Mirror Gem – Episode 25 (IMDb Rating 8.8) “Alone Together” finds the Gem teaching Steven about his fusion powers but this episode also tackled issues of consent and the experiences of transgender people, which is pretty incredible for a kids show. Amethyst also learns why she was created, which makes her question her purpose.Īlone Together – Episode 37 (IMDb Rating 8.9) “On The Run” finds Steven and Amethyst heading off on the road together, with the hyperactive main character soon becoming bored. On The Run – Episode 40 (IMDb Rating 9.0) Lion 3: Straight To Video - Episode 35 (IMDb Rating 9.1)Īnother emotional, fan favorite episode finds Steven coming across a videotape in his Lion’s mane left by his mother, talking about her life on Earth with Greg and how much she loves her son. The episode still has a mix of laughs and action, but it’s one of the more intense stories of season 1 too. The second last episode of Steven Universe season 1, “The Return” opens with a giant green hand pointing at the Gems from the sky to herald something dark is on the way. The Return – Episode 51 (IMDb Rating 9.1) "Rose’s Scabbard" is one of the defining episodes of Steven Universe with Lion finding the scabbard to Rose’s sword, but its Pearl’s romantic feelings for Steven’s mother and her feelings of betrayal that form the emotional core of the story. Rose’s Scabbard – Episode 45 (IMDb Rating 9.2) "Ocean Gem" is filled with some crazy visuals and action, but it’s an episode with some emotional weight to it too. "Ocean Gem" finds Steven and the gang having to save the ocean, which has been stolen by Lapis Lazuli. In addition to delivering great jokes and emotional stakes, this is the episode where Steven learns a secret about Garnet.
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The finale of Steven Universe season 1, “Jail Break” finds Steven and the Crystal Gems fleeing from series villain Jasper. Jail Break – Episode 52 (IMDb Rating 9.4) Let’s look at the best episodes of Steven Universe season 1, based on their IMDb rankings. Related: Steven Universe: What It Is And Why People Love It While later series would improve on Steven Universe season 1, it still did a great job of establishing the world and characters and featured some great sci-fi concepts. The series has matured alongside the main character and in addition to being a fun adventure with great musical numbers, it has tackled important themes like equality too. Steven Universe debuted in 2013 to great acclaim and the fanbase continues to grow year by year. Steven lives with aliens called the Crystal Gems and Steven, who is half-Gem himself, teams up with his friends and pet lion to protect his hometown from various threats while also learning to grow up. The show revolves around the manic adventures of the title character, a boy who lives in the town of Beach City. Let’s take a look back at the best episodes of Cartoon Network’s cult animated series Steven Universe season 1.