[s5e18] A Single Pale Rose -

is the 18th episode of the fifth season of Steven Universe , often cited as the most significant "wham episode" in the series. It famously confirms that Rose Quartz was actually Pink Diamond , who faked her own shattering with Pearl's assistance to stop the colonization of Earth . Plot Summary

: A highly organized "Surface Pearl" who manages Pearl's current items. [S5E18] A Single Pale Rose

: A dazed Pearl surrounded by the aftermath of the Gem War. is the 18th episode of the fifth season

: Pearl shapeshifts into Rose Quartz and "shatters" Pink Diamond using Rose's sword. Pink Diamond actually poofed into her gemstone (which she hid in Pearl's hand) while leaving behind fake shards made of compressed dirt. : A dazed Pearl surrounded by the aftermath of the Gem War

: Steven returns to the real world and reveals the secret to Garnet and Amethyst, leaving them in absolute shock.

: To bypass this restriction, Pearl sends Steven into her gemstone to find her "cellphone". Steven travels through nested layers of Pearl's subconscious:

: A grieving Pearl traumatized by the loss of Rose and the looming responsibility of Steven.