# Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Season 1 Progress > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/big-bang-theory-spinoff-rollout > Updated: 2026-09-11T01:00:00.000Z. Sources: 144. Developments: 24. HBO Max launched *Stuart Fails to Save the Universe* on 23 July 2026, a sci-fi comedy spin-off of *The Big Bang Theory* following Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman) and his team as they navigate a multiverse crisis. The series has received positive reviews and a renewal for a second season, despite criticism regarding its opening title sequence being labeled “AI slop” by some viewers. Episode 6, “Spoiler: Corn Is Delicious,” aired on 27 August, featuring a reality where humans evolved from cows. In this episode, Stuart and Denise contemplate staying in the dimension, while Bert and Barry Kripke become trapped in an endless free fall between dimensions. A version of Raj Koothrappali also appears as a doomsday survivalist, warning of an eventual universal collapse. As the first season approaches its finale, Episode 9, “Spoiler: We Couldn’t Get Green Lantern,” is scheduled for 17 September 2026. Recent episodes have featured Kaley Cuoco returning as Penny, including a storyline where she is accidentally transformed into a centaur. Cuoco noted that the production scale of such episodes has felt comparable to filming a “Transformers” movie, revealing that her involvement in the project began three years ago after being approached by creator Chuck Lorre. ## Claims - Episode 2 features a cameo by Kaley Cuoco as Penny, who leads a resistance against an AI mind‑control system. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Episode 2 also includes a cameo by Christine Baranski appearing as herself in a video explaining the AI‑controlled society. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The AI uses neck‑mounted devices that deliver electric shocks to enforce constant kindness. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kevin Sussman reprises his role as Stuart Bloom in the series. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Stuart Fails to Save the Universe premiered on HBO Max on Thursday, July 23, 2026. (single source) - New episodes of the series are released weekly on Thursdays. (single source) - Episode 3 is scheduled to air on August 6, 2026. (single source) - The first season consists of ten episodes and will conclude on September 24, 2026. (single source) - The series is available exclusively in the United States on HBO Max. (single source) - Episode six is scheduled to premiere on August 27, 2026. (single source) - New episodes are released every Thursday at 6:00 PM PT and 9:00 PM ET. (single source) - The fifth episode is titled ‘Spoiler: Bert Gets Married.’ (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe approaches season one finale Kaley Cuoco discusses her return to the HBO Max series ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ as episode 9 approaches its September 17, 2026, release date. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-approaches-season-one-finale ### 2026-08-27: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 6 explores cow-human reality In episode 6 of ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’, Stuart and Denise encounter a cow-evolved human reality while Raj warns of a slow-moving multiversal collapse. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-episode-6-premieres-august-27 ### 2026-08-20: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 6 release date The Big Bang Theory spinoff ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ continues its weekly rollout on HBO Max, with episode six set to premiere on August 27, 2026. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-episode-6-release-date ### 2026-08-18: HBO Max renews ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ for season 2 HBO Max has renewed the ‘The Big Bang Theory’ spin-off ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ for a second season after high viewership numbers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbo-max-renews-stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-for-season-2 ### 2026-08-08: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe receives positive reviews Critics are praising the Big Bang Theory spinoff 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-spin-off-arrives-on-hbo-max ### 2026-08-05: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Episode 3 Premieres on HBO Max August 6, 2026 Episode 3 of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe premieres on HBO Max on August 6, 2026, featuring Melissa Rauch’s return as Bernadette in a magic‑themed universe. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-episode-3-premieres-on-hbo-max-august-6-2026 ### 2026-08-03: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Episode 3 Premieres on HBO Max in Early August Episode 3 “Spoiler: Bert Is Magic” of *Stuart Fails to Save the Universe* aired on HBO Max US on 6 Aug 2026 and reached France on 7 Aug 2026 at about 3 a.m., with promotional photos featuring the main cast. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-episode-3-premieres-on-hbo-max-in-early-august ### 2026-08-02: HBO Max's 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' Sparks AI Intro Controversy HBO Max’s *Stuart Fails to Save the Universe* spin‑off, starring Kevin Sussman and Lauren Lapkus, faces fan backlash over an AI‑generated opening sequence while delivering a multiverse adventure featuring Big B 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbo-maxs-stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-sparks-ai-intro-controversy ### 2026-07-31: Kaley Cuoco Returns as Alternate‑Universe Penny in HBO Max Spin‑Off Kaley Cuoco returns as an alternate‑universe Penny, now a resistance leader, in HBO Max’s new spin‑off “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” which premiered July 23 with a multiverse storyline. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kaley-cuoco-returns-as-alternateuniverse-penny-in-hbo-max-spinoff ### 2026-07-31: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe introduces alternate‑universe Penny as resistance leader Episode 2 of *Stuart Fails to Save the Universe* (July 30 2026) shows an alternate‑universe Penny leading a resistance against an AI‑enforced niceness regime, featuring cameos by Zack Johnson, Ramona Nowitzki, 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbo-max-launches-stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-with-weekly-episodes-and-aimindcontrol-cameo ### 2026-07-31: New TV spin‑offs announced: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe on HBO Max and Stranger Things: SIX on Webtoon HBO Max debuts The Big Bang Theory spin‑off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, while Stranger Things: SIX, a Webtoon adaptation of the Dark Horse comic, is announced, expanding both franchises. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-tv-spinoffs-announced-stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-on-hbo-max-and-stranger-things-six-on-we ### 2026-07-28: Stuart Fails To Save The Universe faces fan backlash over AI‑styled intro Stuart Fails To Save The Universe debuted on HBO Max on July 23, 2026. Fans slammed its AI‑styled opening sequence, but the show earned 74% critic and 80% audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-faces-fan-backlash-over-aistyled-intro ### 2026-07-24: HBO Max Announces Weekly Release Dates for Stuart Bloom Series and New Shows HBO Max's weekly schedule adds a Stuart Bloom episode on July 30 and new titles like the Rick and Morty spin‑off “President Curtis” and a Craig Ferguson documentary. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbo-max-announces-weekly-release-dates-for-stuart-bloom-series-and-new-shows ### 2026-07-24: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe spin‑off premieres on HBO Max with multiverse crisis HBO Max’s *Stuart Fails to Save the Universe* debuted 23 July 2026, turning the *Big Bang Theory* world into a multiverse sci‑fi comedy where Stuart Bloom must fix reality after breaking a quantum device, with 41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbo-max-launches-stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-series ### 2026-07-22: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe premieres on HBO Max, expanding The Big Bang Theory franchise HBO Max's sci‑fi comedy spin‑off *Stuart Fails to Save the Universe* debuted 23 July 2026; Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman) must fix a multiverse disaster with Denise, Bert and Barry in a 10‑episode series by Chuck 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbo-max-launches-third-big-bang-theory-spinoff-stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe ### 2026-07-19: HBO Max launches 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' Big Bang Theory spin‑off HBO Max’s July 20‑26 2026 lineup features the Big Bang Theory spin‑off ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ starring Kevin Sussman, alongside several reality and home‑renovation shows. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbo-max-launches-stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-big-bang-theory-spinoff ### 2026-07-17: Stuart Bloom leads new Big Bang Theory spin‑off on HBO Max HBO Max’s new Big Bang Theory spin‑off, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, premieres 23 July 2026 with 10 short episodes starring Kevin Sussman and a companion podcast hosted by Felicia Day and Wil Wheaton. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-spinoff-launches-on-hbo-max ### 2026-07-13: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe premieres on HBO Max July 23 HBO Max's new spinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, premieres July 23, 2026, featuring Stuart, Denise, Bert and Barry in a multiverse‑saving adventure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-premieres-on-hbo-max-july-23 ### 2026-07-09: HBO Max unveils trailer for comedy series ‘Stuart Can’t Save the Universe’ HBO Max released the trailer for ‘Stuart Can’t Save the Universe’, a 10‑episode Max Original comedy set in the Big Bang Theory multiverse, debuting late July, starring Kevin Sussman and created by Chuck Lorre’s 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbo-max-unveils-trailer-for-comedy-series-stuart-cant-save-the-universe ### 2026-07-02: HBO Max launches 'Stuart Can't Save the Universe' spin‑off of The Big Bang Theory HBO Max debuts 'Stuart Can't Save the Universe', a July 23 comedic spin‑off of The Big Bang Theory starring Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom, who must restore reality after breaking a device, with co‑stars Lauren 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbo-max-launches-stuart-cant-save-the-universe-spinoff-of-the-big-bang-theory ### 2026-06-30: HBO Max rolls out over 50 new July titles as Pro7 streams The Big Bang Theory episode HBO Max adds over 50 new series, films and documentaries for July 2026, while Germany's Pro7 streams the 'The Big Bang Theory' episode 'Das Lalita-Problem' on 30 June. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbo-max-rolls-out-over-50-new-july-titles-as-pro7-streams-the-big-bang-theory-episode ### 2026-06-28: Stuart Fails To Save The Universe spin‑off trailer unveiled for HBO Max release HBO Max released the trailer for Stuart Fails To Save The Universe, a Big Bang Theory spin‑off set to debut 24 July 2026, featuring Kevin Sussman and returning cast members. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-spinoff-trailer-unveiled-for-hbo-max-release ### 2026-06-24: The Big Bang Theory franchise expands with new spin‑off premiere and fresh episode airings in Germany The Big Bang Theory spin‑off 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' debuts on HBO Max on 23 July 2026, while a repeat of episode 'Erregungsfaktor: Null' airs on Pro7 on 25 June 2026 in Germany. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-big-bang-theory-franchise-expands-with-new-spinoff-premiere-and-fresh-episode-airings-in-germany ### 2026-06-23: HBO Max unveils trailer for Big Bang Theory spin‑off “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” HBO Max released the trailer for “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,” a Big Bang Theory spin‑off where Stuart Bloom must repair a multiverse catastrophe with help from Denise, Bert and Kripke; the ten‑episode, 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbo-max-announces-stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-spinoff-premiere --- Cite as: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe Season 1 Progress. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/big-bang-theory-spinoff-rollout