Widely regarded as one of the small screen’s most celebrated and beloved sitcoms of all time, the TV juggernautThe Big Bang Theoryran for 12 sensational seasons and spawned a whopping 279 episodes, effectively establishing a lucrative multimedia franchise that only continues to grow. Following in the footsteps of its fellow popular spin-offs,Young SheldonandGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage,the latest entry in the ever-evolving world is the highly buzzed-aboutStuart Fails to Save the Universe, which marks the fourth series in the fan-favoriteTBBTfranchise.
First announced to be in development in April 2023 and later revealed to focus on the earnest and anxious comic book store owner Stuart Bloom, the sitcom will feature Kevin Sussman reprising his role as the titular character alongside a few other familiar faces fromTBBTthat are sure to leave passionate audiences thrilled. Let’s take a look at everything we know about the sitcom so far.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Who From ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Are Reprising Their Roles?
After the spectacular success of fellow spin-offsYoung SheldonandGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, the fan-favorite juggernautThe Big Bang Theoryis looking to further expand its domination of the small screen withStuart Fails to Save the Universe, which first got passionate viewers excited when it was announced to be in the works back in April 2023. After years of playing the endearing and perpetually lonely comic book store owner Stuart Bloom inTBBT,Kevin Sussman is finally getting his chance to shine in the lead role and will be reuniting with more of the franchise’s quirky characters.
Joining the spin-off isLauren Lapkus as Denise, the comic book store’s spunky assistant manager who eventually develops a romantic relationship with Stuart, as well as the socially awkward and lovable geologistBert Kibbler, portrayed by Brian Posehn. JoiningStuart Fails to Save the UniverseisJohn Ross Bowie, who starred as the quick-witted physicist Barry Kripke. Bowie even shared a snapshot of the eclectic group as they met up for a table read in March 2025, much to the elation of eager fans.
What Is ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ About?
The official premise ofStuart Fails to Save the Universewas long kept under wraps, with fans initially only expecting the story to follow the kind-hearted and depressed comic book lover’s life after the events ofThe Big Bang Theoryas he makes it his mission to keep Pasadena’s Comic Center afloat while pursuing his romance with his fiery girlfriend Denise. Yet, with Warner Bros recently releasing more details, the plot is crazier than anyone could have expected.
“I wanted to do something radical that would take me out of my comfort zone. Something the characters on ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ would have loved, hated, and argued about.” Chuck Lorre
Fans can expect the same comedic beats as expected, butStuart Fails to Save the Universeis literal in its title. In the new spin-off.Stuart is in charge of piecing back the universe after accidentally breaking a machine that Leonard and Sheldon broke, resulting in a splitting of reality. Here he is joined by Denise, Bert, and Barry Kripke, as they help him piece things back together. The series promises run-ins from various characters from theTBBTuniverse and beyond, often resulting in hilarity through misadventure.
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The Creative Team Behind the Exciting Spin-Off
Devoted fans ofThe Big Bang Theorywill be happy to learn thata few of the original hit’s creatives are also set to return forStuart Fails to Save the Universe,as bothTV titan Chuck Lorreand Bill Prady are returning to serve as executive producers for the new series after co-creatingTBBT. Joining Lorre and Prady isscreenwriter Zak Penn, who notably penned the script forThe Incredible Hulkand helped co-writeX2and its sequelX-Men: The Last Stand,while helping Joss Whedon come up with the story for the blockbuster superhero flickThe Avengers.Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD US Networks, spoke on his excitement for the team in an official press release from Warner Bros. Discovery:
Chuck and Bill have given us one of the most enduring comedies of our time with ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ and we can’t wait to see the universe continue with this new series. With the help of Zak — a masterful storyteller — this next iteration promises to capture the essence of what fans loved about the original series, but with a completely fresh twist.
Lorre is no stranger to helping craft celebrated television hits, as he is nicknamed the “King of Sitcoms” and helped create popular shows likeDharma & Greg, Two and a Half Men, andThe Big Bang Theory. He was also a showrunner forYoung Sheldonand helped conceptualizeGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, proving thatStuart Fails to Save the Universeis in extremely capable hands and will likely follow in the successful footsteps of its fellow spin-offs and trailblazing predecessor.
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Where Can Fans Stream the Series?
ThoughStuart Fails to Save the Universeis still waiting to be officially picked up for production, the sitcom is expected to make Max, rather than CBS, its exclusive home. Though both thesmash hitsYoung SheldonandGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriagehave called CBS their home,the upcoming series will be available solely on Maxas the streamer currently holds the rights toThe Big Bang Theory,having paid a whopping $600 million for all 12 seasons and 279 episodes. WhenStuart Fails to Save the Worldis completed and broadcast, fans can head to Max to watch the lovable lead and his friends in all their geeky glory.
