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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.
Genres:AnimationComedyAction & AdventureFamilySci-Fi & Fantasy

Worst Episodes Summary

"Rocknaldo" is the worst rated episode of "Steven Universe". It scored 5.3/10 based on 1323 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas, it aired on 2/24/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Return".

  • Rocknaldo
    5.3/101,323 votes
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    #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

  • The Return
    5.4/101,719 votes
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    #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

  • Steven's Birthday
    6.0/103 votes
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    #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

  • Keep Beach City Weird!
    6.3/101,384 votes
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    #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

  • Onion Gang
    6.4/101,126 votes
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    #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

  • Shirt Club
    6.6/101,323 votes
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    #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

  • Onion Trade
    6.7/101,352 votes
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    #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

  • Political Power
    6.7/101,173 votes
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    #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

  • Tiger Philanthropist
    6.7/101,017 votes
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    #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

  • Dewey Wins
    6.7/101,062 votes
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    #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

  • Together Breakfast
    6.9/101,265 votes
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    #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: Ian Jones-Quartey, Rebecca Sugar, Paul Villeco

  • Future Boy Zoltron
    6.9/101,153 votes
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    #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

  • Gem Glow
    7.0/101,698 votes
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    #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

  • Frybo
    7.0/101,350 votes
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    #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

  • Cat Fingers
    7.0/101,286 votes
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    #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

  • Arcade Mania
    7.0/101,199 votes
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    #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

  • Restaurant Wars
    7.0/10952 votes
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    #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

  • House Guest
    7.1/101,064 votes
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    #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

  • Joy Ride
    7.1/101,082 votes
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    #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

  • Drop Beat Dad
    7.1/10946 votes
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    #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

  • Joking Victim
    7.2/101,353 votes
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    #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

  • Garnet's Universe
    7.2/101,252 votes
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    #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

  • Horror Club
    7.2/101,128 votes
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    #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

  • Chille Tid
    7.2/101,004 votes
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    #24 - Chille Tid

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 6/19/2015

    Garnet has Pearl and Amethyst stay with Steven, who is exhausted from searching for Malachite in the ocean with the Gems, for a slumber party. However, Steven is rattled by recurring dreams of Lapis Lazuli.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Lamar Abrams, Jesse Zukauskas

  • Onion Friend
    7.2/10969 votes
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    #25 - 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