The essential episodes of Steven Universe
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Steven Universe — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Steven eats cookie cat's and mistakenly thinks they have activated his gem.
- 02
Steven's desire for some alone time unlocks a new room in the temple that answers his every wish.
- 03
Steven and Amethyst pay a visit to the odd world of Onion's house.
- 04
Garnet finally tells Steven the story of how she came to be a Crystal Gem.
- 05
Steven visits Empire City with Greg and Pearl.
- 06
Amethyst takes charge of Steven and Connie.
- 07
Steven and the Gems return to the Moon Base.
- 08
Steven visits a special zoo.
- 09
Steven goes to court against Blue and Yellow Diamond to determine his (or rather Rose Quartz's) fate.
- 10
Steven finally gets to know the real Lars.
- 11
Stevonnie finds themself alone on an adventure.
- 12
Steven helps Pearl find her phone.
- 13
Pearl tells a story.
- 14
Steven brings everyone together for a special reunion.
- 15
Steven faces his biggest challenge yet.
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