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"House Guest" is the 27th episode of the first season of Steven Universe, and the 27th overall episode of the series.

Synopsis

After injuring his leg, Greg comes to live with Steven and unintentionally interferes with Steven’s powers.

Plot

The gems are helping fix Greg's van, and Greg tells them good old duct tape can fix it. He then offers a hand and struggles to get up, but fails and Steven tells him to take it easy. So Steven suggests that he stay with them until he gets better. Amethyst reminds Steven he has healing powers and he licks his hand and touches Greg's leg.

Greg still struggles to stand up and he reassures Steven that he needs more practice and to cheer up. Then Steven sings Dear Old Dad which is about Steven remembering the time they spent together when he was young with Greg grabbing his guitar and joining in.

Garnet tells the Gems that the Geode is cracked and must leave immediately including Steven. Suddenly Greg feels lonely and Pearl gives him the Warp Whistle, which alerts the Gems when if they are needed back at the temple. At the Geode, Pearl begins to tell Steven that there is a synthetic storm contained within it. She is interrupted by the Warp Whistle. Steven rushes to his dad and asks what wrong and he says he was just making sure it worked. Steven returns and Pearl attempts to explain the function of the Geode again, but is once again interrupted by the warp whistle. Steven states that it is most likely very important and returns to the temple. When Steven goes to check on Greg he is asked where's the remote, to which Steven says that that is a very important question. Steven returns and Pearl blurts out that if the Geode breaks the storm will be released and all their bodies will be vaporized, with Steven comically replying "And then we'd be dead". Garnet then tells Steven that they need his healing powers to fix the crack. It doesn't work, Steven then doubts himself when his dad uses the whistle again to ask Steven to get some doughnuts. When Steven turns back to asks his dad what kind of donuts he wanted he sees him standing and dancing. They begin to argue that Greg is the reason his healing powers aren't working. Greg tries to take responsibility for the problem he created stating that it is all his fault, Steven agrees that it is all Gregs fault and walks away angrily. When he returns to apologize he sees that his dad leaving to go to the Geode to fix it and jumps into the beam. The crack is now widening even further. Steven licks both his hands and tries to fix the crack, however he once again fails to do so. Greg tells him not to worry and that he has another idea, pulling out his duct tape to tape over the crack. Now fully sealed with duct tape, the storm stops, and the sky clears.

Pearl shows him his fixed van and he gives her a big hug. He decides to live next to Steven and the Gems, in his van, on the beach.

Characters

Production Notes

Songs

Continuity

  • This was a continuation of "Ocean Gem", because in the episode Greg breaks his leg and his van is destroyed.
  • Steven makes a similar breakfast to episode Together Breakfast

Cultural References

  • At the end of the episode when Steven is in bed, you can see a comic book cover that references Sailor Moon.
  • The Warp Whistle strongly references the whistle of the same name in Super Mario Bros 3.
  • A Nintendo Gamecube can be seen on Steven's floor when Greg is watching TV.

Trivia

  • This episode aired at 6:45pm EDT instead of it's usual 6:30pm EDT slot, and is a permanent change to the lineup. The change is being made so as to fit Clarence back into the Thursday night line-up following a routine break from episodes.
  • This is the first episode of Season 1B
  • This is the first episode to have a heart shaped iris other than the star shaped iris.
  • Greg interferes with Steven's powers because he wants to spend time with his son.
  • Humans and Gems can use a warp whistle to activate the warp pad for emergencies.
  • This episode marks the first time a human used the warp pad.
  • This is the first episode that Greg hugs Pearl, although Pearl didn't like the hug.
  • Greg's reasoning behind his lies was that he wanted to live with his son again, indicating that he already has lived with Steven.
  • This is the sixth episode not to end with a star shaped iris.
  • The ending theme changed

Transcript

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References

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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
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