Stuart Fails To Save The Universe’s Baffling Cameo Creates A The Big Bang Theory Plot Hole

Despite its multiversal story, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe manages to create a The Big Bang Theory plot hole. Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, together with Zak Penn, have expanded the nerd-centric sitcom once again, although this time, with a spinoff set in the future. Taking place after the events of The Big Bang Theory finale, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is unlike anything in the franchise, as it fully leans on the sci-fi genre, unlike its predecessors’ grounded storytelling.

Kevin Sussman’s Stuart Bloom is forced on a multiversal journey with Lauren Lapkus’ Denise, Brian Posehn’s Bert Kibbler, and John Ross Bowie’s to save reality. Apparently, the comic book store owner accidentally destroyed the Vari-state Quantum Entanglement device created by Howard Wolowitz, Sheldon Cooper, and Leonard Hofstafdter, resulting in the dystopian state of Pasadena in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 1. Even as the show jumps from one reality to another, one small detail leads to its first-ever The Big Bang Theory plot hole.

Stuart Should Have Recognized Amy’s Dad & Leonard’s Mom

The fact that Stuart Fails to Save the Universe deals with alternate realities gives it creative space to take risks without breaking canon. Despite that, it still manages to contradict The Big Bang Theory continuity thanks to a couple of fun cameos. In the premiere, Stuart and Bert walk down the streets of Pasadena to find Penn & Teller performing for sustenance. In an effort to help the duo, Stuart hands Penn some donations. The problem with this is that Penn was actually in The Big Bang Theory, playing Amy’s father, Larry.

Subsequently, Christine Baranski appears in Stuart Fails to Save the Universe episode 2 as herself through a PSA, and once again, Stuart AND Barry should have recognized her as Leonard’s mom. As established in the series thus far, it doesn’t matter what universe Stuart and his crew land on, they still recognize the people that they already know from the main timeline. That’s the reason why Stuart recognized Raj and Penny. Given that, he should have done the same when they encountered Penn and Baranski. The fact that Stuart sat beside Beverly during Leonard and Penny’s wedding, while Barry even tried hitting on her, makes this worse.

Which Other The Big Bang Theory Characters Might Appear In Stuart Fails To Save The Universe?

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With two episodes out, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe still has several episodes to go. Plenty of time to bring in more familiar faces from the flagship, and perhaps, even its prequels. After all, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is dealing with alternate realities, so it won’t create any plot holes to bring them in despite the timeline discrepancy. In terms of members of the Pasadena gang, Raj and Penny have already appeared, setting a precedent for the rest of the group. What’s the most curious is if Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will feature an on-screen reunion between Leonard and Sheldon, especially after Young Sheldon ignored Johnny Galecki’s character.

Regarding The Big Bang Theory supporting characters, marketing for the show previously confirmed that Will Wheaton is appearing as an evil version of himself. What leads to his comeback and transformation is uncertain at this point, but it’s always fun seeing him, especially considering the genre of the show and the actor’s ties to Star Trek. Other potential fun cameos include Leslie Winkle and, with a little bit more creativity, Mrs. Wolowitz. Sky’s the limit when it comes to this, which makes Stuart Fails to Save the Universe‘s future wildly exciting.