The Worst Episodes of Steven Universe
Every episode of Steven Universe ranked from worst to best. Explore 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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Steven Universe" is "Rocknaldo", rated 5.3/10 from 1311 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas. "Rocknaldo" aired on 2/24/2017 and is rated 0.1 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "The Return".
5.3/10 1,311 votes#1 - Rocknaldo
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 2/24/2017
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: N/A
Writer: Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas
5.4/10 1,706 votes#2 - The Return
Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 3/12/2015
Peridot and her new partner, Jasper, arrive on Earth.
Director: N/A
Writer: Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco
6.0/10 3 votes#3 - Steven's Birthday
Season 2 Episode 26 - Aired 1/5/2016
Steven has a birthday party out at the barn, and decides he has some growing up to do.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff
6.3/10 1,372 votes#4 - Keep Beach City Weird!
Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 10/30/2014
Steven is taken in by Ronaldo's conspiracy theories about paranormal occurrences in Beach City.
Director: N/A
Writer: Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco
6.4/10 1,113 votes#5 - Onion Gang
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 9/15/2016
Steven learns about Onion's secret group of friends.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff
6.6/10 1,314 votes#6 - Shirt Club
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 4/16/2015
Steven and Buck make T-shirts.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lamar Abrams, Hellen Jo
6.7/10 1,335 votes#7 - Onion Trade
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/17/2014
A toy trade between Steven and Onion escalates into epic proportions.
Director: Ian Jones-Quartey
Writer: Lamar Abrams
6.7/10 1,166 votes#8 - Political Power
Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 3/11/2015
The Gems cause a power outage in Beach City, and Steven helps Mayor Dewey with damage control.
Director: N/A
Writer: Hilary Florido, Katie Mitroff
6.7/10 1,006 votes#9 - Tiger Philanthropist
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/3/2017
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: N/A
Writer: Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff
6.7/10 1,050 votes#10 - Dewey Wins
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 12/15/2017
Steven helps Mayor Dewey run a difficult campaign.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lamar Abrams, Jeff Liu
6.9/10 1,244 votes#11 - Together Breakfast
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2013
Steven's attempt to get the Gems to share his special breakfast tradition lands him on a journey through their ancient Gem temple.
Director: Ian Jones-Quartey
Writer: Rebecca Sugar, Ian Jones-Quartey, Paul Villeco
6.9/10 1,141 votes#12 - Future Boy Zoltron
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 9/1/2016
Steven tells people's fortunes at Funland.
Director: N/A
Writer: Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco
7.0/10 1,675 votes#13 - Gem Glow
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/4/2013
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.
Director: Ian Jones-Quartey
Writer: Jeff Liu, Joe Johnston
7.0/10 1,332 votes#14 - Frybo
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/18/2013
Steven brings a mascot costume to life with a magic shard owned by Pearl to help his friend Peedee with his job, but it backfires when the mascot goes rogue.
Director: Ian Jones-Quartey
Writer: Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco
7.0/10 1,268 votes#15 - Cat Fingers
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2013
Steven tries to master his shapeshifting abilities from Amethyst, but turns his fingers into cats, making it harder to do things.
Director: Ian Jones-Quartey
Writer: Hilary Florido, Rebecca Sugar, Kat Morris, Ian Jones-Quartey
7.0/10 1,182 votes#16 - Arcade Mania
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/17/2014
Steven takes the Gems on his own kind of adventure by bringing them to the Fun Land Arcade, where Garnet soon becomes enchanted by a dancing game.
Director: Ian Jones-Quartey
Writer: Lamar Abrams, Aleth Romanillos, Luke Weber
7.0/10 942 votes#17 - Restaurant Wars
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 7/25/2016
Steven settles a rivalry between restaurant owners.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff
7.1/10 1,055 votes#18 - House Guest
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 10/2/2014
Left homeless and with a broken leg after the events of the previous episode, Greg stays with Steven and the Gems as a temporary house guest and unintentionally interferes with Steven's healing powers.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lamar Abrams, Hellen Jo
7.1/10 1,076 votes#19 - Joy Ride
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/26/2015
Buck, Jenny and Sour Cream take Steven out on a late-night joyride to lift his spirits and teach him how to have fun, until they end up discovering Peridot's escape pod.
Director: N/A
Writer: Hilary Florido, Katie Mitroff
7.1/10 937 votes#20 - Drop Beat Dad
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/18/2016
Steven helps Sour Cream put on a show.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff
7.2/10 1,339 votes#21 - Joking Victim
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/28/2014
Steven works at the Big Donut when Lars leaves Sadie with all the work.
Director: N/A
Writer: Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco
7.2/10 1,241 votes#22 - Garnet's Universe
Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 11/13/2014
Steven interprets what Garnet did during the day after a recent mission.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10 1,119 votes#23 - Horror Club
Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 2/12/2015
Steven goes to the lighthouse to watch scary movies with Ronaldo, Lars and Sadie.
Director: N/A
Writer: Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco
7.2/10 961 votes#24 - Onion Friend
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 7/15/2015
When they visit Onion's house, Amethyst rekindles her friendship with his mother, Vidalia, while he shows Steven around his room.
Director: N/A
Writer: Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff
7.3/10 1,491 votes#25 - Cheeseburger Backpack
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2013
The Gems go on a mission to place a Moon Goddess statue on top of the ruined Lunar Sea Spire, and Steven tries to prove he can be useful with the help of his new novelty cheeseburger backpack.
Director: Ian Jones-Quartey
Writer: Rebecca Sugar, Ian Jones-Quartey