Season Guide
Steven Universe — Season 2
Season 2 Review
Season 2 of Steven Universe premiered 2015-04-02 and ran 26 episodes through 2016-01-08.
Episodes
1
SummarySteven meets Uncle GrandpaOur TakeThe season's low point so far: contrived situations, thin motivation, and a shrug of an ending.
2
SummaryGreg reveals how he met Rose-Quartz.Our TakeA transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.
3
SummarySteven makes T-shirts with Buck Dewey.Our TakeServiceable television — it advances the story without ever surprising you.
4
SummarySteven and Connie help Jamie the mailman with love.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Steven Universe keeps its grip throughout.
5
SummarySteven, Amethyst and Garnet chase a corrupted gem monster through the Temple.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
6
SummaryConnie wants to learn sword fighting.Our TakeAn all-timer. If you sample one episode of Steven Universe, make it this one.
7
SummaryRonaldo does some investigative reporting on whether Steven and the Crystal Gems are safe for Beach City.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour…
8
SummarySteven and the Crystal Gems revisit the Kindergarten and find a dark secret.Our TakeA masterclass episode — confident, surprising, and completely earned.
9
SummaryGreg tells Steven and Connie the story of how he learned about Gem fusion.Our TakeEverything Steven Universe does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.
10
SummarySteven and the Crystal Gems try to relax with a slumber party.Our TakeA well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
11
SummaryA magical disturbance causes an interruption to Steven's favorite show.Our TakeA masterclass episode — confident, surprising, and completely earned.
12
SummaryThe friends take a trip out of town.Our TakeA standout hour — the kind of episode that justifies the whole series. Steven Universe at the top of its game.
13
SummarySteven and Amethyst pay a visit to the odd world of Onion's house.Our TakeThis one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak Steven Universe.
14
SummarySteven joins a theatre group along with Jamie.Our TakeAn all-timer. If you sample one episode of Steven Universe, make it this one.
15
SummaryAn old spaceship is looked around by the Gems.Our TakeEverything Steven Universe does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.
16
SummarySteven and Connie sneak into a hospital to recover Rose's Sword, and meet an enemy while trying.Our TakeA standout hour — the kind of episode that justifies the whole series.…
17
SummarySteven helps Sadie plan a performance for Beachapalooza.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Steven Universe keeps its grip throughout.
18
SummaryWe finally see inside steven's bathroom.Our TakeAn all-timer. If you sample one episode of Steven Universe, make it this one.
19
SummarySteven helps a friend who is afraid of thunderstorms.Our TakeThis one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak Steven Universe.
20
SummaryThe gang return to the family barn to build robots.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
21
SummarySteven and Amethyst get involved with Gem gossip.Our TakeA masterclass episode — confident, surprising, and completely earned.
22
SummaryGarnet finally tells Steven the story of how she came to be a Crystal Gem.Our TakeEverything Steven Universe does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.
23
SummarySteven has a birthday party out at the barn, and decides he has some growing up to do.Our TakeA masterclass episode — confident, surprising, and completely earned.
24
SummaryThe Gems go to the moon.Our TakeA masterclass episode — confident, surprising, and completely earned.
25
SummarySteven doubts everyone.Our TakeEverything Steven Universe does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.
26
SummarySteven listens to a friend's audio diary.Our TakeA masterclass episode — confident, surprising, and completely earned.