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Blue Mountain State

Blue Mountain State is an American sports comedy television series that premiered on Spike on January 11, 2010.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Blue Mountain State is an American sports comedy television series that premiered on Spike on January 11, 2010. The series follows the players and students around the fictional Blue Mountain State University football program and became a cult favourite after wider streaming exposure. It was created by Chris Romano and Eric Falconer and produced by Lionsgate Television.

Premise

Blue Mountain State is set at a fictional American university and follows the football team, its players, and their campus lives. The series uses college sports culture as the basis for its comedy, focusing on college football, hazing, partying, sex, drugs, and campus life.

Production and broadcast

The series was created by Chris Romano and Eric Falconer and produced by Lionsgate Television. It aired on Spike from January 11, 2010, to November 30, 2011, running for three seasons and 39 episodes.

Reception and legacy

Although initially short-lived, the series developed a cult following, especially after streaming exposure. Its popularity later led to a sequel film and revived interest in a possible continuation.

Blue Mountain State was followed by the 2016 film Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland. In 2024, reporting indicated that a revival was being developed with some original cast members expected to return.

Key facts

  • The series centres on the fictitious Blue Mountain State University football team, the Mountain Goats.
  • Its premise focuses on college football, hazing, partying, sex, drugs, and campus life.
  • The show ran for three seasons and 39 episodes.
  • A sequel film, Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland, was released in 2016.
  • A revival was reported to be in development in 2024.
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Canadian context

The series has Canadian relevance through cast and production ties associated with North American television distribution, and it has been widely available to Canadian viewers on major streaming platforms.

Frequently asked questions

What is Blue Mountain State?
It is an American sports comedy television series about a fictional university football team and campus life.
When did Blue Mountain State first air?
It premiered on January 11, 2010, on Spike.
How many seasons and episodes does it have?
The series ran for 3 seasons and 39 episodes.
Who created Blue Mountain State?
It was created by Chris Romano and Eric Falconer.
Was there a Blue Mountain State movie?
Yes. Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland was released in 2016.
Is a revival in development?
Deadline reported in 2024 that a revival was in development with original stars expected to return.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Mountain_State
    Supports: Premiere date, creators, production company, premise, cult following, and revival report.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1344204/
    Supports: Series title, release date, premise, principal cast, and run dates.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1344204/faq/
    Supports: Season count, episode count, runtime, premiere and end dates, genre.
  4. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70157491
    Supports: Streaming availability, genre labels, synopsis, and cast listing.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/blue_mountain_state
    Supports: Network, genre, rating, original release date, and production credits.
  6. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Blue_Mountain_State_episodes
    Supports: Episode count, season renewal history, and series end date.