ridiculously high stakes of cheer from intense training to injury to the dream of competing in Daytona.

So for all the mockumentary lovers, something fresh is brewing for you. Read on to know what else we know about the recently greenlit project Stumble.

Here is what we know about the upcoming series, Stumble, by NBC

The official synopsis of the show, per reports, reads,

“Coach Courteney Potter (Lyon) is determined to rally her newly recruited junior college cheer squad to win her record-breaking 15th championship and improve their lives along the way.”

As mentioned, the show stars Jenn Lyon as Coach Courteney Potter. Alongside her are Taran Killam, Ryan Pinkston, Jarrett Austin Brown, Anissa Borrego, Arianna Davis, and Taylor Dunbar, among others, who shape up the brilliant cast of the Stumble. Additionally, Kristin Chenoweth will have a recurring role, per reports in the show.

Mockumentary style that has already been popularised by shows like The Office and Parks and Recreation, will be seen again in the new show in a unique setting. Moreover, the show comes from the sibling duo Jeff Astrof and Liz Astrof, who serve as both writers and executive producers. Additional executive producers include Dana Honor from Refining Eve Productions, Monica Aldama, the well-known cheerleading coach featured in Netflix’s Cheer, and Jeff Blitz, who also directed the pilot. The series is produced by Universal Television.

The premiere date hasn't been out for Stumble yet

As of now, NBC has not announced an official premiere date for the show. However, the network has two open primetime slots on its fall 2025 schedule. One is Mondays and Fridays, beginning in November, following the return of comedies St. Denis Medical and Happy’s Place, per reports.

Therefore, Stumble may claim one of those timeslots, but it faces internal competition from two other NBC projects—The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, which is also awaiting a premiere date. While another one is the untitled comedy show from creators Sierra Teler and Bobby Wilson.

So while Stumble is well-positioned and backed by notable creatives, its airdate and slot are still undecided, pending network scheduling.

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In 2025, NBC has cut its shows and cancelled several lineups to make room for programming like Stumble, according to reports. These cancellations include some comedies such as Night Court and Lopez vs. Lopez, while some dramas like Suits: LA, among others.

This suggests some strategic reshuffling of NBC to promote shows with popular star faces and more diverse content in the network. NBC appears to be focusing on fresher, more niche narratives while letting go of underperforming or legacy projects.

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