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Summary Greg tells Steven and Connie the story of how he learned about Gem fusion. Our Take A quiet flashback episode that turns out to be one of the show’s most emotionally honest half hours. Rose and Greg fumbling through…

Summary Steven and the Crystal Gems revisit the Kindergarten and find a dark secret. Our Take A genuinely creepy half hour that leans into the show’s darker sci-fi side, and it lands hard. The Kindergarten has never felt this unsettling,…

Summary Ronaldo does some investigative reporting on whether Steven and the Crystal Gems are safe for Beach City. Our Take Ronaldo’s found-footage parody is a fun change of pace, poking at both the show itself and conspiracy culture without getting…

Summary Connie wants to learn sword fighting. Our Take A classic for the ages. If you sample one episode of Steven Universe, make it this one.

Summary Steven, Amethyst and Garnet chase a corrupted gem monster through the Temple. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Steven and Connie help Jamie the mailman with love. Our Take A small, sweet episode that mostly works as comedy until Garnet’s blunt rejection turns it into something surprisingly mature about honesty and not stringing people along. Jamie is…

Summary Steven makes T-shirts with Buck Dewey. Our Take A low-stakes breather that leans on Buck Dewey more than he can really carry. The satire about art getting watered down for mass appeal lands a few decent jokes, and the…

Summary Greg reveals how he met Rose-Quartz. Our Take A sweet little flashback that leans hard on Greg’s charm, though the story around how he and Rose met is thinner than you’d hope. The jokes land and the ending is…

Summary Steven meets Uncle Grandpa Our Take The season’s low point so far: contrived situations, thin motivation, and a shrug of an ending.

Summary The Cool Kids help Steven put some fun back in his life. Our Take A nice breather episode that lets Steven be a kid for once, and the Cool Kids finally get some personality beyond their labels. The joyriding…