Season Guide
Steven Universe Season 4
Season 4 Review
⚠ Spoiler alert Season notes below reveal how the story develops.
Season 4 of Steven Universe premiered 2016-08-11 and ran 24 episodes through 2017-05-11.
Episodes
1
Summary A monster problem surfaces. Our Take A goofy cartoon-logic episode that leans hard on slapstick as Peridot tries to outsmart a corrupted , and your tolerance for Wile E.…
2
Summary Steven and the Gems examine fusions. Our Take A breezy clip-show-style episode that mostly hangs out inside the temple with Smoky Quartz, and honestly, the loose hangout vibe is…
3
SummarySteven visits the library with Connie and uncovers a thought gone forever book.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why Steven Universe works.
4
Summary Steven and Connie learn to focus better. Our Take It's a quiet, meditative episode that leans on its song and visuals more than plot, and mostly pulls it off.…
5
Summary Steven tells people’s fortunes at Funland. Our Take A low-key filler episode that mostly works because of Mr. Smiley, who turns out to have a surprisingly sad history behind…
6
SummaryPearl, Steven and Amethyst go to a rock show.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why Steven Universe works.
7
Summary Steven learns about Onion’s secret group of friends. Our Take A weirdly slight episode that leans hard on Onion's oddball charm and mostly gets away with it. The kid…
8
Summary Steven’s autumn visit to the barn brings a new stranger into his life. Our Take A quieter, Thanksgiving-flavored special that leans on Andy DeMayo's introduction to carry the whole…
9
SummaryGreg tells Steven the story of his first winter with Steven.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
10
SummaryA strange dream prompts Steven to search for answers.Our TakeThis one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak Steven Universe.
11
SummarySteven and the Gems take off on a search and recovery mission.Our TakeThis one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak Steven Universe.
12
Summary The Gems try to pull off a heist. Our Take A fun change of pace that plays the show as a caper, with the Gems adopting fake personas to…
13
SummarySteven visits a special zoo.Our TakeA classic for the ages. If you sample one episode of Steven Universe, make it this one.
14
Summary Steven and the Gems make a daring escape! Our Take A tense, satisfying payoff that finally gives the Diamonds some real screen time, and Blue Diamond's grief hits harder…
15
SummaryConnie helps look after Beach City while Steven is busy.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why Steven Universe works.
16
Summary Steven goes into his room in the temple to look for answers. Our Take This is a slow, contained episode that leans almost entirely on one conversation between Steven…
17
Summary Ronaldo sets out to find all the rock people living in Beach City! Our Take Ronaldo episodes are always a gamble, and this one lands somewhere in the middle.…
18
Summary Steven returns to the ring to continue his pro wrestling odyssey. Our Take A low-key closer to the wrestling subplot that feels more like a shrug than a payoff.…
19
SummarySteven's gem family continues to grow.Our TakeVery good, not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why Steven Universe works.
20
Summary When Lion coughs up a magical key, Steven goes on a quest to discover what it unlocks. Our Take A low-key, wandering episode that trades plot for mood, and…
21
SummarySteven and Connie join Connie's father on a stake out.Our TakeA well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
22
Summary Steven, Lars and Sadie get invited to a party with the Cool Kids. Our Take A low-key hangout episode that mostly coasts on charm. Lars gets some real character…
23
Summary People are disappearing from Beach City, and Steven tries to solve the mystery. Our Take This one's mostly setup for the finale, and it shows. The creeping dread of…
24
Summary Steven struggles to fix his mistakes. Our Take This is a heavy, mostly setup hour where Steven's guilt finally boils over, and while the emotional logic lands, the pacing…