Top 10 Best Steven Universe Episodes

This episode was the turning point from Steven Universe being a sorta happy life lessony kids show into something amazing with more plot and more diverse character portrayal! It was amazing to see this on screen and when I first watched it as a 9 year old I loved it. This episode and many others in this show taught me lots of things as a child and really shaped me as I grew into the teen I am today. It's helped me deal with lots of issues, and it's always fun to watch.

This episode was amazing. It's really cool you find out Garnet's a fusion, the battle between Jasper and Garnet is really great, and we get a new fusion, Malachite. I wish it were explained how Steven could break out of the fields, cause it's annoying when they want us to assume it's because Steven's half human. Still a great episode

When Garnet was singing while fighting Jasper I knew this show was the one of the best cartoon shows to come out in years. I was so hyped and invested in this show and very little other cartoon shows do that to me. God this episode was amazing!

They did tell us. In the beginning, Jasper said "Preparing Gem destabilizer." Steven was obviously getting hurt when moving from the fields, as it only affects gems. Since he is half-gem, he is able to walk through and only get kind of hurt instead of being fully driven back.

I'm so, so, SO glad they made a musical episode and that they finished up Pearl's arc. My favorite episode used to be Jail Break because of Stronger than you and the fact we find out Garnet is a fusion, but this episode. My god, THIS EPISODE. I was in tears the entire time. The songs are great, the animation looks just a cut above the rest, I just can't say enough good about this episode. I've loved steven universe ever since I watched the first episode, and I've seen a fare share of sad parts and beautifuly well done parts in episodes, but this entire episode is just beautiful. I may sound like a broken record, but this is just hands down the best episode. EVER.

I'm so glad this episode's at #2! (It's like I always say: silver is more valuable than bronze). This was a very well done episode with great songs and character development. As mentioned earlier, the animation was very fluid (not bad for a T.V. show) and I, too, was in tears during the second half. This episode was so good, that when I bought the soundtrack on iTunes, I made a playlist dedicated to songs just from that episode (including others for good measure). A must watch for sure!

Ok, the number one episode of anything ever! The music, the story, the emotion! Was I the only one who couldn't stop crying during the entire episode? Seriously, this was number one. I listen to it's over isn't it every day, and it's my favorite song. Seriously, if you don't like this episode, there is something seriously wrong with you.

This episode had me in tears, it was a deeply emotional episode that cleared up the problems between two characters but its not only the story, the animation was perfect and beautiful, the scenery was aesthetics and the songs were so catchy and lovely. This episode is by far one of my favorites. Needs to be higher.

What did I just watch? I'm not okay! Where could they go from here? If I didn't already know that there is still at least 1 more season and a movie, I would've thought this was the series finale! This is one of the series' best episodes, and the outstanding climax we have all been waiting for.

This was intended to be the series finale before the movie and season 6 was ever picked up, and it shows. This episode tried to be the most perfect, and it succeeded. And if you don't think this deserves to be #1, then maybe it's time that you change your miind!

So excited for season six. But when Steven and Pink Steven kind of did a weird dance to come back together, does that mean Steven is a fusion of his organic and his gem half?

This episode was just insane. New fusions, new character development, and lots of action scenes. Definitely one of the most engaging episodes of the entire franchise.

The most important part of this episode was when Steven looked into Pearl's eyes, and knew that Pearl blamed Steven for his mother's own death; she let's Steven fall. And yet, at the end, Steven still forgives her for her mistake, seeing the connection between Pearl and Rose.

Pearl lost her identity when she lost Rose. The episode explores a new Rose - Steven- helping Pearl find herself again. The touching moment at the end where Steven shows Pearl compassion is easily the most nuanced and meaningful moment in this series as of yet.

The ending with hologram Rose, that's all I have to say. This is my third favorite episode beside Coach Steven and Ocean Gem, which I can't understand why no one is voting for those.

It is so sweet how much pearl loved rose. Steven is so kind to her, and helps her to recover a bit. I get yearly when watching this one and its absolutely adorable.

Pretty much all Amethyst character development episodes are amazing. This one especially, because Amethyst's insecurities are relatable. "I didn't ask to be made" is a really touching statement, and it becomes meaningful when you compare it to the Amethyst at the end of the series, when she is more confident and self-loving.

This is arguably one of the best episodes of Steven Universe so far. It gives us insight not only into Amethyst's backstory, but also clues as to how gems are made. Not to mention the deep and emotional confrontation she has with Pearl, revealing her feelings of worthlessness compared to the others because of her past, when all she really wants is a place to call home.

How come this isn't on the list? On The Run was one of the best so far, one of the only episodes to get me to feel emotional. It really dove into Amethyst's backstory, which is interesting because of how she acts is really just a facade. I won't say it was my favorite, but all my other favorites are already high on the list. This episode deserves to join them.

This episode brought Amethyst from lazy, 2-dimensional goofball to an unexpectedly deep character with just as many layers as the rest of the Crystal Gems. And the song is just plain catchy.

Man, if Steven the Swordfighter was a turning point in Season One, then the series did a full-on 270-degree turn here. Connie learning to use a sword in a fight is an important part of her new character; She's not as fragile as you'd think. Heck, this episode shows that, albeit with the aid of Steven, she can hold her own against Pearl! A Crystal Gem! And this affects almost every other episode she's in as well (Because she can apparently carry, wield, and use Rose's Cloud Strife Buster Sword), most notably in Nightmare Hospital. A development this huge can't just be left off this list.

Deep down I know that I'm just a human but I know that I can draw my sword and fight in my short existence I can make a difference I can be there for him I can be his knight! This is stuck in my head!

The song is amazing as well as the rest of this episode plus Connie learns how to sword fight!

Great episode one of my favorites I will certainly do it for this episode!

I love how you can really connect with Lapis. Even though she stole the ocean and fought the crystal gem I believe I would have probably felt and done the same thing. I mean the Crystal Gems didn't give her a chance to explain herself or who she was. They kept her imprisoned in a mirror for thousands of years and all she wants to do is return home. She isn't aware that she's causing any harm since she doesn't know the importance of water on earth. I mean whi wouldn't want to return home after being away for so long? Plus after I watched the new episodes and saw that lapis suffered a lot more than I could have imagined I'm surprised she hasn't begun a rampage to destroy all she hates.

This was the episode we finally got to see other gems and it does not disappoint, it showed gems not as heroes and that they weren't entirely good. Lapis was introduced the episode before and has since become my favorite.

This episode made the Steven universe universe expand sooo much. It introduced homeworld. It told Steven that not all gems are friendly, and it's the second time he summons his shield. You WILL get lost if you miss this. (and maybe mirror gem)

Yes! I love (not in a creepy way. I mean that she's my fave character by the way) Lapis Lazuli! She is awesome!

I really loved this episode, not because I fanboyed TOO MUCH over ruby and sapphire getting married, but because the episode was just so climatic and action packed! Seeing the crystal gems fight blue diamond has probably become one of the best fight scenes in the whole show. It's also good to know that the diamonds now know Steven is pink diamond.

I typically hate re-watching episodes of any show because I get so bored so easily, but holy moly. It's been out for less than a week and I've watched it eleven times already and I'm still excited by it.

This was the highlight of season 5 for me. It had better pacing than Change Your Mind and I felt more invested in the plot. Plus, first gay wedding in a children's cartoon.

Great moments like the return of the Cluster and Lapis, Ruby and Sapphire's wedding, The crystal gems vs Blue Diamond, etc.

Does this episode have any mind-blowingly awesome revelations? No. Does it feature any never-before-heard songs? No.

But it does have a roller-coaster of emotional twists and reversals, culminating in an absolute heartbreaker of an ending, where Steven realizes his struggle to prove himself in his own eyes dwarfs in comparison to the Gems' struggle to fill a motherly role that is as alien to them as they are to the Earth. He chooses to lie to them about how amazing their test was just to boost their confidence in having boosted his, after what is depicted as a single-minded march to take them to task. What I love is that we're never shown exactly when during this march Steven chooses to pretend for their sake. If anything, his dejected collapse at the height of their whoops and cheers suggests that he came very close to confronting them about their deceit. It's in this episode that we are shown the ultimate test and proof of love - when mere truth isn't good enough.

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This was the episode which convinced me to watch the rest of the show.

All time favorite. So much emotion in this episode

All plot twists aside, this episode was masterfully crafted, giving us wonderful new insight into pearl, as well as giving the show rewatch value in any seen with rose or about rose. this episode also paints pearl in a much more tragic light, giving some of her choices and actions a lot more weight and meaning, and turning her into a much more complex character

No other episode made me feel like this one did. With its masterful episode structure and, of course, the major plot twist, it holds a special place for me.

Easy new number one, should dethrone mr Greg. Mr Greg still has the best song, and both episodes are great primarily because of one moment(so was jailbreak) but this is a bit more consistent, so new number 1.

I had gone on about this theory to my friends and they never cared about it. I was literally screaming at the end of this episode.

This was one of the turning point episodes for season one. This is the episode where they took all the people (myself included) who thought that Steven Universe was another happy and simple cartoon and slapped them across the face. How did they plan to wake us up to the darker aspects of the show? By stabbing Pearl through the chest, ON SCREEN!

I thought this episode was very cool example the sword fighting theme is catchy to me the battle was cool to. I was so freaked out when pearl got stabbed. And when I heard gems could heal I was relieved.

I think we saw so much of the real Pearl in this episode it was fantastic. Pearl is honestly a great character; her saltiness is hilarious.

Even though I like this one, it shouldn't be higher then log date or Sworn to the sword.

Best episode of Steven Universe definitely. Epic, mature, controversial. This is the Steven Universe I want.

This episode is the most recent but one of the most epic!

I love bismuths accent

I think Bismuth shouldn't have been bubbled and been in more episodes

This episode is hilarious. It has the simple premise of Steven listening through Peridot's tape recorder as she tries to become accustomed to Earth. Just watching Peridot interact with the other gems for 15 minutes is enough to create a really well-done episode.

I LOVED this. Peridot FINALLY becomes a gem...I've been waiting for this the second I first saw her character! Ya gotta love that green quirky gem, and this episode is awesome because you can see how she developed as a gem and became buds with everyone! I know this is kinda weird, but I've loved her even more sense she lost her fake arms and legs, or weaponry/armor, because I think her new short size really adds to her spunk. WELCOME TO THE GEMS PERIDOT.

Easily one of the best episodes! Peridot's personality is amazing, and this episode has one of my favorite easter eggs(When you slow down peridot's shipping rant) in the show. Overall, it is just really fun to watch, and it's kinda just a refreshing to see an episode without major feels for once after Message receved and a few other episodes.

It's nice having an episode like this where we get to see peridot's character growth. This is the episode where she connects more with earth and the gems.

This was not a good episode, it shouldn't be higher then log date, Lion 2: The movie, and a few others. All this episode does is make sure that you know that steven is childish. I would've dropped my plans to binge watch this show because of this episode, but my friends are all really invested in it (Thank god I didn't stop watching it because the show is amazing) seriously, he thinks ice cream is the solution to unlocking his powers? It's really dumb. Thank god the show got better later on.

This episode foreshadows Steven's loss of innocents, his future, what Gems are, corruption, & fusion.

Steven's powers are linked to his emotions as we can see in Steven Floats & others. That's why the cookie cat helped him summon his shield.

This episode may not be super exciting, but it is certainly important, as it gave us intros to the show's personalities and foreshadowed events to come/still coming.

So yeah. It's a good hickin' episode.

I love how everyone is voting for this so they can comment on how bad it is. But seriously, it sucks, and it's honestly not that important. I felt this way with the first 4 episodes, but if you really want to watch them, even if they are bad, keep watching, because you won't regret it.

The one that started it all. The first time of meeting the gems. (And one of the few episodes to not have feels of some sort)

I don't know, I just feel like this whole episode avoided the concept of common sense. Why couldn't have Connie just told her parents that Steven's mom was no longer around? That would've sufficed and this all could've been avoided. It wasn't a great excuse to see Alexandrite to be honest. A better reason for her appearance could've perhaps been a dire fight scene, like when she is seen fighting Malachite in the new trailer.

Connie isn't the best charecter in this episoide. She's a stereotypical good girl "gone bad". She could have just said Steven came from a single parent family. Also in the scene with the phone Garnet sounds really sarcastic. If she has future vision then why did she say "Sorry I panicked." The parents don't react to what she said over the phone. They don't even call the police. But overall I liked this episoide, despite a few logical errors.

Great episode, I loved the scene when Garnet was on the phone.

Hello this is Mum Universe...

I loved this episode. It's the first time that Stevonnie is introduced, and I so hope that they play a bigger role.

I can't believe this isn't higher, this episode was really awesome!

Absolutely one the best episodes everrr. This one was where steven and connie fuse for the first time

Alone Together was amazing. Just amazing. Especially Garnet's cheesy smile. PS Kevin deserves to die

Cool! I should do that. What are the ingredients again?

You can't outrun me! We both have short legs!

Lars x Sadie 4life! This episode just brings out the worst and the best in these two characters and pretty much makes them canon.

Lars episodes are amazing, and Lars and Sadie are great together.

Really nice episode!

Did you know peridot sent the red eye? But she's now a cutie!

The other episodes in this series pale in comparison to this episode. The beautifully delivered song from Yellow Diamond helps cement this as my favorite episode of this series.

This episode should be higher.

The ending was the best

Loved this episode

Honestly this episode was a mess. Amethyst was out of character, especially in the beginning when she didn't even care that Steven was about to be blasted by Uncle Grandpa. Also, Pearl is WAY over flanderized to the point where her neurosis wasn't even that funny. I'll admit, I kinda liked the reference to digital artists in the fandom in the Mr. Gus scene. In addition, the joke with Lars' and Sadie's ship sinking was rather clever. Aside from that, I get that this is just a joke episode, but combining gold with trash... wasn't such a great idea, if you ask me.

If you haven't seen season 2 episode 4, go watch it now on YouTube. It was after the lost episode faded gems. Anyways, personally I like the bit where amethyst eats pizza Steve. Die piece of pizza!
It was clever how they made the animation. Also, let me know if there is going to be a Steven universe/Clarence crossover. That would be amazing!

GOOD MORNING! How Pearl reacted to the infinite white space of the plot hole cracks me up every time!

Somehow, me and my brother ended up watching this episode, without realizing it, on April fools.

A seemingly filler episode that is actually FILLED with subtle revelations and deep moments.

Let's be honest, without fusions this show wouldn't be so popular. Honestly, we couldn't ask for a better introduction to this concept than Giant Woman. The song makes me cringe a little after all the rewatches, but I still love the ep.

This episode is one of the best in terms of pacing plus it changed the show forever by introducing fusion.

This is one of the best, I really love the song and how Opal looks. She is one of the most beautiful gems besides Rose and Pearl

Yes! This is my favorite episode ever!