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The Best Episodes of Steven Universe Season 5

Every episode of Steven Universe Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Steven Universe Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 1 - Stuck Together
    8.6/10(1090 votes)

    #1 - Stuck Together

    S5:E1

    Steven and Lars are stuck inside Topaz and try to look for a way to escape.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jesse Zukauskas

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  2. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 2 - The Trial
    9.5/10(1445 votes)

    #2 - The Trial

    S5:E2

    Steven goes to court against Blue and Yellow Diamond to determine his (or rather Rose Quartz's) fate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Katie Mitroff, Paul Villeco

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  3. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 3 - Off Colors
    9.3/10(1126 votes)

    #3 - Off Colors

    S5:E3

    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. Lars defends them from security robots but is critically injured in the process.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Jeff Liu

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  4. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 4 - Lars' Head
    9.3/10(1182 votes)

    #4 - Lars' Head

    S5:E4

    After Steven brings Lars back to life with his healing powers, he discovers that Lars now shares the same powers as Lion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jeff Liu, Madeline Queripel

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  5. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 5 - Dewey Wins
    6.6/10(942 votes)

    #5 - Dewey Wins

    S5:E5

    Steven helps Mayor Dewey run a difficult campaign.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Jeff Liu

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  6. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 6 - Gemcation
    7.4/10(901 votes)

    #6 - Gemcation

    S5:E6

    Greg and the Gems take Steven on vacation to help him relax.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jesse Zukauskas, Madeline Queripel

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  7. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 7 - Raising the Barn
    7.8/10(890 votes)

    #7 - Raising the Barn

    S5:E7

    Pumpkin goes missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Amber Cragg, Hilary Florido

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  8. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 8 - Back to the Kindergarten
    7.7/10(855 votes)

    #8 - Back to the Kindergarten

    S5:E8

    Steven, Amethyst, and Peridot try to spruce up the Kindergarten.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Katie Mitroff, Paul Villeco

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  9. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 9 - Sadie Killer
    7.8/10(910 votes)

    #9 - Sadie Killer

    S5:E9

    Steven and the Cool Kids start a band, but they have trouble finding their sound.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Jeff Liu

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  10. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 10 - Kevin Party
    7.4/10(900 votes)

    #10 - Kevin Party

    S5:E10

    Kevin is throwing a party, and Steven is invited.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Amber Cragg, Hilary Florido

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  11. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 11 - Lars of the Stars
    8.4/10(917 votes)

    #11 - Lars of the Stars

    S5:E11

    Lars rises to the occasion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Jesse Zukauskas

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  12. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 12 - Jungle Moon
    8.9/10(1012 votes)

    #12 - Jungle Moon

    S5:E12

    Stevonnie finds themself alone on an adventure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Miki Brewster, Jeff Liu

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  13. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 13 - Your Mother and Mine
    8.5/10(925 votes)

    #13 - Your Mother and Mine

    S5:E13

    Steven takes Garnet to meet some of his new friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Katie Mitroff, Paul Villeco

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  14. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 14 - The Big Show
    7.5/10(839 votes)

    #14 - The Big Show

    S5:E14

    Steven shoots a documentary that follows a local band as they get their first big break.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Amber Cragg, Hilary Florido

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  15. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 15 - Pool Hopping
    8.1/10(870 votes)

    #15 - Pool Hopping

    S5:E15

    Garnet and Steven explore the most unlikely timelines in Beach City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Joe Johnston, Katie Mitroff, Paul Villeco

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  16. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 16 - Letters to Lars
    7.7/10(874 votes)

    #16 - Letters to Lars

    S5:E16

    Steven writes about the latest news of Beach City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Colin Howard

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  17. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 17 - Can't Go Back
    9.0/10(1053 votes)

    #17 - Can't Go Back

    S5:E17

    Ronaldo spots something mysterious on the moon, and Steven goes to investigate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Miki Brewster, Jeff Liu

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  18. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 18 - A Single Pale Rose
    9.7/10(2307 votes)

    #18 - A Single Pale Rose

    S5:E18

    Steven helps Pearl find her cell phone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Amber Cragg, Hilary Florido

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  19. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 19 - Now We're Only Falling Apart
    9.3/10(1110 votes)

    #19 - Now We're Only Falling Apart

    S5:E19

    Followed by hearing about the revelation, many problems ensue within the crystal gems' relationships.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Christine Liu

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  20. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 20 - What's Your Problem?
    8.2/10(830 votes)

    #20 - What's Your Problem?

    S5:E20

    Amethyst convinces Steven to take a break after all he's been through.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Katie Mitroff, Paul Villeco

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  21. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 21 - The Question
    8.6/10(983 votes)

    #21 - The Question

    S5:E21

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Miki Brewster, Jeff Liu

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  22. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 22 - Made of Honor
    8.7/10(985 votes)

    #22 - Made of Honor

    S5:E22

    As Ruby and Sapphire plan their wedding, Sapphire wishes that their friends from the war could be there to see it.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Christine Liu

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  23. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 23 - Reunited
    9.6/10(2044 votes)

    #23 - Reunited

    S5:E23

    The wedding of Ruby and Sapphire, with the Gems and several Beach City citizens in attendance, goes without a hitch and Garnet reforms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Miki Brewster, Katie Mitroff, Jeff Liu, Paul Villeco

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  24. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 24 - Legs From Here to Homeworld
    9.0/10(1230 votes)

    #24 - Legs From Here to Homeworld

    S5:E24

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Amber Cragg, Hilary Florido, Tom Herpich

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  25. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 25 - Familiar
    8.5/10(936 votes)

    #25 - Familiar

    S5:E25

    White Diamond believes that Steven is Pink Diamond, so Steven tries to fit Pink's part so that way he can get close enough to White to ask her about helping the corrupted gems on Earth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Amber Cragg, Hilary Florido, Tom Herpich, Pendleton Ward

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Stuck Together" is the best rated episode of "Steven Universe" season 5. It scored 8.6/10 based on 1090 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Jesse Zukauskas, it aired on 5/29/2017. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "The Trial".