When It Rains

"When It Rains" is the 19th episode on season 2, and the 71st episode overall.

Synopsis
Steven helps a friend who is afraid of thunderstorms.

Plot
The episode begins with the crystal gems outside of Steven's bathroom demanding Peridot to reveal information on the cluster. He angrily denies them the information. Pearl offers to trade with Peridot, asking her what she wants in exchange for the information. She demands her limb enchancements and her screen back, but then exclaims that it's impossible because the gems destroyed them.

Characters

 * Steven
 * Peridot
 * Garnet
 * Amethyst
 * Pearl
 * Cluster Gems (mentioned)

Objects

 * Warp Pad

Locations
Kindergarten

Kindergarten
 * Beach City
 * Beach House
 * Steven's Bathroom

Songs

 * TBA

Instrumental Songs

 * Gem Shards
 * Little Peridot
 * Peridot and Steven

Trivia

 * This is the first time Peridot is seen in a promo. This is also the first time any Homeworld Gem is seen in a promo.
 * Peridot starts cooperating with the gems in this episode.
 * Peridot now says Steven's name without thinking of him as a separate species.
 * She does, however, still seem to have a strong dislike for the Crystal Gems.
 * This is the third time Steven is seen using the stove. The first was in "House Guest", and the second was in "Onion Friend".
 * This is the second time Garnet tells Steven she loves him. The first was in "Jail Break".
 * However, this time she says "I love you" instead of "we [already] love you".
 * This episode contains one of Katie Mitroff's favorite scenes she has ever drawn for the show.
 * The Cluster is revealed to actually be at the core of the Earth.

Cultural References

 * The title is most likely a reference to the phrase "when it rains, it pours."
 * Garnet forming a heart with her hands is a popular social hand gesture.
 * In a point in the episode, Steven says "What's up Dot?" This is a reference to Bugs Bunny's catchphrase.

Continuity

 * Peridot is still living in Steven's bathroom, as of "Catch and Release".

Errors

 * When Steven turns towards Peridot when she kicks the bathroom door open, the star on his shirt goes over the pot lid he's holding.

Videos
When It Rains