Steven and the Gems have opened up Little Homeschool, a place where Gems can learn to integrate into Earth society. Meanwhile, Jasper, still bitter about having lost her purpose, is living in self-imposed exile in the woods. Steven's attempt to reason with her escalates into a fight, during which he develops new powerful abilities.

Amethyst has started a new program wherein Gems choose jobs in Beach City. While happy with the effort, Steven is unhappy that most have chosen jobs that resemble what they did on Homeworld. He attempts to open them up to new experiences by assigning them different occupations, but this results in panic and destruction as the Gems work at jobs they are unsuited for.

The Rose Quartzes that Pink Diamond created to resemble her Rose Quartz persona travel to Beach City to visit Steven. He, Greg, and the Crystal Gems are uncomfortable around the Rose Quartzes due to their similarity to Steven's mother; but Steven doesn't have the heart to ask them to leave.

Pink Diamond's original Pearl, nicknamed Volleyball, has a crack on her face that is impossible to heal, even after Steven and Pearl take her to the Reef, a Pearl repair station. At the Reef, a new conflict ensues when Volleyball explains how Pink Diamond caused the crack.

When Mavis confronts Krampus over slacking on the job and inadvertently gets him to take a vacation, she must team up with a strange bearded guy named Santa to save Creepmas.

Jennifer Lopez hosts with musical guest DaBaby.

A burrito delivery brings love at first sight for Ramona, and Steve surprises DJ with a cooking class. Busy mom Steph struggles to keep her promises.

Midge struggles with Susie taking on a new client. Joel meets a mystery girl, Mei, who is as frustrating as she is intriguing. Abe initiates a new project with a group of young beatniks. Midge and Joel deal with their divorce.

Just as Johanne finds herself falling for Jonas, his polar opposite asks her out. Complicating matters: iffy and unsolicited advice from all angles.

Ethan learns about The Brawlers' place when they face off against a rival gang. Doris navigates the obstacles of finding a crew. Joel tries to figure out why the Ghouls went to such lengths. Meredith's secret enterprise has an unexpected result.

The government struggles to contain and understand the outbreak. Kaylee interviews Luther's ex-wife while Danika pays her sister a visit.

After finding an abandoned baby on Doc Mullins's doorstep, Mel and her boss argue over whether to call Social Services or find the newborn's mother.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman reveal which couples have made it to the grand final. With guest performances by ballet superstar Carlos Accosta and singer Niall Horan.

Lyra discovers the horrific truth behind the Gobbler's activities in the North. She must use all her wits to help free those around her and avoid suffering a terrible fate.