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: 2/8/2025Network: Disney Jr.Status: Ended

8.83

12 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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7.86

21 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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7.65

17 votes

#3 - 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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7.64

106 votes

#4 - 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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7.63

97 votes

#5 - 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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7.60

20 votes

#6 - 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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7.60

146 votes

#7 - 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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7.59

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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7.56

145 votes

#9 - 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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7.56

18 votes

#10 - 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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7.53

125 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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7.50

125 votes

#12 - 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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7.50

135 votes

#13 - 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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7.50

22 votes

#14 - 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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7.50

157 votes

#15 - 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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7.50

228 votes

#16 - 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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7.48

100 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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7.47

203 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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7.44

18 votes

#19 - 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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7.42

26 votes

#20 - Battle for the Pride Lands

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/3/2019

After Kion and Ono are injured in an attempt to defeat Scar in the battle for the Pride Lands, the Lion Guard must embark on a journey to the Tree of Life to help them regain their strength.

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