Stumble is a mockumentary-style sitcom series co-created by Jeff and Liz Astrof. The NBC series is set in the fictional city of Wichita Flats, Texas, and it follows Courtney Potter, the competitive cheerleading coach who’s fired from her position after she is caught drinking with her team. She soon decides to take on a coaching job at a Junior college, thinking that she will lead her team to victory at the championship game. Stumble stars Jenn Lyon, Taran Killam, Ryan Pinkston, Jarrett Austin Brown, Anissa Borrego, Arianna Davis, Taylor Dunbar, and Georgie Murphy. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy and likable characters in Stumble, here are some similar comedy shows you should check out next.
Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
Ted Lasso is a sports comedy-drama series co-developed by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, and Joe Kelly. Based on NBC Sports’ promotional media for England’s soccer Premier League, the Apple TV+ series follows Ted Lasso, an American football coach who’s hired to coach a struggling professional soccer team in England, and despite having no experience in the game of soccer, he takes up the job. Ted Lasso stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Nick Mohammed, Juno Temple, Sarah Niles, Anthony Head, and Toheeb Jimoh.
Stick (Apple TV+)
Stick is a sports comedy series created by Jason Keller. The Apple TV+ series follows Pryce Cahill, a down-and-out former professional golfer who has lost his love for the game, but things soon change after he meets an up-and-coming player and decides to be his manager. Stick stars Owen Wilson, Peter Dager, Lilli Kay, Mariana Trevino, and Marc Maron.
Big Shot (Disney+)
Big Shot is a sports comedy-drama series co-created by David E. Kelley, Dean Lorey, and Brad Garrett. The Disney+ series follows Marvyn Korn, a basketball coach with anger issues who’s fired from his job after a public meltdown. He soon relocates to California to take on the job of coaching a girls’ basketball team at a private high school. Big Shot stars John Stamos, Jessalyn Gilsig, Richard Robichaux, Sophia Mitri Schloss, Nell Verlaque, Tiana Le, and Monique Green.
Coach (Prime Video & The Roku Channel)
Coach is a sitcom series created by Barry Kemp. The ABC series follows head coach Hayden Fox at the Minnesota State University, where he coaches the football team, the Screaming Eagles, which was once a successful football team but is now struggling. He tries to get his team back to the glory days with the help of his bright assistant coaches. Coach stars Craig T. Nelson, Shelley Fabares, Jerry Van Dyke, Bill Fagerbakke, Clare Carey, Kenneth Kimmins, and Katherine Helmond.
Shoresy (Hulu)
Shoresy is a Canadian sports comedy series created by Jared Keeso. The Hulu series is a spin-off of the popular comedy series Letterkenny, and it follows hockey player Shoresy as he moves to Sudbury, Ontario, to join a struggling Senior AAA-level ice hockey team. Shoresy stars Jared Keeso, Tasya Teles, Blair Lamora, Keilani Elizabeth Rose, Ryan McDonell, Camille Sullivan, Jonathan-Ismael Diaby, and Terry Ryan.
Chad Powers (Hulu)
Chad Powers is a sports comedy series co-created by Glen Powell and Michael Waldron. Based on Eli Manning’s fictional character of the same name, the Hulu series follows Russ Holliday, an arrogant star quarterback whose career ends in an instant after he fumbles in a championship game. He soon decides to take on the fictional persona of Chad Powers to get back into the game. Chad Powers stars Glen Powell, Perry Mattfeld, Quentin Plair, Wynn Everett, Frankie Rodriguez, and Steve Zahn.
Eastbound & Down (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Eastbound & Down is a sports comedy series co-created by Ben Best, Jody Hill, and Danny McBride. The HBO series follows Kenny Powers, a former professional baseball pitcher whose career takes a downturn, forcing him to return to his hometown and take on a job as a substitute physical education teacher. Eastbound & Down stars Danny McBride, Steve Little, Katy Mixon, John Hawkes, Jennifer Irwin, Andrew Daly, and Ben Best.