List of Steven Universe episodes

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Steven Universe is an American animated television series created by Rebecca Sugar for Cartoon Network. The series focuses on Steven Universe (voiced by Zach Callison), who protects his hometown of Beach City alongside Garnet (voiced by Estelle), Amethyst (voiced by Michaela Dietz) and Pearl (voiced by Deedee Magno Hall), three magical alien guardians known as the Crystal Gems. During the original run of the series, episodes of Steven Universe were broadcast once a week in blocks of multiple new episodes in the course of a week They were marketed as "Stevenbombs"; or back-to-back as specials with an umbrella title.[1]

During the series, 160 episodes of Steven Universe aired over five seasons, between November 4, 2013, and January 21, 2019.[2] A television film, Steven Universe: The Movie, was released on September 2, 2019, following the fifth and final season.[3] A concluding limited series, Steven Universe Future, premiered on December 7, 2019, and ended on March 27, 2020.[4][5]

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
PilotMay 21, 2013 (2013-05-21)
152November 4, 2013 (2013-11-04)April 16, 2015 (2015-04-16)
226March 13, 2015 (2015-03-13)January 8, 2016 (2016-01-08)
325May 12, 2016 (2016-05-12)August 10, 2016 (2016-08-10)
425August 11, 2016 (2016-08-11)May 11, 2017 (2017-05-11)
532May 29, 2017 (2017-05-29)January 21, 2019 (2019-01-21)
FilmSeptember 2, 2019 (2019-09-02)
Future20December 7, 2019 (2019-12-07)March 27, 2020 (2020-03-27)

Episodes

The order and length of the first three seasons is different between official sources. This list uses the "intended order" of the episodes according to co–executive producer Ian Jones-Quartey, which re-orders six episodes from the first two seasons compared to the broadcast order.[6]

Pilot (2013)

TitleDirected byWritten and storyboarded byOriginal release date
"The Time Thing"[7]Phil Rynda (creative)
Sue Mondt (art)
Genndy Tartakovsky (timing)
Rebecca SugarMay 21, 2013 (2013-05-21)[nb 1]
Upon returning from an intergalactic mission, the Crystal Gems—Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl—have brought a mysterious magical hourglass. Steven Universe, the youngest member of the Crystal Gems, gets his hands on the device and discovers that it has the ability to let him travel back in time in order to make snappy comebacks. However, his actions soon bring about a deadly adversary, with everyone's lives dependent on Steven being able to make a worthwhile comeback.

Season 1 (2013-15)

26 half-hours (52 episodes) were produced for Season 1. The episodes are listed in airing order.

Episode premieres first happened weekly on Monday nights. They were moved to Wednesday nights beginning with the episode "Steven the Sword Fighter," then to Thursday nights beginning with the episode "Coach Steven". The episodes "Open Book", "Shirt Club", and "Story for Steven" were bumped to air during the second season.

No.TitleWritten/Storyboarded byAirdateProd. codeU.S. viewers (millions)
1Gem GlowJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuNovember 4, 20131031.86
2Laser Light CannonKat Morris & Rebecca SugarNovember 4, 20131011.86
3Cheeseburger BackpackIan Jones-Quartey & Rebecca SugarNovember 11, 20131021.68
4Together BreakfastIan Jones-Quartey, Rebecca Suga & Paul VillecoNovember 11, 20131041.68
5FryboRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoNovember 18, 20131081.29
6Cat FingersKat Morris, Hilary Florido, Ian Jones-Quartey & Rebecca SugarNovember 25, 20131051.71
7Bubble BuddiesKat Morris & Aleth RomanillosDecember 2, 20131061.61
8Serious StevenJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuJanuary 13, 20141071.35
9Tiger MillionaireRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoJanuary 20, 20141111.57
10Steven's LionLamar Abrams & Aleth RomanillosJanuary 27, 20141121.51
11Arcade ManiaLamar Abrams, Aleth Romanillos & Luke WeberFebruary 17, 20141091.11
12Giant WomanJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuFebruary 24, 20141101.89
13So Many BirthdaysRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoMarch 3, 20141141.17
14Lars and the Cool KidsLamar Abrams & Matt BralyMarch 10, 20141151.50
15Onion TradeLamar AbramsMarch 17, 20141181.79
16Steven the Sword FighterJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuApril 9, 20141131.10
17Lion 2: The MovieJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuApril 23, 20141171.57
18Beach PartyLamar AbramsApril 30, 20141201.44
19Rose's RoomJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuMay 14, 20141191.55
20Coach StevenRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoAugust 21, 20141161.74
21Joking VictimRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoAugust 28, 20141241.63
22Steven and the StevensJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuSeptember 4, 20141212.14
23Monster BuddiesLamar Abrams & Hellen JoSeptember 11, 20141222.07
24An Indirect KissRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoSeptember 18, 20141231.73
25Mirror GemRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoSeptember 25, 20141252.34
26Ocean GemJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuSeptember 25, 20141262.34
27House GuestLamar Abrams & Hellen JoOctober 2, 20141272.00
28Space RaceJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuOctober 9, 20141281.99
29Secret TeamHilary Florido & Katie MitroffOctober 16, 20141302.46
30Island AdventureRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoOctober 23, 20141331.53
31Keep Beach City WeirdRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoOctober 30, 20141291.45
32Fusion CuisineLamar Abrams & Hellen JoNovember 6, 20141311.46
33Garnet's UniverseJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuNovember 13, 20141361.64
34Watermelon StevenLamar Abrams & Hellen JoNovember 20, 20141351.83
35Lion 3: Straight to VideoJoe Johnston, Jeff Liu & Rebecca SugarDecember 4, 20141321.92
36Warp TourRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoJanuary 8, 20151371.94
37Alone TogetherKatie Mitroff, Hilary Florido & Rebecca SugarJanuary 15, 20151341.67
38The TestHilary Florido & Katie MitroffJanuary 22, 20151381.94
39Future VisionLamar Abrams & Hellen JoJanuary 29, 20151392.03
40On the RunJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuFebruary 5, 20151402.08
41Horror ClubRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoFebruary 12, 20151411.67
42Winter ForecastLamar Abrams & Hellen JoFebruary 19, 20151432.05
43Maximum CapacityHilary Florido, Katie Mitroff & Rebecca SugarFebruary 26, 20151421.97
44Marble MadnessJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuMarch 5, 20151441.92
45Rose's ScabbardRaven Molisee, Paul Villeco & Rebecca SugarMarch 9, 20151451.22
46The MessageLamar Abrams & Hellen JoMarch 10, 20151491.31
47Political PowerHilary Florido & Katie MitroffMarch 11, 20151501.42
48The ReturnRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoMarch 12, 20151511.70
49JailbreakJoe Johnston, Jeff Liu & Rebecca SugarMarch 12, 20151521.70
50Open BookHilary Florido & Katie MitroffMarch 19, 20151461.73
51Story for StevenJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuApril 9, 20151482.00
52Shirt ClubHellen Jo & Lamar AbramsApril 16, 20151471.42

Season 2 (2015–16)

Season 2 and Season 3 were produced as one season of 26 half-hours, made up of 49 regular episodes, 1 double-length special, and 6 shorts. When the season was officially split in two after the fact, 26 of the regular episodes and the shorts were aired as "Season 2".

No.TitleWritten/Storyboarded byAirdateProd. codeU.S. viewers (millions)
53Full DisclosureRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoMarch 13, 20152011.52
54Joy RideHilary Florido & Katie MitroffMarch 26, 20152021.34
55Say UncleJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuApril 2, 20152041.93
56Love LettersLamar Abrams & Hellen JoApril 23, 20152031.67
57ReformedRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoApril 30, 20152051.39
58Sworn to the SwordJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuJune 15, 20152081.98
59Rising Tides, Crashing SkiesLamar Abrams & Hellen JoJune 16, 20152071.82
60Keeping It TogetherRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoJune 17, 20152091.80
61We Need to TalkHilary Florido, Katie Mitroff & Rebecca SugarJune 18, 20152101.73
62Chille TidLamar Abrams & Jesse ZukeJune 19, 20152111.90
63Cry for HelpJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuJuly 13, 20152121.71
64Keystone MotelRaven Molisee, Paul Villeco & Rebecca SugarJuly 14, 20152131.73
65Onion TradeLamar Abrams & Katie MitroffJuly 15, 20152151.83
66Historical FrictionHilary Florido & Jesse ZukeJuly 16, 20152141.88
67Friend ShipJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuJuly 17, 20152161.65
68Nightmare HospitalRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoSeptember 10, 20152171.39
69Sadie's SongRaven Molisee & Paul VilecoSeptember 17, 20152211.50
70Catch and ReleaseHilary Florido & Jesse ZukeSeptember 24, 20152181.39
71When It RainsLamar Abrams & Katie MitroffOctober 1, 20152191.36
72Back to the BarnJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuOctober 8, 20152201.59
73Too FarHilary Florido & Jesse ZukeOctober 15, 20152221.39
74The AnswerLamar Abrams & Katie MitroffJanuary 4, 20162231.38
75Steven's BirthdayLamar Abrams & Katie MitroffJanuary 5, 20163011.35
76It Could've Been GreatJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuJanuary 6, 20162241.45
77Message ReceivedRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoJanuary 7, 20162251.39
78Log Date 7 15 2Hilary Florido & Jesse ZukeJanuary 8, 20162261.34

Season 3 (2016)

  • Season 3 was the remaining 23 regular episodes and 1 double-sized episode produced alongside season 2.
  • The episodes "Super Watermelon Island", "Gem Drill", "Same Old World", "Barn Mates", and "Hit the Diamond" aired as a four-week special event titled In Too Deep.
  • The remaining episodes of the season all aired during another four-week special event titled Summer Adventures.
No.TitleWritten/Storyboarded byAirdateProd. codeU.S. viewers (millions)
79Super Watermelon IslandJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuMay 12, 20163021.69
80Gem DrillRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoMay 12, 20163031.69
81Same Old WorldLamar Abrams & Katie MitroffMay 19, 20163051.40
82Barn MatesHilary Florido & Jesse ZukeMay 26, 20163041.37
83Hit the DiamondJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuJune 2, 20163061.55
84Steven FloatsPaul VillecoJuly 18, 20163071.55
85Drop Beat DadLamar Abrams & Katie MitroffJuly 18, 20163091.55
86Mr. GregJoe Johnston & Jeff LiuJuly 19, 20163101.55
87Too Short to RideHilary Florido & Jesse ZukeJuly 20, 20163081.41
88The New LarsRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoJuly 21, 20163111.53
89Beach City DriftHilary Florido & Jesse ZukeJuly 22, 20163121.29
90Restaurant WarsLamar Abrams & Kate MitroffJuly 25, 20163131.51
91Kiki's Pizza Delivery ServiceColin Howard & Jeff LiuJuly 26, 20163141.31
92Monster ReunionRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoJuly 27, 20163151.38
93Alone at SeaHilary Florido, Kat Morris & Rebecca SugarJuly 28, 20163161.32
94Greg the BabysitterLamar Abrams & Katie MitroffJuly 29, 20163171.31
95Gem HuntColin Howard & Jeff LiuAugust 1, 20163181.64
96Crack the WhipRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoAugust 2, 20163191.90
97Steven vs. AmethystHilary Florido & Jesse ZukeAugust 3, 20163201.74
98BismuthLamar Abrams, Colin Howard, Jeff Liu & Katie MitroffAugust 4, 20163212.15
99322
100BetaHilary Florido & Jesse ZukeAugust 8, 20163231.99
101EarthlingsRaven Molisee & Paul VillecoAugust 8, 20163241.99
102Back to the MoonLamar Abrams & Katie MitroffAugust 9, 20163251.45
103BubbledColin Howard & Jeff LiuAugust 10, 20163261.57

Season 4 (2016-17)

  • Season 4 was at first ordered together with Season 5, as a set of 26 half-hours, but the two were split into separate seasons during production. Season 4 consists of 13 half-hours (23 regular episodes, 1 double-length special, and 5 shorts).
  • The episodes "Kindergarten Kid" and "Know Your Fusion" were the last two episodes to air during a four-week special event titled Summer Adventures.
  • "Steven's Dream", "Adventures in Light Distortion", "Gem Heist", "The Zoo", and "That Will Be All" aired as a four-night special event titled Out of This World.
  • Episode premieres moved to Fridays beginning with the episode "The New Crystal Gems".
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten and storyboarded byOriginal air dateProd.
code [8]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1041"Kindergarten Kid"Kat Morris (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Raven M. Molisee & Paul VillecoAugust 11, 2016 (2016-08-11)1040-1051.32[10]
In an episode described as a homage to Warner Bros.' Road Runner cartoons,[9] Steven and Peridot are determined to catch a fast, elusive Gem monster.
1052"Know Your Fusion"Kat Morris (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Hilary Florido & Lauren ZukeAugust 12, 2016 (2016-08-12)1040-1061.35[11]
When Steven and Amethyst introduce Smoky Quartz to Garnet and Pearl, they fuse into Sardonyx and interview Smoky Quartz about what makes them special.
1063"Buddy's Book"Joe Johnston (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Lamar Abrams & Katie MitroffAugust 18, 2016 (2016-08-18)1040-1071.37[12]
When Connie takes Steven to the Public Library, he discovers an old journal by William Dewey's first mate Buddy, which chronicles his visits to various Gem locations.
1074"Mindful Education"Joe Johnston (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Takafumi Hori, Colin Howard & Jeff LiuAugust 25, 2016 (2016-08-25)1040-1081.33[13]
Steven and Connie continue their combat training, and practice fighting while fused as Stevonnie. However, when overwhelming guilt from both Steven and Connie over past events gets in their way, Garnet helps them find inner peace.
1085"Future Boy Zoltron"Kat Morris (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Raven M. Molisee & Paul VillecoSeptember 1, 2016 (2016-09-01)1040-1091.36[14]
After accidentally breaking an old fortune-telling machine at Funland, Steven decides to take its place and tell people's futures. While he initially has fun, he eventually meets a mysterious man who seems to only have depressing futures.
1096"Last One Out of Beach City"Kat Morris (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Hilary Florido & Lauren ZukeSeptember 8, 2016 (2016-09-08)1040-1101.31[15]
Pearl offers to go with Steven and Amethyst to a rock show, deciding to get in touch with her rebellious side whilst trying to impress a woman who looks similar to Rose.
1107"Onion Gang"Joe Johnston (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Lamar Abrams & Katie MitroffSeptember 15, 2016 (2016-09-15)1040-1111.26[16]
Onion brings Steven into the woods to introduce him to his friends and have a fun day.
111
112
8
9
"Gem Harvest"Kat Morris (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Hilary Florido, Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco & Lauren ZukeNovember 17, 2016 (2016-11-17)1040-113
1040-114
1.39[17]
When Steven visits Lapis and Peridot at the barn, they get an unexpected visit from Greg's grumpy cousin Andy. To get to know his uncle and make him feel at home, Steven attempts to host a family dinner with Andy, Greg, and the Gems.
11310"Three Gems and a Baby"Joe Johnston (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Lamar Abrams & Katie MitroffDecember 1, 2016 (2016-12-01)1040-1151.29[18]
Greg tells Steven about his first winter as a baby: when Steven was only a few months old, the Gems were still struggling to understand that Rose Quartz had given up her form to allow Steven to be born and wasn't coming back.
11411"Steven's Dream"Joe Johnston (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Colin Howard & Jeff LiuJanuary 30, 2017 (2017-01-30)
[nb 2]
1040-1161.36[19]
Steven begins to have a strange dream that causes him to cry, which he quickly realizes is related to Pink Diamond. When he asks the Gems to give him information about Pink Diamond, they refuse to give any, so Steven and Greg travel to Korea to find the truth themselves.
11512"Adventures in Light Distortion"Kat Morris (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Raven M. Molisee & Paul Villeco[nb 3]January 30, 2017 (2017-01-30)
[nb 4]
1040-1171.36[19]
After Greg is abducted by Blue Diamond, Steven and the Gems rush off into space with the Rubies' ship to rescue him. Faster-than-light travel has unexpected effects on the Gems' bodies, and in Steven's haste, he puts himself and the Gems in danger.
11613"Gem Heist"Kat Morris (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Hilary Florido & Lauren ZukeJanuary 31, 2017 (2017-01-31)
[nb 4]
1040-1181.25[20]
The Gems reach a space station that once belonged to Pink Diamond, and sneak in to rescue Greg, but in order to do so, they must play the roles they were made for, so as not to arouse suspicion.
11714"The Zoo"Joe Johnston (supervising)
Ricky Cometa & Elle Michalka (art)
Lamar Abrams & Katie MitroffFebruary 1, 2017 (2017-02-01)
[nb 4]
1040-1191.23[21]
Steven finds Greg in Pink Diamond's "Human Zoo", and tries to look for a way out. This proves easier said than done as the humans there are guided through a strictly scheduled and regimented life.
11815"That Will Be All"Joe Johnston (supervising)
Ricky Cometa & Elle Michalka (art)
Colin Howard, Joe Johnston & Rebecca SugarFebruary 2, 2017 (2017-02-02)
[nb 4]
1040-1201.15[22]
While Blue Diamond and Yellow Diamond argue over their diverging ways of coping with Pink Diamond's death, Steven, Greg and the Crystal Gems attempt to escape the space station before they are discovered.
11916"The New Crystal Gems"Kat Morris (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Raven M. Molisee & Paul VillecoFebruary 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)1040-1211.06[23]
Connie tells Steven the story of how she, Peridot, and Lapis attempted to take the Crystal Gems' places as the protectors of Beach City while he was in space.
12017"Storm in the Room"Joe Johnston (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Colin Howard & Jeff LiuFebruary 17, 2017 (2017-02-17)1040-1241.02[24]
Steven uses his room in the temple to create a simulated image of Rose Quartz in order to try to experience what it would be like to know his mother. He ends up confronting her with his troubled feelings about her complex legacy and her choice to create him.
12118"Rocknaldo"Kat Morris (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Hilary Florido & Lauren ZukeFebruary 24, 2017 (2017-02-24)1040-1221.10[25]
Ronaldo decides to join the Crystal Gems. However, once Steven lets him join the team, Ronaldo's self-centered attitude begins to try Steven's patience.
12219"Tiger Philanthropist"Joe Johnston (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Lamar Abrams & Katie MitroffMarch 3, 2017 (2017-03-03)1040-1230.90[26]
When Amethyst quits wrestling at the abandoned warehouse, Steven continues doing so himself as Tiger Philanthropist. However, Steven soon begins to doubt the point of wrestling when the audience doesn't take to his new persona.
12320"Room for Ruby"Kat Morris (supervising)
Ricky Cometa (art)
Raven M. Molisee & Lauren ZukeMarch 10, 2017 (2017-03-10)1040-1250.95[27]
"Navy", one of the Rubies who came to Earth to find Jasper, crashes on Earth and is welcomed in by Steven to be a Crystal Gem. However, Lapis Lazuli does not trust Navy's overly optimistic nature, knowing of Navy's previous encounters with the Crystal Gems.
12421"Lion 4: Alternate Ending"Kat Morris (supervising)
Elle Michalka (art)
Hilary Florido & Paul VillecoMay 8, 2017 (2017-05-08)
[nb 5]
1040-1261.01[28]
Steven tries to search for secret messages Rose may have left him about his "magical destiny". Lion eventually leads him to a tape—but it's just an alternate version of the message from Rose he's already seen.
12522"Doug Out"Joe Johnston (supervising)
Elle Michalka (art)
Lamar Abrams & Katie MitroffMay 9, 2017 (2017-05-09)
[nb 5]
1040-1270.96[29]
Connie's father, Doug, investigates a break-in at Funland. He invites Steven and Connie to join him to stake out the amusement park.
12623"The Good Lars"Joe Johnston (supervising)
Elle Michalka (art)
Colin Howard & Jeff LiuMay 10, 2017 (2017-05-10)
[nb 5]
1040-1280.95[30]
The Cool Kids invite Steven, Lars and Sadie to a potluck. Steven and Sadie encourage Lars to bake a cake for the party, but Lars is insecure about revealing his baking skills.
12724"Are You My Dad?" (Part 1)Kat Morris (supervising)
Elle Michalka (art)
Raven M. Molisee & Lauren ZukeMay 11, 2017 (2017-05-11)
[nb 5]
1040-1291.14[31]
Lars, Sadie, Onion and Jamie have mysteriously disappeared. While investigating the mystery, Steven comes across an unfamiliar Gem, who keeps asking "Are you my dad?".
12825"I Am My Mom" (Part 2)Kat Morris (supervising)
Elle Michalka (art)
Hilary Florido & Paul VillecoMay 11, 2017 (2017-05-11)
[nb 5]
1040-1301.14[31]
Steven and the Gems race to rescue all of Steven's friends from Aquamarine and Topaz, and find out the horrifying truth behind their actions, but as the stakes keep rising, Steven must make the most difficult decision of his life.

Season 5 (2017-19)

  • Season 5 is the remaining 13 half-hours ordered alongside Season 4, plus 3 additional half-hours ordered after it was decided to bring the series to an end, to conclude the story. Together, they comprise 26 regular episodes, 1 double-length special, and 1 quadruple-length finale.
  • The episodes "Stuck Together", "The Trial", "Off Colors", and "Lars' Head" aired together as a one-hour special, under the umbrella title Wanted.
  • The episodes "Lars of the Stars" and "Jungle Moon" aired together as a half-hour special, under the umbrella title Stranded.
  • Episode premieres moved to Monday nights beginning with the episode "Your Mother and Mine".
  • The episodes "Now We're Only Falling Apart", "What's Your Problem", "The Question", "Made of Honor", and "Reunited" aired as a five-night special event titled Heart of the Crystal Gems.
  • The episodes "Legs from Here to Homeworld", "Familiar", "Together Alone", "Escapism", and "Change Your Mind" aired as a five-week special event titled Diamond Days.
  • Each episode was art directed by Liz Artinian.
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleSupervising direction byWritten and storyboarded byOriginal air dateProd.
code
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1291"Stuck Together" (Part 1)Kat MorrisLauren ZukeMay 29, 2017 (2017-05-29)
[nb 6]
1053-1331.53[32]
Steven and Lars, stuck inside Topaz, try to look for a way to escape the Homeworld-bound ship. Their heartfelt conversation commiserating over their plight earns them Topaz's sympathy.
1302"The Trial" (Part 2)Joe JohnstonKatie Mitroff & Paul VillecoMay 29, 2017 (2017-05-29)1053-1341.53[32]
Steven is put on trial before Blue and Yellow Diamond for Rose Quartz's assassination of Pink Diamond. During the trial, Steven's attorney, a Zircon, analyses the evidence and argues that the public account of Pink Diamond's death doesn't make sense, and suggests that the true facts of the case have been covered up.
1313"Off Colors" (Part 3)Joe JohnstonLamar Abrams & Jeff LiuMay 29, 2017 (2017-05-29)1053-1311.52[32]
After escaping from the Diamonds, Steven and Lars encounter and befriend the "off-colors", a group of "defective" Gems who live in hiding from Gem society.
1324"Lars' Head" (Part 4)Kat MorrisJeff Liu & Madeline QueripelMay 29, 2017 (2017-05-29)1053-1321.52[32]
After Steven brings Lars back to life with his healing powers, he discovers that Lars now shares the same powers as Lion. When Steven realizes that he can use Lars's hair to teleport himself back to Earth (via Lion's mane), he and Lars must make a difficult choice.
1335"Dewey Wins"Joe JohnstonLamar Abrams & Jeff LiuDecember 15, 2017 (2017-12-15)
[nb 7]
1053-1350.85[33]
Connie becomes upset with Steven following his return from Homeworld and refuses to talk to him. Feeling dejected, he decides to help Bill Dewey with his rather hopeless re-election campaign for mayor against Nanefua Pizza.
1346"Gemcation"Kat MorrisMadeline Queripel & Lauren ZukeDecember 15, 2017 (2017-12-15)
[nb 7]
1053-1370.85[33]
As Steven remains depressed over Connie's silence, Greg and the Gems misinterpret his sadness and take him to a ranch house for a vacation to cheer him up. The vacation just puts Steven more on edge, until he eventually tells Greg what it is he's upset about.
1357"Raising the Barn"Kat MorrisAmber Cragg & Hilary FloridoDecember 22, 2017 (2017-12-22)
[nb 7]
1053-1360.89[34]
When Lapis and Peridot learn what happened to Steven on Homeworld, Lapis wants to flee Earth to avoid getting caught up in another Gem war. However, Peridot wants to stay on Earth to protect it and has a hard time trying to tell Lapis how she feels.
1368"Back to the Kindergarten"Joe JohnstonKatie Mitroff & Paul VillecoDecember 22, 2017 (2017-12-22)
[nb 7]
1053-1380.89[34]
With Peridot upset over Lapis leaving Earth, Steven and Amethyst decide to help her cheer up by attempting to plant flowers at the utterly barren Kindergarten.
1379"Sadie Killer"Joe JohnstonLamar Abrams & Jeff LiuDecember 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)
[nb 7]
1053-1390.77[35]
Steven and the Cool Kids start a band, but they have trouble finding their sound. They decide to recruit Sadie, who writes a dark song about her frustrating job at the Big Donut; but that same job keeps her from actually participating in the band.
13810"Kevin Party"Kat MorrisAmber Cragg & Hilary FloridoDecember 29, 2017 (2017-12-29)
[nb 7]
1053-1400.77[35]
Kevin is throwing a party, and invites Steven only so he can show up as Stevonnie. Steven doesn't want to go at first, but changes his mind when Kevin reveals that Connie will be there. When they see each other, Kevin decides to help Steven get his "ex" back so they can fuse.
13911"Lars of the Stars" (Part 1)Kat MorrisLamar Abrams & Lauren ZukeJanuary 5, 2018 (2018-01-05)1053-1411.11[36]
Steven and Connie travel through Lion's mane to visit Lars. When they reach the other side, they discover that Lars and the Off-Color Gems have stolen a spaceship from Emerald and are now on the run from their pursuers.
14012"Jungle Moon" (Part 2)Joe JohnstonMiki Brewster & Jeff LiuJanuary 5, 2018 (2018-01-05)1053-1431.11[36]

Stevonnie crash-lands in a jungle on an alien moon and, unable to contact Lars, must fend for themself. They discover that the moon houses an abandoned Gem base and orbits a former Gem colony, and have a strange dream involving Yellow Diamond and Pink Diamond.

Note: This episode was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Short-Form Animation. Background painter Patrick Bryson won an Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement In Animation for his work on this episode.
14113"Your Mother and Mine"Joe JohnstonKatie Mitroff & Paul VillecoApril 9, 2018 (2018-04-09)
[nb 8]
1053-1420.77[37]
Steven brings Garnet to meet Lars and his off-color crew. The Off-Colors' beliefs about Rose Quartz have been skewed by Homeworld propaganda, so Garnet tells them the history of Rose's rebellion from the Crystal Gems' perspective.
14214"The Big Show"Kat MorrisAmber Cragg & Hilary FloridoApril 16, 2018 (2018-04-16)
[nb 8]
1053-1440.56[38]
In this documentary-style episode, Steven records the rise of Sadie's new band, Sadie Killer and the Suspects. The band hires Greg as their manager, who hooks them up with producer Sunshine Justice for a performance in Empire City, though Sadie worries about her mother getting in the way.
14315"Pool Hopping"Joe JohnstonJoe Johnston, Katie Mitroff & Paul VillecoApril 23, 2018 (2018-04-23)
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Garnet spends a day trying to behave unpredictably, attempting to train her future vision to account for the unexpected. When she and Steven eventually discover some homeless kittens, Garnet admits how lost and stressed she feels when she doesn't know what the future holds.
14416"Letters to Lars"Kat MorrisLamar Abrams & Colin HowardApril 30, 2018 (2018-04-30)
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Lars receives a letter from Steven updating him about the current goings-on in Beach City. While the town and its population are changing, the now-former mayor Bill Dewey is having trouble trying to find his place in the new status quo.
14517"Can't Go Back" (Part 1)Joe JohnstonMiki Brewster & Jeff LiuMay 7, 2018 (2018-05-07)1053-1470.74[41]
After Ronaldo sees Lapis's barn on the moon, Steven goes up there to try to persuade her to return to Earth. He almost convinces her, but ends up scaring her away after experiencing another dream about Pink Diamond.
14618"A Single Pale Rose" (Part 2)Kat MorrisAmber Cragg & Hilary FloridoMay 7, 2018 (2018-05-07)1053-1480.74[41]
Steven helps Pearl find her cell phone.
14719"Now We're Only Falling Apart"Kat MorrisLamar Abrams & Christine LiuJuly 2, 2018 (2018-07-02)1053-1490.84[42]
After finding out that Rose Quartz was actually Pink Diamond, Garnet unfuses and Sapphire runs off, devastated. To try and calm her down, Steven and Pearl go after her and tell her the story of how Pink Diamond became Rose Quartz.
14820"What's Your Problem"Joe JohnstonKatie Mitroff & Paul VillecoJuly 3, 2018 (2018-07-03)1053-1500.93[43]
With Ruby missing, Steven and Amethyst go looking for her. Steven takes the search seriously while Amethyst goofs off, but her reasons behind it soon become clear.
14921"The Question"Joe JohnstonMiki Brewster & Jeff LiuJuly 4, 2018 (2018-07-04)1053-1510.71[44]
Ruby decides to explore her own life separate from Sapphire, and has a Wild West adventure as a lonesome cowboy with the help of Steven, Amethyst, and Greg. Although she has fun, she still misses Sapphire, and she returns to her with an important question to ask.
15022"Made of Honor"Kat MorrisLamar Abrams & Christine LiuJuly 5, 2018 (2018-07-05)1053-1520.83[45]
As Ruby and Sapphire plan their wedding, Sapphire wishes that their friends from the war could be there to see it. Steven releases Bismuth, catches her up on everything, and tries to convince her to go to the wedding.
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The wedding of Ruby and Sapphire, with the Gems and several Beach City citizens in attendance, goes without a hitch and Garnet reforms. However, during the reception, Blue and Yellow Diamond arrive and awaken the Cluster. While the Crystal Gems, with the Cluster's support, fight the Diamonds, Steven tries to get them to listen to the truth about Pink Diamond.
This episode was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Short-Form Animation.
15325"Legs from Here to Homeworld"Kat MorrisAmber Cragg, Hilary Florido & Tom HerpichDecember 17, 2018 (2018-12-17)
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Steven tells Blue and Yellow Diamond that their final attack on the Earth corrupted the remaining Gems on the planet, instead of destroying them outright as intended. The three together attempt to cure Centipeetle's corruption, and almost succeed. To try to finish the job and cure all the corrupted Gems, Blue, Yellow, and the Crystal Gems travel to Homeworld to seek White Diamond's help.
15426"Familiar"Kat MorrisAmber Cragg, Hilary Florido, Tom Herpich & Pendleton WardDecember 24, 2018 (2018-12-24)1053-1560.74[48]
Steven struggles to adapt to life as a Diamond. With the help of Pearl, Yellow Diamond and Blue Diamond, he hopes to find out more about Pink Diamond to familiarize himself with his new life on Homeworld. Along with that, he tries to find a way to get all four Diamonds together to finally heal the corrupted Gems.
15527"Together Alone"Kat MorrisLamar Abrams, Tom Herpich & Christine LiuDecember 31, 2018 (2018-12-31)1053-1570.65[49]
Steven and the gang plan a ball for all of Homeworld in order to get all four Diamonds together in one room and possibly discuss curing Gem corruption. Steven is frustrated when White Diamond doesn't show up, and matters go from bad to worse.
15628"Escapism"Joe JohnstonJoe Johnston & Adam MutoJanuary 7, 2019 (2019-01-07)1053-1580.67[50]
With Steven and Connie trapped in a prison tower, and the other Crystal Gems on Homeworld poofed, Steven tries using his psychic powers to contact Bismuth for aid. However, he ends up in the body of a Watermelon Steven on Mask Island, and has to find a way to get to her.
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For their biggest mission yet, Steven, Connie, and the rest of the Crystal Gems attempt to change the way the Diamonds see Steven, other Gems, and themselves.

Guest Animator: James Baxter

Steven Universe Future (2019–20)

A limited series, Steven Universe Future, was made to be an epilogue to the main series, premiered on December 7, 2019.[53]

Shorts

Season 2 (2015)

All six digital shorts put together make up one full production code of the second season (1031-058).[54]

No.TitleWritten and storyboarded byOriginal release date
1"Lion Loves to Fit in a Box"Katie MitroffMay 28, 2015 (2015-05-28)
Lion unsuccessfully attempts to get into various boxes.
2"What Are Gems?"Hilary FloridoJuly 6, 2015 (2015-07-06)
Pearl teaches Steven about Gems, with some demonstrations from Garnet and Amethyst.
3"We Are the Crystal Gems"Hilary Florido, Joe Johnston, Jeff Liu & Katie MitroffSeptember 4, 2015 (2015-09-04)[nb 11]
Young Steven moves in with the three Crystal Gems, as the extended version of the title theme and second opening sequence shows.
4"How Are Gems Made?"Hilary FloridoOctober 1, 2015 (2015-10-01)
Amethyst tells Steven how Gems are made.
5"Unboxing"Hilary Florido & Katie MitroffOctober 22, 2015 (2015-10-22)
Steven creates a video where he receives and unboxes a new Hot Dog duffel bag from the Wacky Sack company.
6"Fusion"Katie MitroffNovember 2, 2015 (2015-11-02)
Garnet takes over a dance studio to demonstrate to Steven how fusion works.

Dove Self-Esteem Project shorts (2018–19)

These shorts are written only by Rebecca Sugar and are animated by Chromosphere Studio.[55]

No.TitleStoryboard by [56]Original release date
1"Appearance-Related Teasing and Bullying"Elizabeth ItoMarch 31, 2018 (2018-03-31)
Jasper and Amethyst talk about teasing and bullying.
2"Competing and Comparing Looks"Tiffany FordJuly 16, 2018 (2018-07-16)
Smoky Quartz and Sardonyx talk about self-confidence and comparison.
3"We Deserve to Shine"Lamar AbramsJuly 18, 2018 (2018-07-18)
The Crystal Gems and Connie sing a musical number on the importance of deserving to stand out and shine.
4"Media and Celebrities"Hanna NyströmOctober 10, 2018 (2018-10-10)
Peridot talks about social media and its effects.
5"Body Talk"Seo KimDecember 21, 2018 (2018-12-21)
Pearl and Bismuth talk about appearances and celebrating what makes us unique.
6"Social Media"Eusong LeeJune 24, 2019 (2019-06-24)
Stevonnie talks about how to find positivity in social media.
7"Body Functionality"Jessie WongSeptember 16, 2019 (2019-09-16)
Garnet, Opal, and Stevonnie talk about body functionality.

The Crystal Gems Say Be Anti-Racist shorts (2020–21)

A series of public service announcement shorts where the Crystal Gems teach the audience about anti-racism. All of the shorts are written by Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey, and animated by Chromosphere Studio.[57]

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Don't Deny It, Defy It"October 27, 2020 (2020-10-27)
Garnet teaches a group of children about taking anti-racist action.
2"Tell the Whole Story"December 3, 2020 (2020-12-03)
Pearl discusses the erasure of black people's accomplishments from history.
3"See Color"February 16, 2021 (2021-02-16)
Amethyst discusses how color blindness is used to avoid conversations about racism.
4"Be An Ally"April 12, 2021 (2021-04-12)
Greg Universe discusses how being an ally helps anti-racism efforts.

Notes

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