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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 18 - A Single Pale Rose
    9.7/10(2697 votes)

    S5:E18

    Steven helps Pearl find her cell phone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Amber Cragg, Hilary Florido

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  2. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 23 - Reunited
    9.6/10(2200 votes)

    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:Jeff Liu, Katie Mitroff, Miki Brewster, Paul Villeco

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  3. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 2 - The Trial
    9.5/10(1653 votes)

    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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  4. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 28 - Change Your Mind
    9.5/10(3931 votes)

    S5:E28

    Steven faces his biggest challenge yet.

    Director:Kat Morris
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Amber Cragg, Ian Jones-Quartey, Jeff Liu, Katie Mitroff, Miki Brewster, Kat Morris, Rebecca Sugar, Hilary Florido, Joe Johnston, Paul Villeco, Christine Liu

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  5. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 3 - Off Colors
    9.3/10(1298 votes)

    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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  6. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 4 - Lars' Head
    9.3/10(1344 votes)

    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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  7. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 19 - Now We're Only Falling Apart
    9.3/10(1291 votes)

    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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  8. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 17 - Can't Go Back
    9.0/10(1208 votes)

    S5:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jeff Liu, Miki Brewster

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  9. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 24 - Legs From Here to Homeworld
    9.0/10(1373 votes)

    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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  10. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 12 - Jungle Moon
    8.8/10(1166 votes)

    S5:E12

    Stevonnie finds themself alone on an adventure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jeff Liu, Miki Brewster

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  11. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 22 - Made of Honor
    8.7/10(1132 votes)

    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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  12. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 1 - Stuck Together
    8.6/10(1245 votes)

    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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  13. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 21 - The Question
    8.6/10(1142 votes)

    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:Jeff Liu, Miki Brewster

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  14. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 13 - Your Mother and Mine
    8.5/10(1080 votes)

    S5:E13

    Steven takes Garnet to meet some of his new friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Katie Mitroff, Paul Villeco

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  15. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 26 - Together Alone
    8.5/10(1005 votes)

    S5:E26

    Steven throws a party to bring his family together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Tom Herpich, Christine Liu

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  16. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 11 - Lars of the Stars
    8.4/10(1076 votes)

    S5:E11

    Lars rises to the occasion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Jesse Zukauskas

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  17. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 25 - Familiar
    8.4/10(1089 votes)

    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, Pendleton Ward, Tom Herpich

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  18. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 20 - What's Your Problem?
    8.2/10(983 votes)

    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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  19. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 15 - Pool Hopping
    8.0/10(1010 votes)

    S5:E15

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

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

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  20. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 7 - Raising the Barn
    7.8/10(1034 votes)

    S5:E7

    Pumpkin goes missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Amber Cragg, Hilary Florido

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  21. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 8 - Back to the Kindergarten
    7.7/10(1001 votes)

    S5:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Katie Mitroff, Paul Villeco

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  22. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 9 - Sadie Killer
    7.7/10(1055 votes)

    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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  23. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 27 - Escapism
    7.7/10(1235 votes)

    S5:E27

    Steven uses his psychic powers to find help.

    Director:Joe Johnston
    Writers:Joe Johnston, Adam Muto

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  24. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 16 - Letters to Lars
    7.6/10(1015 votes)

    S5:E16

    Steven writes about the latest news of Beach City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Colin Howard

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  25. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 10 - Kevin Party
    7.4/10(1039 votes)

    S5:E10

    Kevin is throwing a party, and Steven is invited.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Amber Cragg, Hilary Florido

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"A Single Pale Rose" is the best rated episode of "Steven Universe" season 5. It scored 9.7/10 based on 2697 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Amber Cragg, Hilary Florido, it aired on 5/7/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Reunited".