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The Worst Episodes of Steven Universe

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. Background image for Rocknaldo
    3.8/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Rocknaldo

    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.

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  2. Background image for The Zoo
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - The Zoo

    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

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  3. Background image for Tiger Philanthropist
    5.2/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Tiger Philanthropist

    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.

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  4. Background image for Onion Gang
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Onion Gang

    S4:E7

    Steven learns about Onion's secret group of friends.

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  5. Background image for The Return
    5.4/10(1.8k votes)

    #5 - The Return

    S1:E48

    Peridot and her new partner, Jasper, arrive on Earth.

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  6. Background image for Gem Heist
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Gem Heist

    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.

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  8. Background image for Steven's Birthday
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Steven's Birthday

    S2:E26

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

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  9. Background image for Adventures in Light Distortion
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Adventures in Light Distortion

    S4:E11

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

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  10. Background image for The New Crystal Gems
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #9 - The New Crystal Gems

    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.

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  11. Background image for Storm in the Room
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Storm in the Room

    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.

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  12. Background image for Doug Out
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Doug Out

    S4:E21

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

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  13. Background image for Keep Beach City Weird!
    6.3/10(1.5k votes)

    #12 - Keep Beach City Weird!

    S1:E31

    Steven is taken in by Ronaldo's conspiracy theories about paranormal occurrences in Beach City.

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  14. Background image for Dewey Wins
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Dewey Wins

    S5:E5

    Steven helps Mayor Dewey run a difficult campaign.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Kevin Party
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Kevin Party

    S5:E10

    Kevin is throwing a party, and Steven is invited.

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  16. Background image for Shirt Club
    6.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #15 - Shirt Club

    S2:E6

    Steven and Buck make T-shirts.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Onion Trade
    6.6/10(1.5k votes)

    #16 - Onion Trade

    S1:E15

    A toy trade between Steven and Onion escalates into epic proportions.

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  18. Background image for Political Power
    6.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #17 - Political Power

    S1:E47

    The Gems cause a power outage in Beach City, and Steven helps Mayor Dewey with damage control.

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  19. Background image for Buddy's Book
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Buddy's Book

    S4:E3

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

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  20. Background image for Steven's Dream
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Steven's Dream

    S4:E10

    A strange dream prompts Steven to search for answers.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Lion 4: Alternate Ending
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Lion 4: Alternate Ending

    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.

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  22. Background image for Are You My Dad?
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Are You My Dad?

    S4:E23

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

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  23. Background image for I Am My Mom
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #22 - I Am My Mom

    S4:E24

    Steven struggles to fix his mistakes.

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  24. Background image for The Big Show
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #23 - The Big Show

    S5:E14

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

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  25. Background image for Together Breakfast
    6.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #24 - Together Breakfast

    S1:E4

    Steven's attempt to get the Gems to share his special breakfast tradition lands him on a journey through their ancient Gem temple.

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  26. Background image for Gem Glow
    7.0/10(1.8k votes)

    #25 - Gem Glow

    S1:E1

    Steven gets depressed when his favorite ice-cream sandwich brand, Cookie Cat, has been taken off the market. He soon cheers up when the Gems manage to get a hold of some of the last remaining Cookie Cats, which Steven believes may hold the key to activating his gem.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Rocknaldo" is the worst rated episode of "Steven Universe". It scored 3.8/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas, it aired on 2/24/2017. This episode scored 1.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Zoo".