The BEST episodes of The Lion Guard

Every episode of The Lion Guard ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Lion Guard!

The Lion Guard: The Series - Simba's son, Kion, assembles a group of animals to protect the Pride Lands, known as The Lion Guard.

Last Updated: 4/22/2026Network: Disney Jr.Status: Ended
Return to the Pridelands
star
8.77
13 votes

#1 - Return to the Pridelands

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/3/2019

When the Lion Guard returns to the Pride Lands, they discover Vitani has formed her own Lion Guard in their absence.

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The Hyena Resistance
star
7.82
22 votes

#2 - The Hyena Resistance

Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/6/2018

Jasiri offers to help the Lion Guard in their battle against Scar by forming a hyena resistance in the Outlands.

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The Trouble with Galagos
star
7.68
141 votes

#3 - The Trouble with Galagos

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/5/2016

The Guard must help a leopard stand up to a bully challenging his territory.

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Journey to the Pridelands
star
7.67
18 votes

#4 - Journey to the Pridelands

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/2/2019

After learning that the Pride Lands are threatened, Kion uses the Roar to help the Lion Guard return home as soon as possible.

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The Trail to Udugu
star
7.65
105 votes

#5 - The Trail to Udugu

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 1/6/2017

Simba gets left in charge of the Lion Guard when Nala takes Kion and Kiara on a journey.

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Beshte and the Hippo Lanes
star
7.63
94 votes

#6 - Beshte and the Hippo Lanes

Season 1 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/17/2017

Beshte's dad is injured while creating "Hippo Lanes," so Beshte must step in and take over the job.

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Cave of Secrets
star
7.62
21 votes

#7 - Cave of Secrets

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/4/2018

The Lion Guard finds a mysterious cave that could contain what they need to defeat Scar, but they must traverse through dangerous hazards to learn its secrets.

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The Ukumbusho Tradition
star
7.61
44 votes

#8 - The Ukumbusho Tradition

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/27/2017

A group of bees interrupts a traditional peace ceremony between the elephants and the lions, which causes the elephants to stampede and The Lion Guard must rescue them.

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The Zebra Mastermind
star
7.60
20 votes

#9 - The Zebra Mastermind

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/5/2018

After hearing Thurston boast that he's the brains behind the Lion Guard, the villains of the Outlands capture him to find a way to defeat the Guard.

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Beware the Zimwi
star
7.58
143 votes

#10 - Beware the Zimwi

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/14/2016

When tales of a mysterious creature plague the Pride Lands, the Guard must conquer their fears and track down the elusive beast.

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Janja's New Crew
star
7.57
123 votes

#11 - Janja's New Crew

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/26/2016

Janja replaces Chungu and Cheezi with two new hyenas in an attempt to sideline the Lion Guard.

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The Harmattan
star
7.56
25 votes

#12 - The Harmattan

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/2019

A powerful dust storm called the harmattan traps the Guard and Makucha's leopards; Ono uses his knowledge of the harmattan to send Makucha and his cronies into a whirlwind.

Directors: Howy Parkins, Tom DeRosier
Writer: Gus Constantellis
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The Imaginary Okapi
star
7.55
152 votes

#13 - The Imaginary Okapi

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/8/2016

When Beshte befriends a shy okapi, the Lion Guard thinks Beshte has an imaginary friend.

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Never Roar Again
star
7.52
123 votes

#14 - Never Roar Again

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/18/2016

Fearing he has lost control of his roar, Kion vows to never use it again.

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The Call of the Drongo
star
7.52
225 votes

#15 - The Call of the Drongo

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/25/2016

The Lion Guard meet a drongo, a bird that can imitate other animals' voices, that scares off other animals to get food.

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Lions of the Outlands
star
7.52
132 votes

#16 - Lions of the Outlands

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/11/2016

The Lion Guard must choose whether to side with the hyenas or the lions when Jasiri, the good hyena, asks for help.

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Ono's Idol
star
7.50
98 votes

#17 - Ono's Idol

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 2/24/2017

Ono meets his idol, legendary eagle Hadithi, and learns that his hero isn't what he expected.

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Bunga and the King
star
7.48
199 votes

#18 - Bunga and the King

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/29/2016

When Bunga and Simba are trapped underground, they discover a shared family background – they were both raised by Timon and Pumbaa.

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The Fall of Mizimu Grove
star
7.48
21 votes

#19 - The Fall of Mizimu Grove

Season 2 - Episode 28 - Aired 3/25/2019

Scar makes an appearance when Timon and Pumbaa decide to put on a show in Mizimu Grove.

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Ghost of the Mountain
star
7.47
19 votes

#20 - Ghost of the Mountain

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/14/2019

The Lion Guard must protect a pack of red pandas from the Ghost of the Mountain when they claim Bunga as their "Chosen One."

Directors: Howy Parkins
Writer: Kendall Michele Haney
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Triumph of the Roar
star
7.44
16 votes

#21 - Triumph of the Roar

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/27/2019

When a new army of predators seizes control of the Tree of Life, it's up to Kion to channel his Roar to drive out the bad guys.

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The Kilio Valley Fire
star
7.43
28 votes

#22 - The Kilio Valley Fire

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/4/2018

After Scar's minions set fire to the Kilio Valley, the misplaced elephants are forced to the Pride Lands and create chaos amongst the other herds.

Directors: Howy Parkins
Writer: Elise Allen
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The Scorpion's Sting
star
7.43
28 votes

#23 - The Scorpion's Sting

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/2/2018

The Lion Guard comes face to face with Scar for the first time while searching for a cure to a scorpion sting.

Directors: Howy Parkins, Tom DeRosier
Writer: Krista Tucker
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Fuli's New Family
star
7.43
326 votes

#24 - Fuli's New Family

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2016

The Lion Guard worries about how Fuli wants to be alone all the time.

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Baboons!
star
7.42
137 votes

#25 - Baboons!

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/23/2016

The Lion Guard rescues a baby baboon and Fuli returns the baboon to its mother.

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