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HBO Max Debuts Two New “Stuart Fails” Episodes Thursday

7/31/2026

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HBO Max aired two episodes of “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.
Kaley Cuoco returned as leader Penny, with Brian Thomas Smith appearing as ex-boyfriend Zack.
After a 30-month re-education program, resistance kidnapped Stuart, Bert and Kripke, took them to a warehouse and had Penny slap them.
Christine Baranski hosted the re-education video, with creators Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady and Zak Penn saying the multiverse lets actors play different versions.

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HBO Max aired two episodes of “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.
Kaley Cuoco returned as leader Penny, with Brian Thomas Smith appearing as ex-boyfriend Zack.
After a 30-month re-education program, resistance kidnapped Stuart, Bert and Kripke, took them to a warehouse and had Penny slap them.
Christine Baranski hosted the re-education video, with creators Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady and Zak Penn saying the multiverse lets actors play different versions.