7 Best Kevin Sussman Movies and Shows to Watch Before ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’

Things aren’t over yet for The Big Bang Theory’s latest spinoff show Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, but the hit series’ universe is getting another expansion soon, this time leaving The Big Bang Theory’s leading characters behind.

Titled Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the upcoming TV show helmed by Chuck Lorre will see Kevin Sussman reprising his role as Stuart Bloom, a comic book store owner who was desperate to become friends with Leonard, Sheldon and co in the original series.

Now that Stuart has a show of his own, The Big Bang Theory’s fans might want to check out some other titles of Sussman apart from his breakout role — in case you’re one of them, here’s a list of the actor’s best movies and shows so far.

‘Liberty Heights’ (1999)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Liberty Heights holds scores of 85% and 76% from critics and viewers
• On IMDb, the movie is rated 7/10

Barry Levinson’s coming-of-age drama primarily follows two brothers from a Jewish-American family trying to navigate their life amidst social changes and racial tensions in 1950s Baltimore.

Kevin Sussman portrays Alan Joseph Zuckerman, one of the students in the boys’ social circle.

‘Funny Money’ (2007)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Funny Money has scores of 43% and 30% from critics and audiences
• On IMDb, the movie rates 5.2/10

This comedy stars Sussman as Henry Sherman, a quirky supporting character who becomes involved in the whole mess when mild-mannered accountant Henry Perkins accidentally takes someone else’s briefcase full of millions of dollars.

Trying to flee the country while still keeping the briefcase to himself, Henry starts up a chain of chaotic events leading to his numerous encounters with gangsters and government agents.

‘Wet Hot American Summer’ (2001)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Wet Hot American Summer keeps scores of 39% and 75% from critics and viewers
• On IMDb, the movie’s rating is 6.5/10

A cult comedy classic movie starring Paul Rudd and Bradley Cooper among others, Wet Hot American Summer takes place on the last day of a summer camp in 1981 where teens try to resolve their romantic problems before leaving.

Here, Kevin Sussman plays Steve, one of the minor camp characters.

‘Garmento’ (2002)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Garmento holds scores of 27% and 86% from critics and audiences
• On IMDb, the movie is rated 6.3/10

A satirical take on the fashion industry’s darkest corners, Garmento follows an idealistic young woman who discovers that the fashion world is far from being that nice and easy when she gets a job at a New York fashion company.

The movie explores themes of ambition and exploitation, with Kevin Sussman coming in here as Tony, a character involved in the firm’s inner workings.

‘My Name Is Earl’ (2005 — 2009)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, My Name Is Earl has scores of 82% and 89% from critics and viewers
• On IMDb, the show rates 7.8/10

Starring Jason Lee in the leading role, this hit sitcom primarily centres on Earl Hickey, a small-time thief who learns what karma is when he loses his winning $100.000 lottery ticket after being hit by a car.

While staying in the hospital, Earl realises he needs to make it up to those who he did wrong.

With a list of things he has to fix, Earl embarks on a comedic journey of redemption.

Kevin Sussman guest-starred in the show as Zeke, a character appearing in a single episode.

‘Lessons in Chemistry’ (2023)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Lessons in Chemistry keeps a score of 83% from both critics and audiences
• On IMDb, the series is rated 8.2/10

Set in the 1950s, the series stars Brie Larson as Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist who ends up hosting a cooking show after being fired because of gender discrimination.

With no other means to fix the situation, Elizabeth starts seeing the cooking show as her own tool to challenge societal norms and inspire women across the world to pursue their dreams no matter what.

Sussman portrays Walter, a recurring character who supports Elizabeth’s journey.

‘Ugly Betty’ (2006 — 2010)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Ugly Betty has scores of 97% and 84% from critics and viewers
• On IMDb, the show’s rating is 6.8/10

The hit comedy drama starring America Ferrera follows Betty Suarez, a smart young woman who might not know much about fashion, but still gets a job at a high-end fashion magazine.

Despite being seen as unfit for her work, Betty does her best to navigate through societal challenges and expectations, all the while advancing her career.

In the show’s first season, Kevin Sussman portrays Betty’s former boyfriend Walter who the former leaves when she starts seeking a more ambitious life path.