Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (2026)

Name: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Rating: 8.4

TV-MA — Mature Audiences

Rating: 8.4

IMDb

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Synopsis

After accidentally creating a new multiverse, comic book store owner Stuart Bloom must locate a quantum-interference device to restore reality.

First Air Date: 2026-07-23

Last Air Date: 2026-09-24

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 10

Created By: Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, Bill Prady

Networks: HBO Max

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Top Cast

Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom / Alternate Stuart Bloom
Lauren Lapkus as Denise / Alternate Denise
Brian Posehn as Bert Kibbler
John Ross Bowie as Barry Kripke
Ryan Cartwright as Kyle
Tommy Walker as Gary
Josh Brener as Trevor
Riki Lindhome as Ramona Nowitzki
André Sogliuzzo as The Adversary
Kunal Nayyar as Rajesh Koothrappali

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Spoiler: Gary Dies (2026-07-23)

After breaking a quantum-interference device, mild-mannered comic book store owner Stuart Bloom must save the universe from imminent destruction.
Ep. 2: Spoiler: Zack's in This One (2026-07-30)

Stuart, Bert, Denise, and Barry Kripke find themselves in an idyllic, peaceful Earth...that happens to be controlled by a repressive and vicious AI.
Ep. 3: Spoiler: Bert Is Magic (2026-08-06)

In a world where magic is real, Bert discovers a gift for sorcery, while Stuart enlists the help of one of this universe’s most powerful wizards.
Ep. 4: Spoiler: Stuart Makes a Wallet (2026-08-13)

Stuart questions what's real after landing in a mental hospital. Kripke finds himself with a new love interest.
Ep. 5: Spoiler: Bert Gets Married (2026-08-20)

The gang arrives in paradise, where everyone lives in harmony with nature and each other. Bert finds true love and the machine is broken.
Ep. 6: Spoiler: Corn Is Delicious (2026-08-27)

As Bert and Kripke team up, Stuart and Denise take a big step forward in a universe that looks and feels normal...with one major difference.
Ep. 7: Spoiler: Dexys Midnight Runners Get a Royalty Payment (2026-09-03)

While attempting to steal a new piece of technology from Caltech, Stuart, Denise, Bert, and Kripke run into some very familiar visitors.
Ep. 8: Spoiler: We're as Confused as You Are (2026-09-10)

After being thrust into a world that is perpetually at war, Stuart must complete his mission before he and the rest of the gang can flee to safety.
Ep. 9: Spoiler: We Couldn't Get Green Lantern (2026-09-17)

After finding themselves trapped in a comic book, Stuart, Denise, Bert, and Kripke must enlist the help of a superhero – and avoid a supervillain!
Ep. 10: Spoiler: Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience (2026-09-24)

The gang suddenly finds themselves back in the comic book store – but where is that laughter coming from?