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The Best Episodes of Steven Universe Season 2

Every episode of Steven Universe Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Steven Universe Season 2!

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A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to control his powers.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 21 - Catch and Release
    9.4/10(1733 votes)

    S2:E21

    The Crystal Gems finally capture Peridot, but Steven suspects that she knows something and lets her live in his bathroom.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas

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  2. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 5 - Story for Steven
    9.2/10(1679 votes)

    S2:E5

    Greg tells Steven the story of when he first met Rose Quartz.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jeff Liu, Joe Johnston

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  3. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 8 - Reformed
    9.2/10(1551 votes)

    S2:E8

    Amethyst keeps trying to find a new form to regenerate into while she, Steven and Garnet chase after a monster loose in the Temple.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

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  4. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 24 - Too Far
    9.2/10(1535 votes)

    S2:E24

    Peridot gets carried away with gem gossip, and unintentionally really hurts Amethyst's feelings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas

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  5. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 10 - Rising Tides, Crashing Skies
    8.8/10(1437 votes)

    S2:E10

    Ronaldo investigates the Crystal Gems in a web documentary for his "Keep Beach City Weird" blog.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Hellen Jo

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  6. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 25 - The Answer
    8.8/10(1411 votes)

    S2:E25

    Garnet finally tells Steven the story of how she came to be a Crystal Gem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  7. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 7 - Love Letters
    8.7/10(1323 votes)

    S2:E7

    When Jamie the mailman falls in love with Garnet, Steven and Connie must help turn him down gently.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Hellen Jo

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  8. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 11 - Keeping it Together
    8.7/10(1328 votes)

    S2:E11

    While the Crystal Gems chase after Peridot in the Kindergarten, Steven and Garnet discover a dark secret while exploring its inner workings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

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  9. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 23 - Back to the Barn
    8.7/10(1330 votes)

    S2:E23

    The Crystal Gems and Peridot go to the family barn to build a gem drill that can take them to the Cluster's location. However, when Peridot and Pearl fight over who will lead the project, Steven suggests they build robots and compete with each other.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jeff Liu, Joe Johnston

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  10. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 17 - Historical Friction
    8.5/10(1291 votes)

    S2:E17

    Steven is asked by Jamie to participate in a play funded by Mayor Dewey about Beach City's founding, with Pearl stepping in to provide a more historically accurate script.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas

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  11. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 18 - Friend Ship
    8.5/10(1388 votes)

    S2:E18

    After the recent events, Pearl wants to redeem herself by capturing Peridot, who traps the Crystal Gems in an old, abandoned Gem spaceship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jeff Liu, Joe Johnston

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  12. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 28 - Message Received
    8.5/10(10 votes)

    S2:E28

    Steven has doubts about believing in everyone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

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  13. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 14 - Cry for Help
    8.4/10(1268 votes)

    S2:E14

    When TV broadcasts are disrupted by a video signal emitted by Peridot from a Gem communication tower, Garnet chooses to fuse with Pearl into Sardonyx to destroy it, which dismays Amethyst. As the tower keeps being fixed, however, Steven and Amethyst are shocked to discover who's really behind it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jeff Liu, Joe Johnston

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  14. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 15 - Keystone Motel
    8.4/10(1265 votes)

    S2:E15

    While she accompanies Greg and Steven on a road trip to another state and a visit to a motel in that state, Garnet's frustration with what Pearl did in the previous episode causes her to split into Ruby and Sapphire.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Rebecca Sugar, Paul Villeco, Raven M. Molisee

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  15. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 29 - Log Date 7 15 2
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    S2:E29

    Steven sneaks a listen to a friend’s audio diary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas

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  16. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 1 - Full Disclosure
    8.3/10(1411 votes)

    S2:E1

    Steven tries to avoid Connie so he won't have to tell her about his ordeal with the Homeworld Gems from the previous episodes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

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  17. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 9 - Sworn to the Sword
    8.3/10(1335 votes)

    S2:E9

    Wanting to protect Steven, Connie takes up swordfighting lessons with Pearl.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 19 - Nightmare Hospital
    8.3/10(1270 votes)

    S2:E19

    Steven and Connie must sneak into a hospital to retrieve Rose Quartz's sword from Connie's mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

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  19. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 20 - Sadie's Song
    8.0/10(1283 votes)

    S2:E20

    Steven helps Sadie with an act for the annual Beach City Beach-a-Palooza.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

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  20. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 22 - When It Rains
    8.0/10(1183 votes)

    S2:E22

    After Steven explains Earth's workings, including rainstorms, to Peridot, she takes Steven to the Kindergarten to tell him more about the Cluster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  21. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 27 - It Could've Been Great
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S2:E27

    The Gems take a trip to the moon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jeff Liu, Joe Johnston

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  22. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 4 - Say Uncle
    7.6/10(1288 votes)

    S2:E4

    In this non-canon episode, Uncle Grandpa arrives to aid Steven in unlocking the power of his gem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 2 - Open Book
    7.5/10(1251 votes)

    S2:E2

    When Connie is upset by the ending of her favorite book series, Steven takes her to Rose Quartz's room, where they remake the ending.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Katie Mitroff, Hilary Florido

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  24. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 12 - We Need to Talk
    7.3/10(1196 votes)

    S2:E12

    After witnessing Steven and Connie fuse again, Greg explains to them how he learned about gem fusion from his time with Rose Quartz, hoping to pull it off himself in order to grow closer to her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Katie Mitroff, Rebecca Sugar, Hilary Florido

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  25. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 26 - Steven's Birthday
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    S2:E26

    Steven has a birthday party out at the barn, and decides he has some growing up to do.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Catch and Release" is the best rated episode of "Steven Universe" season 2. It scored 9.4/10 based on 1733 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas, it aired on 9/24/2015. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Story for Steven".