Back to the Moon
Summary Steven and the Gems return to the Moon Base. Our Take A tense, tightly paced episode that finally drags some big secrets into the open, and the Rubies make for surprisingly great comedy along the way. The reveal hits…
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Earthlings
Summary Steven, Amethyst and Peridot face off against Jasper and her army of gem monsters. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak Steven Universe.
Beta
Summary Amethyst acts strangely when she and Steven visit friends in the country. Our Take A laid-back country visit that sneaks up on you, spending most of its runtime on jokes and Peridot’s weird farm life before landing a gut…
Bismuth, Parts 1 & 2
Summary An item from the Gems’ past is discovered inside of Lion’s mane. Our Take This one goes bigger than usual, giving a fan-favorite character a proper introduction with a double runtime and some genuinely heavy ideas about war and…
Steven vs. Amethyst
Summary Steven and Amethyst compete against each other while training with Pearl. Our Take A fun sparring episode that turns into something surprisingly tender, with Amethyst’s insecurity about Steven’s growth getting real room to breathe. The action bits are snappy…
Crack the Whip
Summary Amethyst takes charge of Steven and Connie. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands. Peak Steven Universe.
Gem Hunt
Summary Steven and Pearl take Connie on her first mission. Our Take A quietly great episode that trusts small moments over big fights. Connie getting her first real mission with Steven and Pearl is handled with genuine care, and Pearl’s…
Greg the Babysitter
Summary Greg tells Steven the story how he ended up working at the car wash. Our Take A top shelf classic. If you sample one episode of Steven Universe, make it this one.
Alone at Sea
Summary Steven and Greg take Lapis on a fishing trip. Our Take A quiet, mostly serious half hour that trades jokes for an uncomfortable conversation about a bad relationship. Lapis gets real depth here, and the boat setting keeps everything…
Monster Reunion
Summary Steven convinces the Gems to let him try and heal a monster. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Steven Universe works.