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A humble comic book store owner is mankind’s only hope in this Big Bang Theory spin-off. Welp.
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After breaking a quantum-interference device, mild-mannered comic book store owner Stuart Bloom must save the universe from imminent destruction.
Spoiler: Zack’s in this OneStuart, 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.
Spoiler: Bert Is MagicAfter the gang arrives in a world where magic is real, Bert discovers a natural gift for sorcery, while Kripke finds himself on his friend's bad side. Meanwhile, Stuart must enlist the help of one of this universe's most powerful wizards.
Spoiler: Stuart Makes a WalletAfter landing in a mental hospital, Stuart questions whether his memories of hopping from universe to universe are the product of an overactive imagination...or psychotic illusion. Meanwhile, Kripke has a new love interest.
Spoiler: Bert Gets MarriedThe gang arrives in paradise, where everyone lives in harmony with nature and each other. Bert finds true love and the machine is broken.
Spoiler: Corn Is DeliciousEmboldened after landing in a universe that looks and feels normal – except for one slight difference – Stuart takes a big leap forward with Denise. Meanwhile, Bert and Kripke team up to find a way out.
Spoiler: Dexys Midnight Runners Get a Royalty PaymentWhile attempting to steal a new piece of technology from Caltech, Stuart, Denise, Bert, and Kripke run into some very familiar visitors.
Spoiler: We're as Confused as You AreAfter 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.
Spoiler: We Couldn't Get Green LanternAfter finding themselves trapped in a comic book, Stuart, Denise, Bert, and Kripke take advantage of their new surroundings to enlist the help of a superhero. The only problem...this world also has supervillains!
Spoiler: Filmed Before a Live Studio AudienceSuddenly back in the comic book store, the gang must make sense of where they are in the universe...and where is that laughter coming from? Meanwhile, Stuart forgets an important date.
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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
TV Series· Comedy· 1 Season· 10 Episodes· 2026
About this series
After breaking a device built by genius besties (and frequent patrons of The Comic Center of Pasadena) Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter, Stuart Bloom incites an all-out multiverse war. And it's up to him, his friends, and his girlfriend to find a way to fix it. No pressure, then.
Unlike other stories within The Big Bang Theory world, Stuart Fails the Save the Universe is a wild ride of sci-fi adventure, action, and exploration, meeting alternate versions of some of our favourite characters from the wider Big Bang Theory television universe.
Can Stuart keep his livelihood and relationship afloat while he tries to save the world as we know it? Tune into this The Big Bang Theory spin-off to find out.
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