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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
    5.1/10(1162 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 1 Episode 48 - The Return
    5.4/10(1635 votes)

    #2 - The Return

    S1:E48

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

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

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  3. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 26 - Steven's Birthday
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Steven's Birthday

    S2:E26

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  4. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 31 - Keep Beach City Weird!
    6.2/10(1304 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 7 - Onion Gang
    6.3/10(1044 votes)

    #5 - Onion Gang

    S4:E7

    Steven learns about Onion's secret group of friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  6. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 6 - Shirt Club
    6.4/10(1247 votes)

    #6 - Shirt Club

    S2:E6

    Steven and Buck make T-shirts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Hellen Jo

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  7. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 18 - Tiger Philanthropist
    6.5/10(962 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 15 - Onion Trade
    6.6/10(1343 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Steven Universe Season 5 Episode 5 - Dewey Wins
    6.6/10(942 votes)

    #9 - Dewey Wins

    S5:E5

    Steven helps Mayor Dewey run a difficult campaign.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Jeff Liu

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  10. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 47 - Political Power
    6.7/10(1157 votes)

    #10 - Political Power

    S1:E47

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Katie Mitroff, Hilary Florido

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  11. Steven Universe Season 4 Episode 5 - Future Boy Zoltron
    6.8/10(1073 votes)

    #11 - Future Boy Zoltron

    S4:E5

    Steven tells people's fortunes at Funland.

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

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  12. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 1 - Gem Glow
    6.9/10(1728 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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

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  13. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 4 - Together Breakfast
    6.9/10(1293 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Steven Universe Season 3 Episode 7 - Drop Beat Dad
    6.9/10(932 votes)

    #14 - Drop Beat Dad

    S3:E7

    Steven helps Sour Cream put on a show.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  15. Steven Universe Season 3 Episode 12 - Restaurant Wars
    6.9/10(893 votes)

    #15 - Restaurant Wars

    S3:E12

    Steven settles a rivalry between restaurant owners.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Katie Mitroff

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  16. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 5 - Frybo
    7.0/10(1377 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 6 - Cat Fingers
    7.0/10(1309 votes)

    #17 - Cat Fingers

    S1:E6

    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
    Writers:Ian Jones-Quartey, Rebecca Sugar, Kat Morris, Hilary Florido

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  18. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 11 - Arcade Mania
    7.0/10(1210 votes)

    #18 - Arcade Mania

    S1:E11

    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
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Luke Weber, Aleth Romanillos

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  19. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 27 - House Guest
    7.0/10(1083 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 33 - Garnet's Universe
    7.0/10(1203 votes)

    #20 - Garnet's Universe

    S1:E33

    Steven interprets what Garnet did during the day after a recent mission.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 3 - Joy Ride
    7.0/10(1066 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 21 - Joking Victim
    7.1/10(1290 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 41 - Horror Club
    7.1/10(1103 votes)

    #23 - Horror Club

    S1:E41

    Steven goes to the lighthouse to watch scary movies with Ronaldo, Lars and Sadie.

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

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  24. Steven Universe Season 2 Episode 13 - Chille Tid
    7.1/10(995 votes)

    #24 - Chille Tid

    S2:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writers:Lamar Abrams, Jesse Zukauskas

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  25. Steven Universe Season 1 Episode 3 - Cheeseburger Backpack
    7.2/10(1478 votes)

    #25 - Cheeseburger Backpack

    S1:E3

    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
    Writers:Ian Jones-Quartey, Rebecca Sugar

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Rocknaldo" is the worst rated episode of "Steven Universe". It scored 5.1/10 based on 1162 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Hilary Florido, Jesse Zukauskas, it aired on 2/24/2017. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Return".