Steven Universe
A vibrant, musical tapestry where a boy’s boundless empathy heals ancient celestial scars, painting a universe where love is the ultimate superpower and vulnerability is the greatest strength.
Steven Universe
Steven Universe

"Believe in Steven."

04 November 2013 — 21 January 2019 United States of America 5 season 154 episode Ended ⭐ 8.4 (1,274)
Cast: Zach Callison, Estelle, Michaela Dietz, Deedee Magno, Tom Scharpling
Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure Family Comedy
Identity and Self-Discovery Non-Violence and Radical Empathy Intergenerational Trauma and Legacy The Ethics of Relationships (Fusion)

Steven Universe - Episode Highlights

Episode Highlights

Jail Break

S1E52

The season finale features the revelation that Garnet is a fusion and showcases the iconic song "Stronger Than You."

Significance:

It redefined the show's mechanics and established Fusion as the central metaphor for love and identity.

Mr. Greg

S3E8

A fully musical episode where Pearl and Greg finally confront their shared grief and complicated feelings regarding Rose Quartz.

Significance:

It provided much-needed closure for the adult characters and highlighted the series' emotional maturity.

Bismuth

S3E20

Steven encounters an original Crystal Gem who believes in using lethal force to win the rebellion.

Significance:

It challenged Steven’s pacifism and introduced moral ambiguity into the history of the Gem War.

A Single Pale Rose

S5E18

The episode that reveals the show’s biggest twist: Rose Quartz was actually Pink Diamond.

Significance:

It recontextualized the entire series, turning a simple rebellion story into a complex family tragedy.

Change Your Mind

S5E29

The 44-minute series finale where Steven confronts the Diamond Authority and establishes a new era for Gem-kind.

Significance:

It resolved the primary conflict of the series by emphasizing self-acceptance and the dismantling of rigid hierarchies.

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