S4E8

Gem Harvest, Parts 1 & 2

Aired 2016-11-17 30 min ★ 7/10 our take
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

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 thing, and it mostly works thanks to some genuinely funny family friction. The pacing sags in the middle when the episode stretches to fill its double length, and the resolution lands a bit too easily. Still, the emotional payoff is real, and it’s a solid watch for anyone invested in the extended Universe family.