Season 1 – Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

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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. Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we’ve come to know and love from “The Big Bang Theory.” As the title implies, things don’t go well.

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Critics Consensus

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe manages to brighten up its franchise through a genre-bending all-things-go sitcom that has the comedic chops to satisfy.

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David Bianculli

NPR

Aug 12

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe has no laugh track, and plays like an action-adventure series. But it's relentlessly, inventively funny.

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J. Kelly Nestruck

Globe and Mail

Jul 30

It’s hard to get invested in infinite and therefore consequence-free worlds -- and, in terms of the comedy, I only really chuckled at Posehn’s deadpan reactions to each strange new one.

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Ben Dowell

The Times (UK)

Jul 25

3/5

Nerds trying to be funny can be wearisome and mildly tragic but there is something engaging in seeing them immerse themselves in the kind of weirdo adventures they enjoy obsessing about.

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Tom Beasley

Voice Magazine

Aug 13

3/5

The result is a deeply weird show that is both thrillingly original and disappointingly wedded to the past.

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Sonal Pandya

Times Now

Aug 5

3/5

Sussman and Posehn still have their awkward, nerdy charm from The Big Bang Theory. But this time, the pressure is on them to carry through an entire series.

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Joyce Slaton

Common Sense Media

Aug 2

3/5

High-concept, imaginative and littered with guest stars from The Big Bang Theory universe, this wild spin-off is good weird fun.

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Sergio F

@RT15382699 1d

I genuinely enjoy every single episode of this show. There is something special about seeing these characters in different situations: no one feels unnecessary, and no one feels missing. One of the most refreshing things about the series is how the roles have changed. Characters who were once secondary are now the protagonists, while the former main characters have naturally become supporting ones, and somehow it works perfectly. The stories are lighthearted, entertaining, fresh, and full of charm. You don't even need to know or have watched The Big Bang Theory to enjoy it. This series has built its own identity and, most importantly, its own soul. It is simply one of those shows that makes me happy every time I watch it. I know I will remember it fondly and come back to watch it again and again.

Nadine D

@Vilanelle 2d

It’s funny, light and refreshing to see well known characters again in another setting. I like the new clever absurdity in each episode.

Rachael C

@unchangedtersina 3d

This feels like someone put The Big Bang Theory cameos into Sliders and told everyone to just go with it. It's silly, nostalgic and definitely not trying to be serious sci-fi. Some jokes miss completely, but when it works, it's genuinely hilarious.

Cynthia T

@Lilia415 4d

I’m absolutely engaged! I love it

Tim F

@Timf12 4d

I like this cast. There’s a couple funny lines. But this lost my interest hard in the third to fourth episode.

Andrea G

@Andii_8 4d

Está muy entretenida la serie además salen muchos personajes de antes me encanta porque es absurda de eso se trata 🥰👍🏻

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Kevin Sussman

Stuart Bloom

Brian Posehn

Bert Kibbler

Lauren Lapkus

Denise

John Ross Bowie

Barry Kripke

Charlie Barnett

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Zoe Cipres

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Episode 1

Aired Jul 23, 2026

Spoiler: Gary Dies

After breaking a quantum-interference device, comic book store owner Stuart Bloom must save the universe from imminent destruction.

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Episode 2

Aired Jul 30, 2026

Spoiler: Zack's in This One

The universe where Stuart, Bert and Kripke have arrived is ruled by an AI that forces everyone to be calm and peaceful, or else a neural chip will give them electric shocks.

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Episode 3

Aired Aug 6, 2026

Spoiler: Bert is Magic

Stuart, Bert, Denise and Barry Kripke find themselves in what appears to be an ideal and peaceful Earth - that happens to be controlled by a repressive and vicious AI.

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Episode 4

Aired Aug 13, 2026

Spoiler: Stuart Makes a Wallet

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 collapse.

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Episode 5

Aired Aug 20, 2026

Spoiler: Bert Gets Married

The group reaches paradise, where everyone resides in harmony with nature and one another. Bert discovers true love, but the machine breaks down.

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Episode 6

Aired Aug 27, 2026

Spoiler: Corn Is Delicious

Bert and Kripke team up; Stuart and Denise reach a major milestone in a universe that seems normal, save for one detail.

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Episode 7

Airs Sep 3

Spoiler: Dexys Midnight Runners Get a Royalty Payment

Comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom brings about the end of the universe, and is tasked with restoring reality along with his girlfriend Denise, geologist Bert, and quantum physicist Barry Kripke.

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Episode 8

Airs Sep 10

Spoiler: We're as Confused as You Are

Comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom brings about the end of the universe, and is tasked with restoring reality along with his girlfriend Denise, geologist Bert, and quantum physicist Barry Kripke.

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Episode 9

Airs Sep 17

Spoiler: We Couldn't Get Green Lantern

Comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom brings about the end of the universe, and is tasked with restoring reality along with his girlfriend Denise, geologist Bert, and quantum physicist Barry Kripke.

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Episode 10

Airs Sep 24

Spoiler: Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience

Comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom brings about the end of the universe, and is tasked with restoring reality along with his girlfriend Denise, geologist Bert, and quantum physicist Barry Kripke.

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