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They can. They will. They might.
Courteney Potter 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.
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Courteney Potter 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.
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Episode 1
Courteney Potter is fired from her job after being involved in a cheer scandal; to salvage her reputation and career, she must put together a competitive team in a tiny school with an unpronounceable name and only one cheerleader.
Directed by Jeffrey BlitzWritten by Liz Astrof, Jeff AstrofGuest stars Kristin Chenoweth, R. Keith Harris, Megan Ta, Jay DeVon Johnson, Addison Haylett
Episode 2
Courteney decides to use Media Day as a way to recruit new cheerleaders and to push her team to get right back on that mat. DiMarcus proves that not all Buttons are meant to be pushed.
Directed by Jeffrey BlitzWritten by Jeff AstrofGuest stars Kristin Chenoweth, Ashlie Atkinson, Dascha Polanco, Alfredo Narciso, Krystal Hernandez, Sofia Oliva, Dorell Anthony, Andy Blitz
Episode 3
It's back to school for Heådltston State JC, which means in addition to her coaching, Courteney must get her kids settled into the dorms and begin classes. When the girls' periods sync up, Courteney's doesn't and she worries she may be pregnant.
Directed by Jeffrey BlitzWritten by Liz AstrofGuest stars Maxwell Worship, Jacob Kelley, Reese Sebastian Diaz, Callie Beaulieu, Farah Alvin
Episode 4
Courteney makes a deal with the Button Factory owner that if her team performs a dazzling routine, he'll write her department a big check. With Krystal still injured, Courteney's only option is to promote Peaches, who may or may not be ready to fly.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Niki Schwartz-WrightGuest stars Ashlie Atkinson, Andy Blitz, Jeff Hiller, Busy Philipps, Tatiyahna Davis, Françoise Gralewski, David Heckel
Episode 5
Courteney is trying desperately to bring spirit to Heådltston, but it's impossible. When her team heads to SDSJC for their homecoming game, not only is Courteney reminded of how much spirit her old school has, she's forced to cheer against Boon
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Craig Gerard, Matthew ZinmanGuest stars Kristin Chenoweth, Ashlie Atkinson, Andy Blitz, Tatiyahna Davis, Sean Kaufman, Frank Harts, Caleb Schulman, Tyrell Crawford
Episode 6
As Courteney gets the team competition ready, she tries to find an assistant she can trust to lighten her load and help her elevate the team to the next level; in the process, she makes the discovery about who leaked the tape that got her fired.
Directed by Jeffrey BlitzWritten by Maxwell Theodore VivianGuest stars Andy Blitz, Reese Sebastian Diaz, Tatiyahna Davis, Sean Kaufman, Monica Aldama
Episode 7
Stung by the betrayal of the person who leaked the tape, the once-nurturing Courteney radically transforms into a drill sergeant, her alter ego nicknamed 'Lorraine,' more driven than ever to prevail at Daytona, calling in the premier choreographer in the country, while her cheerleaders, terrified of both their new task master and their new romantic feelings for each other, hold on for dear life.
Directed by Jeffrey BlitzWritten by Andy BlitzGuest stars Ashlie Atkinson, Tatiyahna Davis, J. Harrison Ghee, Gus Heagerty, Marceline Hugot, Kory Little, William Franke
Episode 8
When Courteney learns that an AI company is looking at Heådltston as a potential site for its new data center, she goes full out to win them over, hoping to get much-needed money and sponsorship for her team.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Mattie BayneGuest stars Ashlie Atkinson, Tatiyahna Davis, Gus Heagerty, Kory Little, Annaleigh Ashford, Steven Boyer, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Miche Braden
Episode 9
After the AI data center that Courteney helped woo drains Heådltston of water and power, the town and school shut down, sending her cheer team scattered to the wind; with Daytona looming, Courteney relies on Boon to help save the day.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Shawn ParikhGuest stars Jeff Hiller, Tatiyahna Davis, Kory Little, Annaleigh Ashford, Cannon Crawford, Erin Burke, Marc Fajardo
Episode 10
Having missed Cheer Camp, the team must submit a skills tape in order to qualify for Daytona. The headwinds are against Courteney, however, as making the tape falls right in the middle of finals week at Heådltston.
Directed by Jeffrey BlitzWritten by Craig Gerard, Matthew ZinmanGuest stars Kristin Chenoweth, Krystal Hernandez, Tatiyahna Davis, Sean Kaufman, Monica Aldama, Kory Little, Cannon Crawford, Jonathan Marballi
Episode 11
Now that they've qualified for Daytona, Courteney must raise the money to get there and recruit new cheerleaders to give them a shot at winning. In order to do so, she must make a deal with the Buttonmeister himself, Augustus Schlimpf.
Directed by Jeffrey BlitzWritten by Niki Schwartz-WrightGuest stars Ashlie Atkinson, Reese Sebastian Diaz, Jeff Hiller, Tatiyahna Davis, Sean Kaufman, Frank Harts, Caleb Schulman, Kory Little
Episode 12
Courteney must cut one of her Buttons from making mat at Daytona. Each of the team shares why Daytona is so important, but Courteney operates with her head over her heart and, after grueling tryouts, renders a heartbreaking decision.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Liz Astrof, Jeff AstrofGuest stars Andy Blitz, Tatiyahna Davis, Sean Kaufman, Caleb Schulman, Gus Heagerty, Kory Little, Lola Wayne Villa, Spencer Collier
Episode 13
The Buttons experience the cheerleading championships, competing on cheer's biggest stage; as the ragtag team attempts to win the title, they first must overcome not only Sammy Davis Senior Jr. College, but a surprising foe from Courteney's past.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Liz Astrof, Jeff AstrofGuest stars Kristin Chenoweth, Ashlie Atkinson, Krystal Hernandez, Tatiyahna Davis, Sean Kaufman, Caleb Schulman, Monica Aldama, Kory Little
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
Jenn LyonCourteney Potter
Taran KillamBoone E. Potter
Ryan PinkstonSteven Vaughn
Anissa BorregoKrystal
Georgie MurphySally
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