Archives Episodes

Summary Garnet and Steven explore the most unlikely timelines in Beach City. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Steven Universe works.

Summary Steven shoots a documentary that follows a local band as they get their first big break. Our Take A sturdy episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary Steven takes Garnet to meet some of his new friends. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Stevonnie finds themself alone on an adventure. Our Take A quiet, dreamlike hour that mostly steps away from the main plot, and it pays off. Stevonnie surviving alone on an alien world gives us some gorgeous visuals and a…

Summary Lars rises to the occasion. Our Take A pirate adventure in space sounds like a detour, but this one lands because it finally gives Lars a real identity beyond his arc’s early awkwardness. The action is brisk, the banter…

Summary Kevin is throwing a party, and Steven is invited. Our Take Kevin gets a full episode and somehow it works, mostly because the show uses his obnoxiousness to poke at Steven and Connie’s awkward fallout without turning either of…

Summary Steven and the Cool Kids start a band, but they have trouble finding their sound. Our Take A fun side trip that gives Sadie’s arc some real room to breathe. The band’s goofy horror-rock aesthetic lands surprisingly well, and…

Summary Steven, Amethyst and Peridot try to spruce up the Kindergarten. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Pumpkin goes missing! Our Take A quiet, sad one that sneaks up on you. The Pumpkin angle is mostly a distraction, and the pacing drags until Lapis’s fear of the Diamonds takes over, at which point it lands harder…

Summary Greg and the Gems take Steven on vacation to help him relax. Our Take A quiet bottle episode that wants to be a breather but mostly feels like treading water. Greg’s attempts to distract Steven land some gentle laughs,…