The universe of "The Big Bang Theory" continues to expand with the premiere of its third spinoff, "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe." The series debuted on HBO Max on July 23, marking the first streaming-exclusive spinoff for the franchise. "Young Sheldon" and "Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage" previously premiered on CBS.
In the new show, comic book store owner Stuart Bloom, portrayed by Kevin Sussman, is tasked with restoring reality after inadvertently triggering a multiversal Armageddon. The incident occurs when he breaks a device created by "Big Bang Theory" characters Sheldon and Leonard. The plot involves Stuart encountering alternate-universe versions of familiar characters, alongside his girlfriend Denise, geologist Bert, and quantum physicist Barry.
"Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" premiered on July 23 at 9 p.m. ET. New episodes will be released weekly on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max, with the season concluding on September 24.
To watch the series, a subscription to HBO Max is required. The service offers a plan with ads for $10.99 per month and an ad-free version for $18.49 per month. Bundles that include HBO Max with Disney+ and Hulu are also available, priced at $19.99 per month with ads and $32.99 per month without ads.
The cast includes Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom, Brian Posehn as Bert Kibbler, Lauren Lapkus as Denise, and John Ross Bowie as Barry Kripke. Additional cast members reprising their "Big Bang Theory" roles or appearing in undisclosed capacities include Wil Wheaton, Joshua Malina, Christine Baranski, Riki Lindhome, and Teller.