Cheer Perfection is an American reality television series that debuted on December 19, 2012, on TLC. TLC announced on February 6, 2013, that it had ordered an eight-episode second season, which premiered on August 28, 2013. 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, TLC released a statement that the show had already been canceled and no repeats will be aired.

Synopsis

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

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
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)

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

Season 2 (2013)

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

Reception

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

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