TV series
Every universe needs a hero. We got Stuart.
After accidentally creating a new multiverse, comic book store owner Stuart Bloom must locate a quantum-interference device to restore reality.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, and HBO Max (Via Amazon Prime) in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
After accidentally creating a new multiverse, comic book store owner Stuart Bloom must locate a quantum-interference device to restore reality.
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Episode 1
After breaking a quantum-interference device, mild-mannered comic book store owner Stuart Bloom must save the universe from imminent destruction.
Directed by Kyle NewacheckWritten by Zak Penn, Chuck Lorre, Bill PradyGuest stars Kunal Nayyar, Penn Jillette, Teller, Ryan Cartwright, Josh Brener, Rich Ting, Anthony Alabi, Atticus Batacan
Episode 2
Stuart, Bert, Denise, and Barry Kripke find themselves in an idyllic, peaceful Earth...that happens to be controlled by a repressive and vicious AI.
Directed by Kyle NewacheckWritten by Zak Penn, Chuck Lorre, Bill PradyGuest stars Ryan Cartwright, Josh Brener, Tommy Walker, Kaley Cuoco, Christine Baranski, Riki Lindhome, Brian Thomas Smith, Brandon Morales
Episode 3
In a world where magic is real, Bert discovers a gift for sorcery, while Stuart enlists the help of one of this universe’s most powerful wizards.
Directed by Kyle NewacheckWritten by Zak Penn, Chuck Lorre, Bill PradyGuest stars Tommy Walker, Matty Cardarople, Doug Simpson, Melissa Rauch, Wil Wheaton, Louis Mustillo, Marieve Herington, Kassie Hight
Episode 4
Stuart questions what's real after landing in a mental hospital. Kripke finds himself with a new love interest.
Directed by Kyle NewacheckWritten by Zak Penn, Chuck Lorre, Bill PradyGuest stars Ryan Cartwright, Josh Brener, Tommy Walker, Stacie Greenwell, Violette Linnz, Zoe Cipres, Mayim Bialik, Jon Cryer
Episode 5
The gang arrives in paradise, where everyone lives in harmony with nature and each other. Bert finds true love and the machine is broken.
Directed by Jonathan FrakesWritten by Zak Penn, Chuck Lorre, Bill PradyGuest stars Jascha Slesers, Zoe Cipres, Rachelle Goulding, Gastón Brouet, Charlie Barnett, Tommy Martinez, Brandon Sutton, Vinessa Vidotto
Episode 6
As Bert and Kripke team up, Stuart and Denise take a big step forward in a universe that looks and feels normal...with one major difference.
Directed by Jonathan FrakesWritten by Zak Penn, Chuck Lorre, Bill PradyGuest stars Kunal Nayyar, Ryan Cartwright, Josh Brener, Tommy Walker, John Mariano, Alan Aymie
Episode 7
While attempting to steal a new piece of technology from Caltech, Stuart, Denise, Bert, and Kripke run into some very familiar visitors.
Directed by Kyle NewacheckWritten by Zak Penn, Chuck Lorre, Bill PradyGuest stars Riki Lindhome, Melissa Rauch, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Brooklyn Rose, Harley Bronwyn, Brooklyn Jaramillo, Mila Jaymes, Sofia Grey
Episode 8
After 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.
Directed by Kyle NewacheckWritten by Zak Penn, Chuck Lorre, Bill PradyGuest stars Ryan Cartwright, Josh Brener, Tommy Walker, Kaley Cuoco, Omar Moustafa Ghonim, Joshua Malina, Jonathan Adams, Anthony Alabi
Episode 9
Written by Zak Penn, Chuck Lorre, Bill PradyGuest stars Ryan Cartwright, Josh Brener
Episode 10
Written by Zak Penn, Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady
Episode information updated Sep 12, 2026
Kevin SussmanStuart Bloom / Alternate Stuart Bloom
Lauren LapkusDenise / Alternate Denise
Brian PosehnBert Kibbler
John Ross BowieBarry Kripke
Kunal NayyarRajesh Koothrappali
Penn JillettePenn Jillette
TellerTeller
Ryan CartwrightKyle
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