Cheer Perfection

Cheer Perfection
GenreReality
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
  • Lauren Lexton
  • Michael Gara
  • Tom Rogan
Running time40–42 minutes
Production companyAuthentic Entertainment
Original release
NetworkTLC
ReleaseDecember 19, 2012 (2012-12-19) –
October 16, 2013 (2013-10-16)

Cheer Perfection is an American reality television series that debuted on December 19, 2012, on TLC.[1] TLC announced on February 6, 2013, that it had ordered an eight-episode second season,[2] which premiered on August 28, 2013.[3] Alisha Dunlap, Cassadee, R.D. Dunlap, Bonnie Crow, Alana, Ann Robinson, Torann and Robinson's husband Torey originally appeared on Toddlers & Tiaras. Dunlap owns Perfection Studios, which appeared in episodes of Toddlers & Tiaras.

After Andrea Clevenger, who appeared on Cheer Perfection, was arrested on charges relating to rape of a 13-year-old boy,[4] TLC released a statement that the show had already been canceled and no repeats will be aired.[5]

Synopsis

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Cheer Perfection follows a group of young cheerleaders at Cheer Time Revolution, located in Sherwood, Arkansas, as they endure the world of competitive cheerleading.[6]

Episodes

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
18December 19, 2012 (2012-12-19)February 6, 2013 (2013-02-06)
28August 28, 2013 (2013-08-28)October 16, 2013 (2013-10-16)

Season 1 (2012–13)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
00"Pilot"July 11, 2012 (2012-07-11)1.10[7]
11"Failure Is Not An Option"December 19, 2012 (2012-12-19)1.07[8]
22"Let's Just Hug it Out?"December 26, 2012 (2012-12-26)1.30[9]
33"Too Bad, So Sad"January 2, 2013 (2013-01-02)1.20[10]
44"We're All a Little Bit Crazy"January 9, 2013 (2013-01-09)0.85[11]
55"Just Like Junior High"January 16, 2013 (2013-01-16)0.91[12]
66"Keep My Name Out of Your Mouth"January 23, 2013 (2013-01-23)0.87[13]
77"Call Me Madam President"January 30, 2013 (2013-01-30)0.96[14]
88"Friendless Ann?"February 6, 2013 (2013-02-06)0.77[15]

Season 2 (2013)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
91"With Success, Comes Pressure..."August 28, 2013 (2013-08-28)0.80[16]
102"Do What You Gotta Do To Win"September 4, 2013 (2013-09-04)0.93[17]
113"Learning to Trust"September 11, 2013 (2013-09-11)1.22[18]
124"Enter Coach James"September 18, 2013 (2013-09-18)0.79[19]
135"I Got That Magic Pee"September 25, 2013 (2013-09-25)0.90[20]
146"Watch Your Step"October 2, 2013 (2013-10-02)0.70[21]
157"The Eyes and Ears of the Gym"October 9, 2013 (2013-10-09)0.56[22]
168"The U.S. Finals"October 16, 2013 (2013-10-16)1.02[23]

Reception

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David Hinckley of New York Daily News said the parents are not an endearing bunch.[24] Brian Lowry of Variety said the show is not original.[25] Verne Gay of Newsday said the show is dull, trivial and never, ever outrageous.[26] Melissa Camacho of Common Sense Media gave the show 2 stars out of 5.[27]

References

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  1. ^ "TLC Gets Competitive on Wednesday Nights with "Toddlers & Tiaras" and "Cheer Perfection"". Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
  2. ^ "TLC Orders Up More Pint-Sized Competitors". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
  3. ^ Bibel, Sara (August 9, 2013). "'Cheer Perfection' Returns to TLC on Wednesday, August 28". TV by the Numbers. Zap2it. Archived from the original on August 21, 2013. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
  4. ^ "Sherwood 'Cheer Perfection' mom out on parole after sexual assault conviction". thv11.com. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Local Mother Shocked by Rape Allegations Against 34-Year-Old Woman". Arkansas Matters. Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. January 14, 2014. Archived from the original on January 16, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  6. ^ "TLC Goes Inside the World of Competitive All-Star Cheerleading With "Cheer Perfection"". Retrieved December 25, 2012.
  7. ^ "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "ESPY Awards" Top Demos, "Royal Pains" Leads Viewers". Retrieved December 25, 2012.
  8. ^ "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Moonshiners," "Amish Mafia" Top Charts for Second Week in a Row". Retrieved December 25, 2012.
  9. ^ "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Discovery's "Amish Mafia" Event Leads Demos, ESPN Tops Viewers". Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  10. ^ "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Sugar Bowl Continues ESPN Win Streak". thefutoncritic. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  11. ^ "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Amish Mafia," "Moonshiners" Pull Back in Front for Discovery". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
  12. ^ "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Amish Mafia," "Moonshiners" Remain on Top for Discovery". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
  13. ^ "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Moonshiners" Holds Off "American Horror Story" Finale". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  14. ^ "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Season High for "Moonshiners" Puts Discovery on Top". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
  15. ^ "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Moonshiners" Tops Demos for Fifth Straight Week". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
  16. ^ Yanan, Travis (September 2, 2013). "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: Another Week, Another "Duck Dynasty" Victory". The Futon Critic.
  17. ^ Bibel, Sara (September 5, 2013). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Duck Dynasty' Wins Night, 'Modern Dads', 'Futurama', 'Royal Pains', 'The Bridge' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 8, 2013.
  18. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (September 12, 2013). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Duck Dynasty' Wins Night + 'Modern Dads', 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo', 'Royal Pains', 'The Challenge: Rivals II' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 15, 2013.
  19. ^ Yanan, Travis (September 19, 2013). "Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Duck Dynasty" Continues Its Reign for A&E". The Futon Critic.
  20. ^ Yanan, Travis (September 26, 2013). "Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: Viewers, Demos Both Belong to "Modern Family"". The Futon Critic.
  21. ^ Yanan, Travis (October 3, 2013). "Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Modern Family," "Duck Dynasty" Lead Demo Race". The Futon Critic.
  22. ^ Yanan, Travis (October 10, 2013). "Wednesday's Cable Ratings & Broadcast Finals: "Duck Dynasty," "American Horror Story" Top Demos at 10 PM". The Futon Critic.
  23. ^ Bibel, Sara (October 17, 2013). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Duck Dynasty' Wins Night, 'American Horror Story', 'Bad Ink', 'Key & Peele','Top Chef' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 20, 2013.
  24. ^ "Sis, boom, blah: TLC's 'Cheer Perfection' is a sad look at the mental games adults play in their drive to get daughters to succeed". The New York Daily News. December 19, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  25. ^ "Review: "Cheer Perfection"". Variety. December 18, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  26. ^ "'Cheer Perfection' on TLC review: It's ordinary". Newsday. December 18, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  27. ^ "Cheer Perfection". Common Sense Media. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
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