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The Best Episodes of The Lion Guard

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The Best Episodes of The Lion Guard

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

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  1. 8.7/10(60 votes)

    #1 - Long Live the Queen

    S3:E15

    When Rani worries she isn't ready to become queen, Makini reveals the special gift Queen Janna left for her.

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  2. 8.6/10(70 votes)

    #2 - Triumph of the Roar

    S3:E17

    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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  3. 8.5/10(86 votes)

    #3 - Let Sleeping Crocs Lie

    S2:E6

    After the Lion Guard accidentally wakes the aestivating crocodiles, the crocs are furious they have to suffer through the dry season!

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  4. 8.3/10(102 votes)

    #4 - Lions of the Outlands

    S1:E20

    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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  5. 8.3/10(54 votes)

    #5 - Friends to the End

    S3:E10

    Ever closer to the Tree of Life, Kion's scar bothers him more than ever, causing Bunga to think that the venom in Kion's body is turning him evil.

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  6. 8.3/10(50 votes)

    #6 - The River of Patience

    S3:E12

    While Kion heals at the Tree of Life, villains attack. Kion is eager to defend the Tree but must learn to focus and find patience in order to heal fully.

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  8. 8.3/10(76 votes)

    #7 - Journey to the Pride Lands

    S3:E18

    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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  9. 8.2/10(81 votes)

    #8 - The Savannah Summit

    S2:E2

    While Simba gathers the animal leaders for a Savannah Summit, the Lion Guard learns of a plot against Twiga the giraffe.

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  10. 8.2/10(72 votes)

    #9 - The Hyena Resistance

    S2:E23

    Jasiri offers to help the Guard battle Scar by forming a Hyena Resistance in the Outlands.

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  11. 8.2/10(119 votes)

    #10 - Battle for the Pride Lands

    S3:E1

    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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  12. 8.2/10(54 votes)

    #11 - The Tree of Life

    S3:E11

    The Lion Guard is thrilled to be at the end of its journey to the Tree of Life, but the celebration is cut short when the Night Pride mistakes the Guard for a threat and attacks.

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  13. 8.1/10(84 votes)

    #12 - The Trail to Udugu

    S1:E23

    While Nala takes Kion and Kiara on a trip to teach them the importance of working together, Simba is left in charge of the Lion Guard.

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  14. 8.1/10(78 votes)

    #13 - Babysitter Bunga

    S2:E1

    The rest of the Lion Guard is stunned when Bunga becomes the go-to babysitter for all the Pride Lands' parents.

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  15. 8.1/10(118 votes)

    #14 - The Rise of Scar

    S2:E5

    The Guard meets Rafiki's new apprentice Monkiki. Meanwhile, Ushari and the hyenas team up to seek the help of the Pride Lands' greatest villain, Scar.

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  16. 8.1/10(56 votes)

    #15 - Dragon Island

    S3:E6

    The Lion Guard encounters Komodo Dragons!

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  17. 8.1/10(56 votes)

    #16 - The Race to Tuliza

    S3:E8

    Fuli gets lost and is forced to race a male cheetah.

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  18. 8.1/10(54 votes)

    #17 - Little Old Ginterbong

    S3:E13

    Mama Binturong pretends to be an animal in need and enters the Tree of Life to gather information for the villains.

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  19. 8.1/10(51 votes)

    #18 - The Lake of Reflection

    S3:E16

    When Kion's confidence as a leader is lacking, the Lake of Reflection flashes back to a young Lion Guard, helping Kion remember his past and embrace his role as a leader.

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  20. 8.0/10(75 votes)

    #19 - Rescue in the Outlands

    S2:E9

    When Jasiri and two hyena cubs are in danger in the Outlands, the Guard enlists the help of Thurston the Zebra to repel a tsetse fly infestation slowing down their rescue efforts.

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  21. 8.0/10(68 votes)

    #20 - Divide and Conquer

    S2:E16

    When the guard is up against two attacks at once, Kion enlists the help of Tamaa the Drongo to help them be in two places at once.

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  22. 8.0/10(69 votes)

    #21 - The Scorpion's Sting

    S2:E17

    After a scorpion sent by Scar stings Simba, the Guard needs to face every villain in the Outlands to get a cure for the king!

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  23. 8.0/10(57 votes)

    #22 - The Fall of Mizimu Grove

    S2:E28

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

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  24. 8.0/10(55 votes)

    #23 - Ghost of the Mountain

    S3:E4

    The Lion Guard brings peace to a pack of Red Pandas.

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  25. 8.0/10(50 votes)

    #24 - Journey of Memories

    S3:E7

    When Makini's memories of her first journey to the Tree of Life result in getting the Guard lost in the desert, they must learn to travel by night and navigate by the stars.

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  26. 8.0/10(55 votes)

    #25 - Mama Binturong

    S3:E9

    The Guard searches for Makini's stolen staff.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Long Live the Queen" is the best rated episode of "The Lion Guard". It scored 8.7/10 based on 60 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/20/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Triumph of the Roar".