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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!

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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 Worst Episode
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    Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 17 - Rocknaldo
    3.7/10(6 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas

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  2. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 7 - Onion Gang
    4.6/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Onion Gang

    S4:E7

    Steven learns about Onion's secret group of friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  3. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 15 - Onion Trade
    5.3/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Onion Trade

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Ian Jones-Quartey
    Writer:Lamar Abrams

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  4. Steven Universe Season 3 Episode 7 - Drop Beat Dad
    5.3/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Drop Beat Dad

    S3:E7

    Steven helps Sour Cream put on a show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  5. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 21 - Joking Victim
    5.5/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Joking Victim

    S1:E21

    Steven works at the Big Donut when Lars leaves Sadie with all the work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

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  6. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 22 - Steven and the Stevens
    5.5/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Steven and the Stevens

    S1:E22

    Steven needs a musical partner for an upcoming show, so he uses a time travel device to recruit himself as the perfect bandmate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 4 - Say Uncle
    5.5/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Say Uncle

    S2:E4

    In this non-canon episode, Uncle Grandpa arrives to aid Steven in unlocking the power of his gem.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 13 - The Zoo
    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #8 - 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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  9. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 3 - Joy Ride
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Joy Ride

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Katie Mitroff, Hilary Florido

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  10. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 18 - Tiger Philanthropist
    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #10 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  11. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 34 - Watermelon Steven
    5.7/10(6 votes)

    #11 - Watermelon Steven

    S1:E34

    Steven grows a patch of watermelons shaped like himself, but they soon come to life and attack people.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Hellen Jo

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  12. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 4 - Together Breakfast
    5.8/10(8 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Ian Jones-Quartey
    Writers:Ian Jones-Quartey, Rebecca Sugar, Paul Villeco

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  13. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 27 - House Guest
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #13 - House Guest

    S1:E27

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Hellen Jo

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  14. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 7 - Love Letters
    5.8/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Love Letters

    S2:E7

    When Jamie the mailman falls in love with Garnet, Steven and Connie must help turn him down gently.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Hellen Jo

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  15. Steven Universe Season 3 Episode 10 - The New Lars
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #15 - The New Lars

    S3:E10

    Steven gets a new look into Lars' life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

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  16. Steven Universe Season 3 Episode 12 - Restaurant Wars
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Restaurant Wars

    S3:E12

    Steven settles a rivalry between restaurant owners.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  17. Steven Universe Season 3 Episode 13 - Kiki’s Pizza Delivery Service
    5.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Kiki’s Pizza Delivery Service

    S3:E13

    Kiki has nightmares and Steven intervenes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Jeff Liu, Colin Howard

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  18. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 5 - Frybo
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Frybo

    S1:E5

    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
    Writers:Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

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  19. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 17 - Lion 2: The Movie
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Lion 2: The Movie

    S1:E17

    Steven and Connie try to ride Lion to the movie theater, but Lion has other plans.

    Director:Ian Jones-Quartey
    Writers:Joe Johnston, Jeff Liu

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  20. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 19 - Rose's Room
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Rose's Room

    S1:E19

    Steven's desire for some alone time unlocks a new room in the Temple that answers his every wish.

    Director:Ian Jones-Quartey
    Writers:Joe Johnston, Jeff Liu

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  21. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 31 - Keep Beach City Weird!
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Keep Beach City Weird!

    S1:E31

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Raven M. Molisee, Paul Villeco

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  22. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 16 - Steven the Sword Fighter
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Steven the Sword Fighter

    S1:E16

    Pearl gets injured and retreats into her gem to heal and make a new body to project after she tries to teach Steven the art of sword-fighting using a holographic version of herself.

    Director:Ian Jones-Quartey
    Writers:Joe Johnston, Jeff Liu

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  23. Steven Universe Season 3 Episode 11 - Beach City Drift
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Beach City Drift

    S3:E11

    Steven and Connie get into a high-speed car race with their biggest foe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas

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  24. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 12 - Gem Heist
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas

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  25. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 5 - Dewey Wins
    6.2/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Dewey Wins

    S5:E5

    Steven helps Mayor Dewey run a difficult campaign.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Jeff Liu

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Rocknaldo" is the worst rated episode of "Steven Universe". It scored 3.7/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas, it aired on 2/24/2017. This episode scored 0.9 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Onion Gang".