This episode manages to combine absurdity with just enough sincerity that I can forgive the contrivances that lead to the whole scenario (and the awkwardness which subsequently ensues).
Island Adventure
Sadie, Lars, and Steven trap themselves on an island. A surprising amount of drama ensues (with musical accompaniment from Steven).
Rose’s Room
Steven gets frustrated with the Gems for not doing what he wants, leading him to discover his mother’s room in the Temple, where he gets everything he wants.
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Together Breakfast
We get our first glimpse inside the Temple as Steven tries to wrangle everyone into eating breakfast together.

V. Chapter 10: The Black Gate Opens
The doom of Middle-earth approaches… Read more
Chapter 111: Someone Like You
Shigure is being Shigure, and Tohru is being Tohru.
Chapter 89: Unforgivable
Kyo experiences some severe emotional fallout from that play.
Chapter 76: Business and Pleasure
The class trip snuck up on Tohru and Kyo. And poor Kyo just can’t get a break.
Episode 16: The Maiden’s Prayer
Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved flowers more than anyone…
Chapter 15: The Disappearance of Jill
Miscommunication takes its final bow, making poor Eustace incredibly uncomfortable for a little longer. Read more