Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (PILOT)

The Big Bang Theory has entered the multiverse. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe places comic-book store owner Stuart Bloom at the center of a post-apocalyptic, low-budget, CGI-heavy adventure.In the pilot, “Spoiler: Gary Dies,” Pasadena is overrun by giant moths. Instead of fighting Godzilla, Stuart is tasked with reversing an experiment gone wrong after an alternate version of himself visits the store and explains that a quantum device created by Sheldon, Leonard, and Howard fractured reality. Stuart joins Bert and his former girlfriend Denise on a mission to save the world—but things are never that simple.On the podcast, we discuss the returning characters, cameos, Danny Elfman’s opening theme, potassium grenades, the Beastie Boys needle drop, and whether this will become Chuck Lorre’s next big hit.Tune in for our rating. Welcome to Today’s Episode.