[s3e10] The New Lars Apr 2026

Watch Steven's attempt at astral projection in the episode preview below:

The episode explores a complex moral theme: [S3E10] The New Lars

Trying to be "helpful," Steven decides to spend the day improving Lars’s life. He’s uncharacteristically kind to Lars’s parents—who are shocked and somewhat fearful of their son—and earns an invitation to hang out with the "Cool Kids". However, the plan backfires when he attempts to "fix" Lars’s relationship with Sadie. After Steven (as Lars) declares his love for her, Sadie realizes something is wrong and kicks him out, feeling toyed with. The Story's Key Lessons Watch Steven's attempt at astral projection in the

: Steven’s biggest flaw in this episode is his inability to see things from Lars’s point of view; he views Lars as a project to be solved rather than a person with his own struggles. After Steven (as Lars) declares his love for

: While Steven wasn't "punished" for his actions, the awkwardness and fallout with Sadie and Lars's parents had lasting emotional weight for both the characters and the audience.