: Refusing to leave his family behind, Steven uses his shield to protect the Gems from the ship's laser, proving he is a true Crystal Gem.
: Peridot returns to Earth, but she isn't alone. She arrives in a massive, hand-shaped green warship alongside Jasper , a brutal Homeworld veteran, and a captive Lapis Lazuli . [S1E48] The Return
" The Return " (S1E48) is the high-stakes first half of the Steven Universe Season 1 finale, where the looming threat of Homeworld finally arrives on Earth's shores. Episode Highlights : Refusing to leave his family behind, Steven
: As they evacuate Beach City, Greg finally opens up to Steven about the Gem War , revealing that Rose Quartz could only save a few of her closest friends with her shield while the rest were destroyed. " The Return " (S1E48) is the high-stakes