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The Best Episodes of Steven Universe Season 4

Every episode of Steven Universe Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Steven Universe Season 4!

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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 4 Episode 4 - Mindful Education
    9.2/10(1633 votes)

    S4:E4

    Steven and Connie learn to focus better.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jeff Liu, Colin Howard, Takafumi Hori

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  2. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 10 - Steven's Dream
    9.2/10(1325 votes)

    S4:E10

    A strange dream prompts Steven to search for answers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jeff Liu, Colin Howard

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  3. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 14 - That Will Be All
    9.2/10(1502 votes)

    S4:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Rebecca Sugar, Colin Howard, Joe Johnston

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  4. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 24 - I Am My Mom
    9.2/10(1382 votes)

    S4:E24

    Steven struggles to fix his mistakes.

    Director:Kat Morris
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Paul Villeco

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  5. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 16 - Storm in the Room
    9.1/10(1397 votes)

    S4:E16

    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.

    Director:Joe Johnston
    Writers:Jeff Liu, Colin Howard

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  6. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 6 - Last One Out of Beach City
    8.6/10(1426 votes)

    S4:E6

    Pearl, Steven and Amethyst go to a rock show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas

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  7. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 9 - Three Gems and a Baby
    8.6/10(1270 votes)

    S4:E9

    Greg tells Steven about their first winter together

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  8. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 12 - Gem Heist
    8.5/10(1126 votes)

    S4:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas

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  9. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 23 - Are You My Dad?
    8.4/10(1069 votes)

    S4:E23

    People disappearing from Beach City, and Steven tries to solve the mystery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Raven M. Molisee, Jesse Zukauskas

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  10. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 11 - Adventures in Light Distortion
    8.3/10(1182 votes)

    S4:E11

    Steven and the Gems take off on a search and recovery mission.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas

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  11. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 13 - The Zoo
    8.2/10(1110 votes)

    S4:E13

    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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  12. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 20 - Lion 4: Alternate Ending
    8.1/10(1008 votes)

    S4:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Paul Villeco

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  13. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 8 - Gem Harvest
    8.0/10(1160 votes)

    S4:E8

    In this double episode Steven’s autumn visit to the barn brings a new stranger into his life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco, Jesse Zukauskas

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  14. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 1 - Kindergarten Kid
    7.7/10(1244 votes)

    S4:E1

    Steven and Peridot attempt to catch an elusive speedy corrupted Gem monster in the Beta Kindergarten.

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

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  15. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 2 - Know Your Fusion
    7.6/10(1236 votes)

    S4:E2

    Steven and the Gems examine fusions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas

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  16. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 19 - Room for Ruby
    7.6/10(982 votes)

    S4:E19

    "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 her previous encounters with her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Raven M. Molisee, Jesse Zukauskas

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  17. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 22 - The Good Lars
    7.6/10(979 votes)

    S4:E22

    Steven, Lars and Sadie get invited to a party with the Cool Kids.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jeff Liu, Colin Howard

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  18. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 15 - The New Crystal Gems
    7.3/10(1126 votes)

    S4:E15

    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.

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

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  19. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 3 - Buddy's Book
    7.2/10(1127 votes)

    S4:E3

    Steven visits the library with Connie and uncovers a long lost book.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  20. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 21 - Doug Out
    7.2/10(1021 votes)

    S4:E21

    Steven and Connie join Connie's father on a stake out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  21. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 5 - Future Boy Zoltron
    6.7/10(1209 votes)

    S4:E5

    Steven tells people's fortunes at Funland.

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

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  22. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 18 - Tiger Philanthropist
    6.4/10(1080 votes)

    S4:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  23. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 7 - Onion Gang
    6.3/10(1193 votes)

    S4:E7

    Steven learns about Onion's secret group of friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  24. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 17 - Rocknaldo
    5.0/10(1306 votes)

    S4:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Mindful Education" is the best rated episode of "Steven Universe" season 4. It scored 9.2/10 based on 1633 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Jeff Liu, Colin Howard, Takafumi Hori, it aired on 8/25/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Steven's Dream".