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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

2026 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

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

9.0(939 reviews)

62.5821% popularity

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Details

First air date: Jul 23, 2026
Last air date: Sep 10, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 10
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: HBO Max
Creator / showrunner: Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, Bill Prady
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Warner Bros. Television, Chuck Lorre Productions

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Keywords

comic book shopspin offalternate universemultiverseimprobable teamfail

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2026 · 10 episodes

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.

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Cast

Kevin Sussman

Stuart Bloom / Alternate Stuart Bloom

Lauren Lapkus

Denise

Brian Posehn

Bert Kibbler

John Ross Bowie

Barry Kripke / Supreme Ruler Barry Kripke

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Reviews & ratings

9.0

939 community reviews

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Alex Rivera8/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim9/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel10/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee8/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong9/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful