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The Best Episodes of Steven Universe Season 1

Every episode of Steven Universe Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Steven Universe Season 1!

A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.
Genres:AnimationComedyAction & AdventureFamilySci-Fi & Fantasy

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Gem Glow" is the best rated episode of "Steven Universe" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 1709 votes. Directed by Ian Jones-Quartey and written by Jeff Liu, Joe Johnston, it aired on 11/4/2013. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Laser Light Cannon".

  • Gem Glow
    7.0/101,709 votes

    #1 - Gem Glow

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/4/2013

    Steven gets depressed when his favorite ice-cream sandwich brand, Cookie Cat, has been taken off the market. He soon cheers up when the Gems manage to get a hold of some of the last remaining Cookie Cats, which Steven believes may hold the key to activating his gem.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Jeff Liu, Joe Johnston

  • Laser Light Cannon
    7.9/101,851 votes

    #2 - Laser Light Cannon

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/4/2013

    When a menacing red eye is about to hit Beach City, the only thing that can destroy it is a Laser Light Cannon which once belonged to Steven's mother, Rose Quartz. Thus, Steven enlists the help of his father, Greg, and they search through his storage for the cannon.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Kat Morris, Rebecca Sugar

  • Cheeseburger Backpack
    7.3/101,516 votes

    #3 - Cheeseburger Backpack

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2013

    The Gems go on a mission to place a Moon Goddess statue on top of the ruined Lunar Sea Spire, and Steven tries to prove he can be useful with the help of his new novelty cheeseburger backpack.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Ian Jones-Quartey, Rebecca Sugar

  • Together Breakfast
    6.9/101,272 votes

    #4 - Together Breakfast

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2013

    Steven's attempt to get the Gems to share his special breakfast tradition lands him on a journey through their ancient Gem temple.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Ian Jones-Quartey, Rebecca Sugar, Paul Villeco

  • Frybo
    7.0/101,358 votes

    #5 - Frybo

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/18/2013

    Steven brings a mascot costume to life with a magic shard owned by Pearl to help his friend Peedee with his job, but it backfires when the mascot goes rogue.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

  • Cat Fingers
    7.0/101,294 votes

    #6 - Cat Fingers

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2013

    Steven tries to master his shapeshifting abilities from Amethyst, but turns his fingers into cats, making it harder to do things.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Hilary Florido, Ian Jones-Quartey, Kat Morris, Rebecca Sugar

  • Bubble Buddies
    8.1/101,557 votes

    #7 - Bubble Buddies

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/2/2013

    Steven creates a magic bubble around himself and a girl he likes, Connie, to save her from a falling rock, but has no idea how to make it disappear.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Kat Morris, Aleth Romanillos

  • Serious Steven
    7.4/101,341 votes

    #8 - Serious Steven

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/13/2014

    While navigating out of an ancient Gem maze, Steven tries to prove himself worthy to Garnet by being serious.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Jeff Liu, Joe Johnston

  • Tiger Millionaire
    7.5/101,419 votes

    #9 - Tiger Millionaire

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/20/2014

    Steven joins an underground wrestling league with Amethyst, who is tired of Pearl and Garnet bringing her down.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

  • Steven's Lion
    7.8/101,473 votes

    #10 - Steven's Lion

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/27/2014

    Steven befriends a magical lion he finds in the desert during a mission with the Gems.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Lamar Abrams, Aleth Romanillos

  • Arcade Mania
    7.0/101,204 votes

    #11 - Arcade Mania

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/17/2014

    Steven takes the Gems on his own kind of adventure by bringing them to the Fun Land Arcade, where Garnet soon becomes enchanted by a dancing game.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Lamar Abrams, Aleth Romanillos, Luke Weber

  • Giant Woman
    8.4/101,433 votes

    #12 - Giant Woman

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/24/2014

    Steven urges Amethyst and Pearl to fuse together into a four-armed "giant woman" named Opal (Aimee Mann). Amethyst and Pearl, however, keep on quarrelling.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Jeff Liu, Joe Johnston

  • So Many Birthdays
    8.0/101,404 votes

    #13 - So Many Birthdays

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/3/2014

    After learning that the Gems are thousands of years old, Steven decides to make up for all the birthdays they've missed.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

  • Lars and the Cool Kids
    7.7/101,562 votes

    #14 - Lars and the Cool Kids

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 3/10/2014

    Steven and Lars get to hang out with the cool kids (Jenny Pizza, Buck Dewey and Sour Cream) in town, but their teenage shenanigans get them into magical trouble.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Lamar Abrams, Matt Braly

  • Onion Trade
    6.7/101,356 votes

    #15 - Onion Trade

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/17/2014

    A toy trade between Steven and Onion escalates into epic proportions.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Lamar Abrams

  • Steven the Sword Fighter
    8.1/101,402 votes

    #16 - Steven the Sword Fighter

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 4/9/2014

    Pearl gets injured and retreats into her gem to heal and make a new body to project after she tries to teach Steven the art of sword-fighting using a holographic version of herself.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Jeff Liu, Joe Johnston

  • Lion 2: The Movie
    7.9/101,415 votes

    #17 - Lion 2: The Movie

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 4/23/2014

    Steven and Connie try to ride Lion to the movie theater, but Lion has other plans.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Jeff Liu, Joe Johnston

  • Beach Party
    7.3/101,324 votes

    #18 - Beach Party

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/30/2014

    After a battle damages the Fish Stew Pizza sign, the Gems are banned from the restaurant, so Steven throws a cookout on the beachside to mend the relationship between the Pizza family and the Gems.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Lamar Abrams

  • Rose's Room
    8.1/101,415 votes

    #19 - Rose's Room

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 5/14/2014

    Steven's desire for some alone time unlocks a new room in the Temple that answers his every wish.

    Director: Ian Jones-Quartey

    Writer: Jeff Liu, Joe Johnston

  • Coach Steven
    8.3/101,423 votes

    #20 - Coach Steven

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/21/2014

    Against Pearl's wishes, Steven becomes determined to get stronger after watching Garnet and Amethyst fuse into the mighty Sugilite.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

  • Joking Victim
    7.2/101,359 votes

    #21 - Joking Victim

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/28/2014

    Steven works at the Big Donut when Lars leaves Sadie with all the work.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

  • Steven and the Stevens
    7.6/101,274 votes

    #22 - Steven and the Stevens

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 9/4/2014

    Steven needs a musical partner for an upcoming show, so he uses a time travel device to recruit himself as the perfect bandmate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Monster Buddies
    8.1/101,354 votes

    #23 - Monster Buddies

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/11/2014

    Steven attempts to tame a monster's wild form when he accidentally releases it from its gem bubble.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Lamar Abrams, Hellen Jo

  • An Indirect Kiss
    8.6/101,436 votes

    #24 - An Indirect Kiss

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 9/18/2014

    Steven tells Connie about his mission with the Gems to heal Amethyst after she cracks her gemstone.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

  • Mirror Gem
    9.0/101,773 votes

    #25 - Mirror Gem

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 9/25/2014

    Steven befriends a magical mirror that can mysteriously communicate with only him and ends up setting free its trapped inhabitant, a Gem named Lapis Lazuli.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco