Archives Episodes

Summary Lion lays on Steven’s face while he sleeps. Our Take A carefully constructed episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Steven grows a patch of watermelons and discovers a new power. Our Take Serviceable television, it advances the story without ever surprising you.

Summary Steven imagines what garnet does before she returns. Our Take Skippable unless you’re a completist. The season recovers after this.

Summary Steven convinces the Gems to act as his mother. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.

Summary Steven gets caught up in paranormal theories. Our Take Weak by Steven Universe’s standards, subplot padding with a thin throughline.

Summary Steven, Lars and Sadie visit a beach to mend their friendship. Our Take A miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags, and the hour mostly fills time.

Summary A Secret Team is formed to retrieve the missing shards of a popped gem. Our Take A miss. The writing strains, the pacing drags, and the hour mostly fills time.

Summary Steven tries to build a spaceship for Pearl. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.

Summary Greg moves in with Steven after injuring his leg. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Lapis Lazuli disappears after reigniting a past conflict with the three Crystal Gems and takes the ocean with her, leaving Beach City in a panic on the first day of summer. Steven, Connie, Greg, Lion and the Gems go…