Episode Rankings: Steven Universe

I'm just gonna get this out of the way, Steven Universe is not a bad show like some people seem to claim it is. It has its flaws (short episodes, a few muddled messages, Steven's perspective, Pink fucking Diamond), but there's also a lot of things the show does right and still make it worth watching today. The characters are great, the songs are bangers, the core storyline is well-done and filled with memorable twists and turns, and most of all, Steven Universe is ambitious. Even if it doesn't pull it off the best, this show's willingness to break new ground and tackle serious themes will always be admirable to me. You can take or leave Future though. Here's my ranking of its episodes: 

1. A Single Pale Rose (S5.18) - I don't care what anyone says, this twist is and will always be amazing
2. Mindful Education (S4.04)
3. Jail Break (S1.52) - In a way, they never really topped this finale
4. Reunited (S5.23)
5. Earthlings (S3.22)
6. Steven Universe: The Movie (The Movie)
7. Message Received (S2.24)
8. The Trial (S5.02)
9. Alone Together (S1.36)
10. I Am My Mom (S4.24)
11. The Answer (S2.21)
12. Alone At Sea (S3.15)
13. Can't Go Back (S5.17) - Lapis, my beloved
14. Sworn To The Sword (S2.05)
15. That Will Be All (S4.14)
16. Change Your Mind (S5.28) - Not a perfect finale, but it works well enough
17. Ocean Gem (S1.26)
18. Off Colors (S5.03)
19. Back To The Moon (S3.23)
20. The Test (S1.38)
21. Catch And Release (S2.17)
22. The Return (S1.51)
23. Rose's Scabbard (S1.45)
24. Monster Reunion (S3.14)
25. Letters To Lars (S5.16)
26. Storm In the Room (S4.16)
27. Same Old World (S3.03)
28. We Need To Talk (S2.08)
29. Bubbled (S3.24)
30. Legs From Here To Homeworld (S5.24)
31. Mirror Gem (S1.25)
32. The Big Show (S5.14) - Hot take: The human characters are (mostly) great and Steven Universe would be lesser without them
33. On The Run (S1.40)
34. Hit The Diamond (S3.05)
35. Steven's Dream (S4.10)
36. Lars' Head (S5.04)
37. Friend Ship (S2.14)
38. Garnet's Universe (S1.33)
39. Mr Greg (S3.08) - Not the best episode, but it does have the best song
40. Last One Out Of Beach City (S4.06)
41. Beta (S3.21)
42. Keystone Motel (S2.11)
43. Monster Buddies (S1.23)
44. Are You My Dad? (S4.23)
45. Lion 3: Straight To Video (S1.35)
46. Made Of Honor (S5.22)
47. It Could've Been Great (S2.23)
48. The Message (S1.49)
49. Now We're Only Falling Apart (S5.19)
50. Super Watermelon Island (S3.01)
51. Steven The Sword Fighter (S1.16)
52. Stuck Together (S5.01)
53. Gem Heist (S4.12)
54. Crack The Whip (S3.18)
55. When It Rains (S2.18)
56. Warp Tour (S1.37)
57. Nightmare Hospital (S2.15)
58. Room For Ruby (S4.19)
59. Coach Steven (S1.20)
60. Barn Mates (S3.04)
61. Keeping It Together (S2.07)
62. Familiar (S5.25)
63. Marble Madness (S1.44)
64. Your Mother And Mine (S5.13)
65. Giant Woman (S1.12)
66. Sadie Killer (S5.09)
67. Story For Steven (S1.48)
68. Bismuth (S3.20)
69. Cry For Help (S2.10)
70. An Indirect Kiss (S1.24)
71. Lion 4: Alternate Ending (S4.20)
72. Together Alone (S5.26)
73. Full Disclosure (S2.01)
74. Lion 2: The Movie (S1.17)
75. Gem Drill (S3.02)
76. Adventures In Light Distortion (S4.11)
77. Jungle Moon (S5.12)
78. Back To The Barn (S2.19)
    
79. Gem Hunt (S3.17)
80. Log Date 7 15 2 (S2.25)
81. Beach City Drift (S3.11) - Eurobeat!
82. The Question (S5.21)
83. The Good Lars (S4.22)
84. Lars And The Cool Kids (S1.14)
85. Love Letters (S2.03)
86. Space Race (S1.28)
87. Three Gems And A Baby (S4.09)
88. Raising The Barn (S5.07)
89. Maximum Capacity (S1.43)
90. Steven Vs Amethyst (S3.19)
91. Too Far (S2.20)
92. Lars Of The Stars (S5.11)
93. Chille Tid (S2.09)
94. Bubble Buddies (S1.07)
95. Watermelon Steven (S1.34)
96. Beach Party (S1.18)
97. Pool Hopping (S5.15)
98. The Zoo (S4.13)
99. Greg The Babysitter (S3.16)
100. Steven's Lion (S1.10)
101. Sadie's Song (S2.16)
102. The New Crystal Gems (S4.15) - All my favorite characters together... just to wash a car...
103. What's Your Problem? (S5.20)
104. Fusion Cuisine (S1.32)
105. Steven Floats (S3.06)
106. Kindergarten Kid (S4.01)
107. Dewey Wins (S5.05)
108. Reformed (S2.04)
109. Winter Forecast (S1.42)
110. Laser Light Cannon (S1.02)
111. House Guest (S1.27)
112. Steven And The Stevens (S1.22)
113. Joy Ride (S2.02)
114. Future Vision (S1.39)
115. Too Short To Ride (S3.09)
116. Gem Harvest (S4.08)
117. Political Power (S1.50)
118. Kevin Party (S5.10)
119. Steven's Birthday (S2.22)
120. Rose's Room (S1.19)
121. Back To Kindergarten (S5.08)
122. Open Book (S1.46)
123. Tiger Millionaire (S1.09)
124. Gemcation (S5.06)
125. Know Your Fusion (S4.02)
126. Island Adventure (S1.30)
127. Doug Out (S4.21)
128. Kiki's Pizza Delivery Service (S3.13)
129. Historical Friction (S2.13)
130. Cheeseburger Backpack (S1.03)
131. Joking Victim (S1.21)
132. Secret Team (S1.29)
133. Cat Fingers (S1.06)
134. Drop Beat Dad (S3.07)
135. Gem Glow (S1.01)
136. Horror Club (S1.41)
137. Escapism (S5.27)
138. Buddy's Book (S4.03)
139. So Many Birthdays (S1.13)
140. Tiger Philanthropist (S4.18)
141. Onion Friend (S2.12)
142. Frybo (S1.05)
143. The New Lars (S3.10)
144. Shirt Club (S1.47)
145. Serious Steven (S1.08)
146. Restaraunt Wars (S3.12)
147. Future Boy Zoltron (S4.05)
148. Onion Trade (S1.15)
149. Keep Beach City Weird (S1.31)
150. Arcade Mania (S1.11)
151. Rising Tides, Crashing Skies (S2.06)
152. Onion Gang (S4.07)
153. Together Breakfast (S1.04)
154. Rocknaldo (S4.17)