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Steven Universe S5E17 — Can't Go Back
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Steven Universe•Season 5•Episode 17

Can't Go Back

9.0/10 · 1,208 votesMay 7, 201812 min

Ranked #8 of 28 in Season 5•+0.6 vs season avg

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

Written byJeff Liu, Miki Brewster
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Zach Callison

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Michaela Dietz

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Jeff Liu

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Miki Brewster

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Jeff Liu

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Miki Brewster

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Liz Artinian

Liz Artinian

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Episode Summary

"Can't Go Back" is episode 17 of Steven Universe season 5. It scored 9.0/10 from 1,208 votes, ranking #8 of 28 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Written by Jeff Liu, Miki Brewster, it aired on May 7, 2018.

Next: E18 · A Single Pale RoseBest of Season 5