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This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 5, Episodes 11-15 and discuss Oppenheimer, wearing suits, and stubble. S5E11 "Lars of the Stars" S5E12 “Jungle Moon” S5E13 "Your Mother and Mine" S5E14 "The Big Show" S5E15 "Pool Hopping"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 5, Episodes 6-10 and discuss positivity in The Bear versus Ted Lasso, sad endings, and moving forward after big life changes. S5E6 "Gemcation" S5E7 "Raising the Barn" S5E8 "Back to the Kindergarten" S5E9 "Sadie Killer" S5E10 "Kevin Party"

This week, Nick and William start Steven Universe Season 5 with Season 5, Episodes 1-5 and discuss Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, the evolution of Lars, and good sacrifice plays. S5E1 "Stuck Together" S5E2 “The Trial” S5E3 “Off Colors” S5E4 "Lars' Head" S5E5 "Dewey Wins"

This week, Nick and William close out Steven Universe Season 4 with Season 4, Episodes 21-24 and discuss Quentin Tarantino, Steven’s sacrifice play, and where William stands on the show before beginning Season 5. S4E21 "Doug Out" S4E22 "The Good Lars" S4E23 "Are You My Dad?" S4E24 "I Am My Mom"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 4, Episodes 16-20 and discuss stress dreams, the macro view, and “the show” exploring identity outside of serving others. S4E16 "Storm in the Room" S4E17 "Rocknaldo" S4E18 "Tiger Philanthropist" S4E19 "Room for Ruby" S4E20 "Lion 4: Alternate Ending"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 4, Episodes 11-15 and discuss life changes, nepobabies, and Dark Souls vibes. S4E11 "Adventures in Light Distortion" S4E12 "Gem Heist" S4E13 "The Zoo" S4E14 "That Will Be All" S4E15 "The New Crystal Gems"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 4, Episodes 6-10 and discuss writing and recording music, getting under each other’s skin, and heavy FromSoftware energy. S4E6 "Last One Out of Beach City" S4E7 "Onion Gang" S4E8 "Gem Harvest" S4E9 "Three Gems and a Baby" S4E10 "Steven's Dream"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 4, Episodes 1-5 and discuss William’s Chicago trip, sad boys, and facing negative feelings. S4E1 "Kindergarten Kid" S4E2 "Know Your Fusion" S4E3 "Buddy's Book" S4E4 "Mindful Education" S4E5 "Future Boy Zoltron"

This week, Nick and William close out Steven Universe Season 3 by watching Season 3, Episodes 26-28 and discussing what Star Wars story they would tell, Diamond revelations, and where William stands at the end of the sesaon. S3E26 “Earthlings” S3E27 “Back to the Moon” S3E28 “Bubbled”

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 21-25 and discuss mental health struggles, thematic throughlines, and Steven doing the hard work. S3E21 "Gem Hunt" S3E22 "Crack the Whip" S3E23 "Steven vs. Amethyst” S3E24 “Bismuth” S3E25 "Beta"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 16-20 and discuss Last of Us Part II (spoiler-free), uncomforable feelings, and Greg as a Parrothead.  S3E16 “Restaurant Wars” S3E17 “Kiki’s Pizza Delivery Service” S3E18 “Monster Reunion” S3E19 “Alone at Sea” S3E20 “Greg the Babysitter”

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 11-15 and discuss Ted Lasso as a Jedi, the show’s first full-on musical episode, and William joining the Onion family. Episodes discussed: S3E11 “Drop Beat Dad” S3E12 “Mr. Greg” S3E13 “Too Short to Ride” S3E14 “The New Lars” S3E15 “Beach City Drift”

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 6-10 and discuss real and fictional baseball, Steven’s contagious optimism, and their ever-present anxieties. Episodes discussed: S3E6 “Gem Drill” S3E7 "Same Old World" S3E8 "Barn Mates" S3E9 "Hit the Diamond" S3E10 "Steven Floats"

This week, Nick and William watch Steven Universe Season 3, Episodes 1-5 and discuss instinctual writing, the Diamond Authority, and the show’s style of season endings and beginnings. Episodes discussed: S3E1 "Steven's Birthday" S3E2 "It Could've Been Great" S3E3 "Message Received" S3E4 "Log Date 7 15 2" S3E5 "Super Watermelon Island"

This week, Nick and William close out Steven Universe Season 2 by watching Season 2, Episodes 21 and 22 and discuss writing music, Steven as Superman, and where William stands at the end of the second season. Episodes discussed: S2E21 “Too Far” S2E22 “The Answer”

This week, Nick and William watch Season 2, Episodes 16-20 and discuss Wes Anderson rankings, the show’s “overbearing” mothers, and Peridot’s evolution. Episodes discussed: S2E16 “Nightmare Hospital” S2E17 “Sadie’s Song” S2E18 “Catch and Release” S2E19 “When It Rains” S2E20 “Back to the Barn”

This week, Nick and William watch Season 2, Episodes 11-15 and discuss backwards guitar, mom-mode Amethyst, and William’s love of Onion. Episodes discussed: S2E11 "Cry for Help" S2E12 "Keystone Motel" S2E13 "Onion Friend" S2E14 "Historical Friction" S2E15 "Friend Ship"

This week, Nick and William watch Season 2, Episodes 6-10 and discuss expressing yourself with music, character relationship expectations, and one of William’s favorite episodes thus far. Episodes discussed: S2E6 "Sworn to the Sword" S2E7 "Rising Tides, Crashing Skies" S2E8 "Keeping It Together" S2E9 "We Need to Talk" S2E10 "Chille Tid"

This week, Nick and William watch Season 2, Episodes 1-5 and discuss “that’s so random” animation, rough season openers, and Season 2 expectations. Episodes discussed: S2E1 “Say Uncle” S2E2 “Story for Steven” S2E3 “Shirt Club” S2E4 “Love Letters” S2E5 “Reformed”

This week, Nick and William close out Steven Universe Season 1 by watching Season 1, Episodes 51 and 52 and discuss sharing things you love with others, if the season finale is effective or not, and where William stands at the end of the first season. Episodes discussed: S1E51 "Open Book" S1E52 "Joy Ride"

This week, Nick and William watch Season 1, Episodes 46-50 and discuss Garnet revelations, Gem introductions, and William’s least favorte song yet. Episodes discussed: S1E46 “The Message” S1E47 “Political Power” S1E48 “The Return” S1E49 “Jailbreak” S1E50 “Full Disclosure”

This week, Nick and William watch Season 1, Episodes 41-45 and discuss seasonally-themed episodes, sitting with uncomfortable feelings and unanswered questions, and their favorite episode ending yet. Episodes discussed: S1E41 "Horror Club" S1E42 "Winter Forecast" S1E43 "Maximum Capacity" S1E44 "Marble Madness" S1E45 "Rose's Scabbard"

This week, Nick and William watch Season 1, Episodes 36-40 and discuss episode expectations, “attractiveness” in animation, and an element that feels unique to Steven Universe. Episodes discussed: S1E36 "Warp Tour" S1E37 “Alone Together” S1E38 "The Test" S1E39 "Future Vision" S1E40 "On the Run"

This week, Nick and William watch Season 1, Episodes 31-35 and discuss dunking on conspiracy theroists, parental love, and the show opening up for William in a profound way. Episodes discussed: S1E31 "Keep Beach City Weird" S1E32 "Fusion Cuisine" S1E33 "Garnet's Universe" S1E34 "Watermelon Steven" S1E35 "Lion 3: Straight to Video"

This week, Nick and William watch Season 1, Episodes 26-30 and discuss ongoing mental health issues, Greg’s parenting choices, and William’s favorite song yet. Episodes discussed: S1E26 "Ocean Gem" S1E27 "House Guest" S1E28 "Space Race" S1E29 "Secret Team" S1E30 "Island Adventure"