Steven Universe Wiki

Spoilers will be present! Please browse at your own risk.

READ MORE

Steven Universe Wiki
Register
(uniformity)
Tag: sourceedit
No edit summary
(34 intermediate revisions by 27 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
<center>{{Quote|text=I wanted everybody to stay the same, but they just didn't.|saidby=[[Andy DeMayo]]}}</center>
<center>
 
  +
{{Quote
 
|text = I wanted everybody to stay the same, but they didn't.
 
|saidby = [[Andy DeMayo]]
 
}}
 
</center>
 
 
{{Episode
 
{{Episode
 
|season = 4
 
|season = 4
Line 11: Line 7:
 
|image = Gem Harvest 000.png
 
|image = Gem Harvest 000.png
 
|airdate = November 17, 2016
 
|airdate = November 17, 2016
|writer = [[Raven Molisee]]<br>[[Paul Villeco]]<br>[[Hilary Florido]]<br>[[Lauren Zuke]]
+
|writer = [[Raven Molisee]]<br>[[Paul Villeco]]<br>[[Hilary Florido]]<br>[[Jesse Zuke]]
 
|director = [[Hye Sung Park]], [[Ki-Yong Bae]] & [[Sue Hong Kim]] (animation)<br>[[Ricky Cometa]] (art)<br>[[Kat Morris]] (supervising)
 
|director = [[Hye Sung Park]], [[Ki-Yong Bae]] & [[Sue Hong Kim]] (animation)<br>[[Ricky Cometa]] (art)<br>[[Kat Morris]] (supervising)
 
|production = TBA
 
|production = TBA
|viewers = 1.385 <ref>http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-11-17-2016.html</ref>
+
|viewers = 1.385<ref>http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-11-17-2016.html</ref>
|next = "[[Three Gems and a Baby]]"
 
 
}}
 
}}
'''"Gem Harvest"''' is the 8<sup>th</sup> & 9<sup>th</sup> episode of the [[Season 4|fourth season]] of ''[[Steven Universe (TV series)|Steven Universe]]'' and the 111<sup>th</sup> & 112<sup>th</sup> episode overall. It is a 22-minute special episode.
+
'''"Gem Harvest"''' is a 22-minute special episode. It takes up the production slots of the 8<sup>th</sup> and 9<sup>th</sup> episodes of the [[Season 4|fourth season]] of ''[[Steven Universe (TV series)|Steven Universe]]'', and the 111<sup>th</sup> and 112<sup>th</sup> episodes overall.
   
== Synopsis ==
+
== Official Synopsis ==
  +
<!-- Do not change this -->
[[Steven Universe (character)|Steven’s]] autumn visit to [[The Barn|the barn]] brings a [[Andy DeMayo|new stranger]] into his life. <ref>http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/video/steven-universe/gem-harvest-episode.html</ref>
+
[[Steven Universe (character)|Steven’s]] autumn visit to [[The Barn|the barn]] brings a [[Andy DeMayo|new stranger]] into his life.<ref>http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/video/steven-universe/gem-harvest-episode.html</ref>
   
 
== Plot ==
 
== Plot ==
  +
[[File:Gem Harvest 028.png|thumb|220px|left]]
Steven knocks on the barn door and waits to be greeted by [[Lapis Lazuli|Lapis]] and [[Peridot]] to begin the sleepover. Earning no response, Steven tries to pull the rope attached to the alien mask with antlers, which falls apart after being tugged. Steven then notices a field of corn and walks through it to soon be presented some established farmland. After walking further into the farmland, the two hoses watering the crops burst, startling Steven and getting Lapis and Peridot to notice him. Lapis apologizes for spraying him accidentally and is glad Steven could make it. Peridot comes in on a tractor, asking what Steven thinks of their "experiment" to his approval.
+
Steven knocks on the barn door and waits to be greeted by [[Lapis Lazuli|Lapis]] and [[Peridot]] to begin the sleepover. Earning no response, Steven tries to pull the rope attached to the alien mask with antlers, which falls apart after being tugged. Steven then notices a field of corn and walks through it to soon be presented with some established farmland. After walking further into the farmland, the two hoses watering the crops burst, startling Steven and getting Lapis and Peridot to notice him. Lapis apologizes for spraying him accidentally and is glad Steven could make it. Peridot comes in on a tractor, asking what Steven thinks of their "experiment". Steven expresses his amazement and asks why they started farming stuff. Peridot explains that she has all of the skills required for growing [[Gems]], so she decided to use those skills to grow something else. She believes the vegetables will grow into sentient beings after some time. Steven tells them that is not how vegetables work, leading to their disappointment. Peridot misses the "pitter-patter of full-sized Gem soldiers" while Lapis mentions the silence in the area without company. They both walk off to disassemble the tractor. Steven gets the idea to create a living vegetable for Lapis and Peridot.
   
  +
[[File:Gem Harvest 069.png|thumb|220px]]
Steven asks why they started farming stuff. Peridot explains that she has all of the skills required for growing [[Gems]], so she started to use those skills to grow something else. She, however, believes the vegetables will grow into sentient beings after some time. Steven tells them that is not how vegetables work, leading to their disappointment. Peridot misses the "pitter patter of full-sized Gem soldiers" while Lapis mentions the silence in the area without company. They both walk off to disassemble the tractor. Steven gets the idea to create a living vegetable for Lapis and Peridot.
 
 
The next day, Peridot shows Steven the sentient pumpkin that grew overnight and believes it is her and Lapis' creation. The pumpkin, however, is bound to Steven as he is the true creator. Steven attempts to make excuses as Lapis and Peridot grow more suspicious of the behavior. Steven eventually comes clean and leads to a depressive episode. Steven gets the idea to create a jack-o-lantern to address their concerns. Steven begins to carve a pumpkin, putting the sentient pumpkin into a state of distress, eventually making it run to Lapis and Peridot to be cared for by them. A plane lands on the grounds of the barn, and Steven, Lapis, and Peridot check it out. The pilot is distraught to see the farm in its current state. Peridot and Lapis confront the man, who analyzes the strange constructions and the appearances of the Gems and concludes them to be hippies who contaminated the barn. Lapis uses her hydrokinesis and Peridot uses her attack drones to attack the man. Steven reasons the attack to a non-hostile level. During it, it is found out the man wants them out of "[his] barn."
   
  +
[[File:Gem_Harvest_094.png|thumb|left|220px|Andy meets Steven.]]
The next day, Peridot shows Steven the sentient pumpkin that grew overnight and believes it is her and Lapis' creation. The pumpkin, however, is bound to Steven as he is the true creator. Steven attempts to make excuses as Lapis and Peridot grow more suspicious of the behavior. Steven eventually comes clean and leads to a depressive episode. Steven gets the idea to create a jack-o-lantern to address their concerns. Steven begins to carve a pumpkin, putting the sentient pumpkin into a state of distress, eventually making it run to Lapis and Peridot to be cared for by them.
 
 
[[Greg Universe|Greg]], [[Garnet]], [[Pearl]], and [[Amethyst]] receive Steven, Lapis, and Peridot's message and arrive shortly after. Lapis puts the man down, who recognizes Greg. The man attempts to encourage Greg, who recognizes him as well, to chase off "these freeloaders" who are using some "hippie mind tricks." Greg explains that he let them into the barn which outrages the man further. Steven asks who the man is, and Greg introduces him as his cousin, Andy DeMayo. Andy, shocked to hear Steven is Greg's son, is baffled by these changes and gives Steven a big hug. He also asks Greg why he was never told about this, which Greg responds he could not because he has not seen Andy in years. Andy mentions that it was Greg's fault for that since he drove off in his van two decades ago. Andy tries to guess which one of the Gems is the wife, but Greg reveals that [[Rose Quartz]] is "no longer with [them]." Greg mentions how the Gems with him are like her family, which is what led to Greg offering the barn to them.
   
  +
[[File:Gem_Harvest_114.png|thumb|220px|Squabbling cousins.]]
A plane flies over, and Steven, Lapis, and Peridot check it out. The pilot is distraught to see the farm in its current state. Peridot and Lapis confront the man, who analyzes the strange constructions and the appearances of the Gems and concludes them to be hippies who contaminated the barn. Lapis uses her hydrokinesis and Peridot uses her attack drones to attack the man. Steven reasons the attack to a non-hostile level. During it, it is found out the man wants them out of "my barn".
 
 
Andy argues that the barn is for the DeMayos instead, which leads to Steven questioning what a "DeMayo" is. Greg reveals he and Steven are the "Universes" now, which infuriates Andy even more. Steven expresses his disbelief that "Universe" is not a real last name. Greg refutes this, explaining that he had his surname changed. Andy is further upset after Greg mentions that the Gems are "alien refugees from space." Not wanting illegal immigrants on his land, Andy tells Lapis and Peridot to leave. The increasing hostility prompts Steven to cool the heat and come to a resolution with Andy. Steven mentions the longevity of their stay on the barn and how much it means to them. Andy argues that his family spent time here together as well via tradition for many years. Steven proposes a traditional meal to eat together and have a good time, so Andy will have to admit that the Gems are family. Andy accepts and walks away to get the junk out of his plane. Steven hopes the proposal will go well, but Greg lets Steven know how Andy tends to be consistent with his traditions and does not change his mind often. The Gems begin to talk about their impression on Andy, the majority expressing doubt and mistrust. Garnet suggests, however, to get on Andy's good side, believing they should do so because he is part of Steven's family. The Gems gather around as she asks Steven what they should do for "family".
   
  +
[[File:Gem Harvest 164.png|thumb|220px|left]]
[[Greg Universe|Greg]], [[Garnet]], [[Pearl]], and [[Amethyst]] got Steven, Lapis, and Peridot's message and came as a result. Lapis puts the man down, who recognizes Greg who does the same. The man attempts to encourage Greg to chase off "these freeloaders" who are using some "hippy mind tricks." Greg explains that they let them into the barn which outrages the man further. Steven asks who the man is, and Greg tells the group that he is his cousin, Andy. Andy, shocked to hear Steven is Greg's son, is baffled by these changes and gives Steven a big hug. He also asks Greg how he was never told about this, which Greg responds he couldn't because he hasn't seen Andy in years. Andy mentions that it was Greg's fault for that since two decades ago, the family drove off in their van with Greg. Andy tries to guess which one of the Gems were the wife, but Greg reveals that [[Rose Quartz]] is "no longer with us". Greg mentions how the Gems with him are like her family, which is what led to Greg offering the barn to them.
 
 
The Gems begin to harvest the crops, making Andy feel uneasy with their unorthodox methods. After harvesting, Andy points out the feast appears to consist entirely of vegetables and concludes the Gems are vegetarians. Steven reasons that vegetables grown by the family nourish the body and soul. Pearl and Peridot create an "oven-cooktop combo" with a plane engine which makes Andy furious. He is mad about how the engine of his parents' legendary plane has been used to create "this abomination." He breaks down to incoherent ranting on how people like the Gems take anything they want because nothing belongs to anyone. Andy walks off to try and calm down. As Greg leaves after Andy, the Gems talk among themselves again, and Steven suggests they will need the ultimate party to turn this around.
   
  +
[[File:Gem_Harvest_176.png|thumb|220px|Peeling potatoes.]]
Andy argues that the barn is for the DeMayos instead, which led to Steven questioning what a "DeMayo" is. Greg reveals he and Steven are the "Universes" now, which infuriates Andy even more. Steven asks if Universe isn't a real last name, but is told it is since Greg decided to have it changed. Andy is then sick of the Gems' company after Greg mentions they are "alien refugees from space". Not supporting the fact that the Gems are basically illegal immigrants living on his land, Andy tells Lapis and Peridot to leave. Sparking hostility from the two again triggered Steven to cool the heat and come to a resolution with Andy.
 
 
Garnet, Pearl, Lapis, and Peridot drive off, leaving Andy, Greg, Steven, and Amethyst to keep each other company as they work on the food. Steven is impressed when Andy peels the potatoes as one slice of skin, and he explains that he has been peeling a lot of potatoes in his day when assigned to kitchen duty. Greg asks how aunt Deb has been, his sudden interest in the family after 20 years apart making Andy annoyed. After Steven summons his shield to serve as a bowl to heat the carrot slices, Andy sees the oven at work and realizes recycling used pieces of another product was not so bad. He explains how he has traveled all over the world in his plane and describes the experience of flying, mentioning that there is not much for him on the ground nowadays.
   
 
Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, and Lapis come back with a wedding cake, a helium balloon, and a tombstone with "R.I.P. Andy" engraved onto it. Acknowledging that Andy is a very traditional person, they explain they wanted to cover as many celebrations that exist in human culture as they could. Despite the initial awkwardness of the situation, Andy laughs in amusement. Afterward, he asks where he will be sitting at the table where the feast will be hosted.
Steven mentions the longevity of their stay on the barn and how much it means to them as they spend time together here. Andy argues that his family did the same as well via tradition for many years. Steven proposes a traditional meal to eat together and have a good time so Andy will have to admit to the family. Andy accepts and walks away to get the junk out of his plane. Steven hopes the proposal will go well, but Greg lets Steven know how Andy tends to be consistent with his traditions and won't change his mind often. The Gems begin to talk about their impression on Andy, the majority having a distaste before Garnet suggests to get on his good side by asking Steven what they should do for "family".
 
   
  +
[[File:Gem_Harvest_208.png|thumb|left|220px|Together at dinner.]]
The Gems begin to harvest the crops, many of which their methods humans are not capable of made Andy contemplate his feelings for the situation. After harvesting, Andy points out if the feast is only with a bunch of vegetables and concludes the Gems are vegetarians. Steven reasons that by mentioning its purifying effect on the body and soul. Pearl and Peridot create an "oven-cooktop combo" with the plane's engine which makes Andy so angry, his face blushes. He is mad about how the engine of his "legendary" plane has been used to create "this abomination". He breaks down to incoherent ranting on how people like the Gems take anything they want because nothing belongs to anyone. Andy walks off to try and calm down. The Gems negotiate again, and Steven offers to make the ultimate party to turn this around.
 
 
The feast begins, and since all tradition Andy is familiar with is thrown out the window, he decides to eat dessert before dinner. He cuts a slice of the wedding cake and, to show his manners, passes it to Peridot, which causes the rest of the group to mimic Andy until it is handed back to him. Andy asks if they do not like cake, which Steven replies to that Gems do not need to eat, but notes Amethyst as the exception. The table starts to converse as Andy watches over, who gets more uncomfortable by the second, even being interrupted by Pearl at one point when the topic was "saving the Earth." The group then begins to thank each other for their contributions that led to their current situation. Andy is not thanked, however, so Peridot thanks him for helping to bring everyone together. Andy stands up and tells the Gems he has renounced his ownership of the barn before flying off in his plane.
   
  +
[[File:Gem Harvest 243.png|thumb|220px]]
Garnet, Pearl, Lapis, and Peridot drive off, leaving Andy, Greg, Steven, and Amethyst to keep each other company as they work on the food. Steven is amused when Andy could peel the potatoes as one slice of skin and he explains that he has been peeling a lot of potatoes in his day when assigned to kitchen duty. Greg asks how aunt Deb has been, which sparked annoyance in Andy since he can't compress 20 years into one sentence. After Steven summons his shield to serve as a bowl to heat the carrot slices, Andy sees the mechanism in work and realizes recycling used pieces of another product is not so bad. He also explains how he has been traveling the world in his plane and how it is up there alone with no company, much like he doesn't have much on the ground either.
 
 
Steven and Lapis begin to give chase. Steven asks Andy if something is wrong. Andy replies that the problem is the abnormality of Steven "a mile in the sky, hangin' off a floatin' lady." Steven then asks why Andy left. Andy replies that he was the only one who did not. He stayed behind trying to keep his family together and counteract the changes they experienced. Eventually, Steven asks Lapis to throw him onto the plane. Steven tells Lapis that he will meet her back at the barn as Andy struggles to maintain the plane's balance. Steven proceeds to explain to Andy that while he loves the Gems, he is also a human, expressing his interest in knowing that part of his family. The plane begins to lose control, making Steven fall off. Steven tries to think happy thoughts so he can activate his floating ability. It does not activate, but Andy swoops down to rescue Steven in time. Andy is furious at Steven for a moment for what he did but is glad that he is okay.
   
 
He reflects on how things have changed so much and his decisions to keep everything the same. He also reflects on how, with his plane, he could have visited everyone and gotten to know Steven earlier. He comes to terms that he should have adjusted to the changes in his life. Steven replies he is not too late to get to know him and his Gem family. They return to the barn and are greeted by the Gems. Pearl begins to apologize, but Andy says not to worry and asks if there are any leftovers from the feast. As the Gems depart to get that organized, Greg and Andy reconcile, glad to be back together again.
Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, and Lapis come back with a wedding cake, a helium balloon, and a tombstone with "R.I.P Andy" engraved onto it. They explain they wanted to cover as many celebrations that exist in human culture. This makes Andy so unconscious about the situation that he gives up being angry and starts laughing. Afterward, he asks where he should be sitting on the table where the feast will be hosted.
 
   
 
The pumpkin pet runs over, and Andy asks if it has any leftovers. The pumpkin coughs up the groom figurine from the wedding cake, causing Steven, Greg, and Andy to laugh for a bit until Andy mentions how grotesque that was.
The feast begins, and since all tradition Andy is familiar with is thrown out the window, he decides to eat dessert before dinner by taking a slice of the wedding cake. He shows some manners, however, and passes it to Peridot, which causes the rest of the group to mimic Andy until it is handed back to him. Andy asks if they don't like cake, which Steven replies they don't need to eat, but notes Amethyst loves to.
 
 
The table starts to converse as Andy watches over, getting more uncomfortable by the second, even being interrupted by Pearl at one point when the topic was "saving the Earth". The group then begins to thank each other for their contributions that led to their current situation. Andy wasn't thanked, though, so Peridot came up with a sentimental reason. Andy stands up and tells the Gems he has renounced his ownership of the barn and walks off to fly off in his plane.
 
 
Steven and Lapis begin to give chase. Steven asks Andy if something is wrong. Andy replies that the problem is the abnormality of Steven "a mile in the sky hanging off a floating lady". Steven then asks why Andy left. Andy replies that he didn't but everyone else did. He stayed behind trying to keep things how they used to be. Andy and Lapis take to the border of the troposphere, and Steven asks Lapis to throw him to the plane and come back later. Steven's weight results in an imbalance for the plane. Steven begins to reason once more and say how he loves the Gems but is also a human too, leaving him no excuse not to be interested in Andy's family and to join it as well. The plane begins to lose control, making Steven fall off. Steven tries to think happy thoughts so he can activate his floating ability. It did not activate, but Andy swooped down to rescue Steven in time. Andy is extremely angry at Steven for a moment for what they did that could've had a grave consequence, but is glad that he is okay.
 
 
He reflects on how things changed so much and his decisions to keep everything the same. He also reflects on how with his plane, he could visit anywhere and get to know Steven earlier. He comes to terms that he should have changed to not conflict with the flow of the river. Steven says he is not too late and is there with the Gems if Andy wants them to be. They return to the barn to be greeted by the Gems with Pearl attempting to apologize. Andy says to not worry and asks if there are any leftovers from the feast. The Gems depart to get that organized, and Greg and Andy resolve themselves, glad to be back together again.
 
 
The pumpkin pet runs over, and Andy asks if there are any leftovers. The pumpkin coughs up the groom figurine from the wedding cake, causing Steven, Greg, and Andy to laugh for a bit until Andy mentions how grotesque that was.
 
   
 
== Features ==
 
== Features ==
Line 59: Line 55:
 
* [[Lapis Lazuli]]
 
* [[Lapis Lazuli]]
 
* [[Peridot]]
 
* [[Peridot]]
* Pumpkin (debut)
+
* [[Pumpkin]] (debut)
 
* [[Andy DeMayo]] (debut)
 
* [[Andy DeMayo]] (debut)
 
* [[Greg Universe]]
 
* [[Greg Universe]]
Line 66: Line 62:
 
* [[Amethyst]]
 
* [[Amethyst]]
 
* [[Rose Quartz]] (mentioned)
 
* [[Rose Quartz]] (mentioned)
* Aunt Deb (mentioned)
+
* [[Minor Characters/Humans#Greg's Aunt Deb|Aunt Deb]] (mentioned)
 
* [[Minor Characters/Humans#Greg's Aunt and Uncle|Greg's Uncle]] (mentioned)
 
* [[Minor Characters/Humans#Greg's Aunt and Uncle|Greg's Uncle]] (mentioned)
* Andy's Grandfather (mentioned)
+
* [[Minor Characters/Humans#Greg's Grandfather|Greg and Andy's Grandfather]] (mentioned)
   
 
=== Objects ===
 
=== Objects ===
  +
* "Little Green Man" mask & antlers
 
* Andy's Plane
 
* Andy's Plane
* Peridot's Attack Drones
+
* Peridot's [[Attack Drones]]
 
* [[Greg's Van]]
 
* [[Greg's Van]]
 
* [[The Mirror]] (mentioned)
 
* [[The Mirror]] (mentioned)
Line 86: Line 83:
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* Greg reveals that he legally changed his last name to Universe.<ref>''You're telling me Universe isn't a real last name?'' ~ Steven Universe</ref><ref>''It is a real name. I had it changed.'' ~ Greg Universe</ref>
+
* Greg reveals that he legally changed his last name to Universe.<ref>Steven: ''You're telling me Universe isn't a real last name?!''<br>Greg: ''It is a real name. I had it changed.''</ref>
* Greg's birth name, DeMayo, is similar to [[Nick DeMayo]]'s, an animation director in the show as well as this episode.
+
* Greg's birth name, DeMayo, is the same as [[Nick DeMayo|Nick DeMayo's]], an animation director of the show as well as this episode.
* It is revealed that Rose and Greg were never formally married.<ref>''What do you mean you weren't "technically married?"'' ~ Andy DeMayo</ref><ref>''Look, Andy...'' ~ Greg Universe</ref>
+
* It is revealed that Rose and Greg were never formally married.<ref>Andy: ''What do you mean you weren't "technically married?!"''<br>Greg: ''Look, Andy...'' ~ Greg Universe</ref>
   
 
=== Cultural References ===
 
=== Cultural References ===
  +
* The "Little Green Man" mask with antlers is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the nature god [[Wikipedia:Cernunnos|Cernunnos]].
* Andy's criticism of the Gem's occupation of the barn of being "like some sort candy-giving holiday" is a nod to Halloween, which is not celebrated in the series.
+
* Andy's criticism of Greg's lending of the barn to the Gems being like "some kind of candy-givin'-out holiday" is a nod to Halloween, which no characters have been seen celebrating even though jack-o-lanterns still exist.
** Despite Halloween not being a tradition, jack-o-lanterns apparently still exist.
 
  +
** Since Andy may be of Jewish origin, as his last name is Sepphardic Jewish, it is possible he does not celebrate Halloween for religious reasons.
* Andy's description of families getting together once a year to eat is a nod to Thanksgiving, which is not celebrated in the series.
+
* Andy's description of families getting together once a year to eat is a nod to Thanksgiving, which no characters have been seen celebrating in the series.
* Upon being told that the Gems are an alien race, Andy assumed that Greg meant they were [[Wikipedia:Illegal immigration|illegal immigrants]], who are sometimes referred to as illegal aliens.
+
* Upon being told that the Gems are an alien race, Andy assumed that Greg meant they are [[Wikipedia:Illegal immigration|illegal immigrants]], who are sometimes referred to as illegal aliens.
 
** This is technically a correct assumption, as Pearl revealed that they are not legal citizens in "[[Last One Out of Beach City]]".
 
** This is technically a correct assumption, as Pearl revealed that they are not legal citizens in "[[Last One Out of Beach City]]".
 
* Andy's plane resembles a 1916 [[Wikipedia:Bristol F.2 Fighter|Bristol F.2 Fighter]] [[Wikipedia:Biplane|biplane]].
 
* Andy's plane resembles a 1916 [[Wikipedia:Bristol F.2 Fighter|Bristol F.2 Fighter]] [[Wikipedia:Biplane|biplane]].
  +
* Andy’s voice actor, Dave Willis, is well known for voicing the character Carl from ''Aqua Teen Hunger Force''. Coincidentally, Tom Scharpling (voice of Greg) has also voiced a character from an episode of ''Aqua Teen Hunger Force''. This makes Gem Harvest the actors’ second time working together in a show.
   
 
=== Continuity ===
 
=== Continuity ===
 
* In "[[Marble Madness]]", [[Dr. Priyanka Maheswaran]] says that she does not believe that Universe is Steven's real last name, which is proven to be somewhat true, as Greg's original family name was DeMayo.
 
* In "[[Marble Madness]]", [[Dr. Priyanka Maheswaran]] says that she does not believe that Universe is Steven's real last name, which is proven to be somewhat true, as Greg's original family name was DeMayo.
 
* Steven's ability to grow sentient plants returns from "[[Watermelon Steven]]".
 
* Steven's ability to grow sentient plants returns from "[[Watermelon Steven]]".
* Peridot giving thanks for the barn shows she's still continuing the lesson she learned from Steven in "[[Log Date 7 15 2]]".
+
* Peridot giving thanks for the barn shows she is still continuing the lesson she learned from Steven in "[[Log Date 7 15 2]]".
 
* [[The Rebellion]], the events of "[[Gem Drill]]", and the events of Lapis being trapped in the Mirror are mentioned during the table's argument.
 
* [[The Rebellion]], the events of "[[Gem Drill]]", and the events of Lapis being trapped in the Mirror are mentioned during the table's argument.
  +
  +
=== Errors ===
  +
* When Greg explains that the gems are like his family to Andy, Amethyst disappears from Peridot's side and reappears next to Garnet on the next scene.
  +
  +
* Right before Amethyst burps fire, Greg is animated with two mouths; one is a smile, the other is neutral.
   
 
{{Transcript}}
 
{{Transcript}}
Line 109: Line 113:
 
== Videos ==
 
== Videos ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Steven Universe Gem Harvest Cartoon Network
+
Steven Universe The Origin Of Pumpkin Gem Harvest Cartoon Network
 
Steven Universe An Intruder at the Barn Cartoon Network
 
Steven Universe An Intruder at the Barn Cartoon Network
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
Line 121: Line 125:
 
[[pl: Gem Harvest]]
 
[[pl: Gem Harvest]]
 
[[Category:Season 4]]
 
[[Category:Season 4]]
  +
[[Category:22 Minute Specials]]

Revision as of 16:43, 31 January 2020

I wanted everybody to stay the same, but they just didn't.

Andy DeMayo


"Gem Harvest" is a 22-minute special episode. It takes up the production slots of the 8th and 9th episodes of the fourth season of Steven Universe, and the 111th and 112th episodes overall.

Official Synopsis

Steven’s autumn visit to the barn brings a new stranger into his life.[2]

Plot

Gem Harvest 028

Steven knocks on the barn door and waits to be greeted by Lapis and Peridot to begin the sleepover. Earning no response, Steven tries to pull the rope attached to the alien mask with antlers, which falls apart after being tugged. Steven then notices a field of corn and walks through it to soon be presented with some established farmland. After walking further into the farmland, the two hoses watering the crops burst, startling Steven and getting Lapis and Peridot to notice him. Lapis apologizes for spraying him accidentally and is glad Steven could make it. Peridot comes in on a tractor, asking what Steven thinks of their "experiment". Steven expresses his amazement and asks why they started farming stuff. Peridot explains that she has all of the skills required for growing Gems, so she decided to use those skills to grow something else. She believes the vegetables will grow into sentient beings after some time. Steven tells them that is not how vegetables work, leading to their disappointment. Peridot misses the "pitter-patter of full-sized Gem soldiers" while Lapis mentions the silence in the area without company. They both walk off to disassemble the tractor. Steven gets the idea to create a living vegetable for Lapis and Peridot.

Gem Harvest 069

The next day, Peridot shows Steven the sentient pumpkin that grew overnight and believes it is her and Lapis' creation. The pumpkin, however, is bound to Steven as he is the true creator. Steven attempts to make excuses as Lapis and Peridot grow more suspicious of the behavior. Steven eventually comes clean and leads to a depressive episode. Steven gets the idea to create a jack-o-lantern to address their concerns. Steven begins to carve a pumpkin, putting the sentient pumpkin into a state of distress, eventually making it run to Lapis and Peridot to be cared for by them. A plane lands on the grounds of the barn, and Steven, Lapis, and Peridot check it out. The pilot is distraught to see the farm in its current state. Peridot and Lapis confront the man, who analyzes the strange constructions and the appearances of the Gems and concludes them to be hippies who contaminated the barn. Lapis uses her hydrokinesis and Peridot uses her attack drones to attack the man. Steven reasons the attack to a non-hostile level. During it, it is found out the man wants them out of "[his] barn."

Gem Harvest 094

Andy meets Steven.

Greg, Garnet, Pearl, and Amethyst receive Steven, Lapis, and Peridot's message and arrive shortly after. Lapis puts the man down, who recognizes Greg. The man attempts to encourage Greg, who recognizes him as well, to chase off "these freeloaders" who are using some "hippie mind tricks." Greg explains that he let them into the barn which outrages the man further. Steven asks who the man is, and Greg introduces him as his cousin, Andy DeMayo. Andy, shocked to hear Steven is Greg's son, is baffled by these changes and gives Steven a big hug. He also asks Greg why he was never told about this, which Greg responds he could not because he has not seen Andy in years. Andy mentions that it was Greg's fault for that since he drove off in his van two decades ago. Andy tries to guess which one of the Gems is the wife, but Greg reveals that Rose Quartz is "no longer with [them]." Greg mentions how the Gems with him are like her family, which is what led to Greg offering the barn to them.

Gem Harvest 114

Squabbling cousins.

Andy argues that the barn is for the DeMayos instead, which leads to Steven questioning what a "DeMayo" is. Greg reveals he and Steven are the "Universes" now, which infuriates Andy even more. Steven expresses his disbelief that "Universe" is not a real last name. Greg refutes this, explaining that he had his surname changed. Andy is further upset after Greg mentions that the Gems are "alien refugees from space." Not wanting illegal immigrants on his land, Andy tells Lapis and Peridot to leave. The increasing hostility prompts Steven to cool the heat and come to a resolution with Andy. Steven mentions the longevity of their stay on the barn and how much it means to them. Andy argues that his family spent time here together as well via tradition for many years. Steven proposes a traditional meal to eat together and have a good time, so Andy will have to admit that the Gems are family. Andy accepts and walks away to get the junk out of his plane. Steven hopes the proposal will go well, but Greg lets Steven know how Andy tends to be consistent with his traditions and does not change his mind often. The Gems begin to talk about their impression on Andy, the majority expressing doubt and mistrust. Garnet suggests, however, to get on Andy's good side, believing they should do so because he is part of Steven's family. The Gems gather around as she asks Steven what they should do for "family".

Gem Harvest 164

The Gems begin to harvest the crops, making Andy feel uneasy with their unorthodox methods. After harvesting, Andy points out the feast appears to consist entirely of vegetables and concludes the Gems are vegetarians. Steven reasons that vegetables grown by the family nourish the body and soul. Pearl and Peridot create an "oven-cooktop combo" with a plane engine which makes Andy furious. He is mad about how the engine of his parents' legendary plane has been used to create "this abomination." He breaks down to incoherent ranting on how people like the Gems take anything they want because nothing belongs to anyone. Andy walks off to try and calm down. As Greg leaves after Andy, the Gems talk among themselves again, and Steven suggests they will need the ultimate party to turn this around.

Gem Harvest 176

Peeling potatoes.

Garnet, Pearl, Lapis, and Peridot drive off, leaving Andy, Greg, Steven, and Amethyst to keep each other company as they work on the food. Steven is impressed when Andy peels the potatoes as one slice of skin, and he explains that he has been peeling a lot of potatoes in his day when assigned to kitchen duty. Greg asks how aunt Deb has been, his sudden interest in the family after 20 years apart making Andy annoyed. After Steven summons his shield to serve as a bowl to heat the carrot slices, Andy sees the oven at work and realizes recycling used pieces of another product was not so bad. He explains how he has traveled all over the world in his plane and describes the experience of flying, mentioning that there is not much for him on the ground nowadays.

Garnet, Pearl, Peridot, and Lapis come back with a wedding cake, a helium balloon, and a tombstone with "R.I.P. Andy" engraved onto it. Acknowledging that Andy is a very traditional person, they explain they wanted to cover as many celebrations that exist in human culture as they could. Despite the initial awkwardness of the situation, Andy laughs in amusement. Afterward, he asks where he will be sitting at the table where the feast will be hosted.

Gem Harvest 208

Together at dinner.

The feast begins, and since all tradition Andy is familiar with is thrown out the window, he decides to eat dessert before dinner. He cuts a slice of the wedding cake and, to show his manners, passes it to Peridot, which causes the rest of the group to mimic Andy until it is handed back to him. Andy asks if they do not like cake, which Steven replies to that Gems do not need to eat, but notes Amethyst as the exception. The table starts to converse as Andy watches over, who gets more uncomfortable by the second, even being interrupted by Pearl at one point when the topic was "saving the Earth." The group then begins to thank each other for their contributions that led to their current situation. Andy is not thanked, however, so Peridot thanks him for helping to bring everyone together. Andy stands up and tells the Gems he has renounced his ownership of the barn before flying off in his plane.

Gem Harvest 243

Steven and Lapis begin to give chase. Steven asks Andy if something is wrong. Andy replies that the problem is the abnormality of Steven "a mile in the sky, hangin' off a floatin' lady." Steven then asks why Andy left. Andy replies that he was the only one who did not. He stayed behind trying to keep his family together and counteract the changes they experienced. Eventually, Steven asks Lapis to throw him onto the plane. Steven tells Lapis that he will meet her back at the barn as Andy struggles to maintain the plane's balance. Steven proceeds to explain to Andy that while he loves the Gems, he is also a human, expressing his interest in knowing that part of his family. The plane begins to lose control, making Steven fall off. Steven tries to think happy thoughts so he can activate his floating ability. It does not activate, but Andy swoops down to rescue Steven in time. Andy is furious at Steven for a moment for what he did but is glad that he is okay.

He reflects on how things have changed so much and his decisions to keep everything the same. He also reflects on how, with his plane, he could have visited everyone and gotten to know Steven earlier. He comes to terms that he should have adjusted to the changes in his life. Steven replies he is not too late to get to know him and his Gem family. They return to the barn and are greeted by the Gems. Pearl begins to apologize, but Andy says not to worry and asks if there are any leftovers from the feast. As the Gems depart to get that organized, Greg and Andy reconcile, glad to be back together again.

The pumpkin pet runs over, and Andy asks if it has any leftovers. The pumpkin coughs up the groom figurine from the wedding cake, causing Steven, Greg, and Andy to laugh for a bit until Andy mentions how grotesque that was.

Features

Characters

Objects

Locations

Music

Instrumental Songs

Trivia

  • Greg reveals that he legally changed his last name to Universe.[3]
  • Greg's birth name, DeMayo, is the same as Nick DeMayo's, an animation director of the show as well as this episode.
  • It is revealed that Rose and Greg were never formally married.[4]

Cultural References

  • The "Little Green Man" mask with antlers is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the nature god Cernunnos.
  • Andy's criticism of Greg's lending of the barn to the Gems being like "some kind of candy-givin'-out holiday" is a nod to Halloween, which no characters have been seen celebrating even though jack-o-lanterns still exist.
    • Since Andy may be of Jewish origin, as his last name is Sepphardic Jewish, it is possible he does not celebrate Halloween for religious reasons.
  • Andy's description of families getting together once a year to eat is a nod to Thanksgiving, which no characters have been seen celebrating in the series.
  • Upon being told that the Gems are an alien race, Andy assumed that Greg meant they are illegal immigrants, who are sometimes referred to as illegal aliens.
  • Andy's plane resembles a 1916 Bristol F.2 Fighter biplane.
  • Andy’s voice actor, Dave Willis, is well known for voicing the character Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Coincidentally, Tom Scharpling (voice of Greg) has also voiced a character from an episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. This makes Gem Harvest the actors’ second time working together in a show.

Continuity

  • In "Marble Madness", Dr. Priyanka Maheswaran says that she does not believe that Universe is Steven's real last name, which is proven to be somewhat true, as Greg's original family name was DeMayo.
  • Steven's ability to grow sentient plants returns from "Watermelon Steven".
  • Peridot giving thanks for the barn shows she is still continuing the lesson she learned from Steven in "Log Date 7 15 2".
  • The Rebellion, the events of "Gem Drill", and the events of Lapis being trapped in the Mirror are mentioned during the table's argument.

Errors

  • When Greg explains that the gems are like his family to Andy, Amethyst disappears from Peridot's side and reappears next to Garnet on the next scene.
  • Right before Amethyst burps fire, Greg is animated with two mouths; one is a smile, the other is neutral.

Transcript

View the episode's transcript here.

Gallery

New Gallery

Click to view the gallery for Gem Harvest.

Videos

References

  1. http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-11-17-2016.html
  2. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/video/steven-universe/gem-harvest-episode.html
  3. Steven: You're telling me Universe isn't a real last name?!
    Greg: It is a real name. I had it changed.
  4. Andy: What do you mean you weren't "technically married?!"
    Greg: Look, Andy... ~ Greg Universe
ve Episode List
Pilot Pilot
Season 1 A: Gem GlowLaser Light CannonCheeseburger BackpackTogether BreakfastFryboCat FingersBubble BuddiesSerious StevenTiger MillionaireSteven's LionArcade ManiaGiant WomanSo Many BirthdaysLars and the Cool KidsOnion TradeSteven the Sword FighterLion 2: The MovieBeach PartyRose's RoomCoach StevenJoking VictimSteven and the StevensMonster BuddiesAn Indirect KissMirror Gem/Ocean Gem

B: House GuestSpace RaceSecret TeamIsland AdventureKeep Beach City WeirdFusion CuisineGarnet's UniverseWatermelon StevenLion 3: Straight to VideoWarp TourAlone TogetherThe TestFuture VisionOn the RunHorror ClubWinter ForecastMaximum CapacityMarble MadnessRose's ScabbardOpen BookShirt ClubStory for StevenThe MessagePolitical PowerThe Return/Jail Break

Season 2 Full DisclosureJoy RideSay UncleLove LettersReformedSworn to the SwordRising Tides, Crashing SkiesKeeping It TogetherWe Need to TalkChille TidCry for HelpKeystone MotelOnion FriendHistorical FrictionFriend ShipNightmare HospitalSadie's SongCatch and ReleaseWhen It RainsBack to the BarnToo FarThe AnswerSteven's BirthdayIt Could've Been Great/Message ReceivedLog Date 7 15 2
Season 3 Super Watermelon Island/Gem DrillSame Old WorldBarn MatesHit the DiamondSteven FloatsDrop Beat DadMr. GregToo Short to RideThe New LarsBeach City DriftRestaurant WarsKiki's Pizza Delivery ServiceMonster ReunionAlone at SeaGreg the BabysitterGem HuntCrack the WhipSteven vs. AmethystBismuthBetaEarthlingsBack to the MoonBubbled
Season 4 Kindergarten KidKnow Your FusionBuddy's BookMindful EducationFuture Boy ZoltronLast One Out of Beach CityOnion GangGem HarvestThree Gems and a BabySteven's DreamAdventures in Light DistortionGem HeistThe ZooThat Will Be AllThe New Crystal GemsStorm in the RoomRocknaldoTiger PhilanthropistRoom for RubyLion 4: Alternate EndingDoug OutThe Good LarsAre You My Dad?I Am My Mom
Season 5 Stuck TogetherThe TrialOff ColorsLars' HeadDewey WinsGemcationRaising the BarnBack to the KindergartenSadie KillerKevin PartyLars of the StarsJungle MoonYour Mother and MineThe Big ShowPool HoppingLetters to LarsCan't Go BackA Single Pale RoseNow We're Only Falling ApartWhat's Your Problem?The QuestionMade of HonorReunitedLegs From Here to HomeworldFamiliarTogether AloneEscapismChange Your Mind
Film Steven Universe: The Movie
Steven Universe Future Little HomeschoolGuidanceRose BudsVolleyballBluebirdA Very Special EpisodeSnow DayWhy So Blue?Little GraduationPrickly PairIn DreamsBismuth CasualTogether ForeverGrowing PainsMr. UniverseFragmentsHomeworld BoundEverything's FineI Am My MonsterThe Future
Shorts Lion Loves to Fit in a BoxThe Classroom Gems: What Are Gems?We Are the Crystal GemsThe Classroom Gems: How Are Gems Made?UnboxingThe Classroom Gems: FusionCooking with LionGem KaraokeSteven ReactsVideo ChatSteven's Song Time