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The Best Episodes of The Lion Guard

Every episode of The Lion Guard ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Lion Guard!

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 15 - Long Live the Queen
    8.7/10(72 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 6 - Let Sleeping Crocs Lie
    8.5/10(90 votes)

    #2 - 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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 17 - Triumph of the Roar
    8.5/10(80 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 18 - Journey to the Pride Lands
    8.4/10(87 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 20 - Lions of the Outlands
    8.3/10(108 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 10 - Friends to the End
    8.3/10(62 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 12 - The River of Patience
    8.3/10(58 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 7 - Fuli's New Family
    8.2/10(123 votes)

    #8 - Fuli's New Family

    S1:E7

    The Guard thinks that Fuli is lonely since she spends so much time on her own; they try to include her in their family time.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 2 - The Savannah Summit
    8.2/10(87 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 1 - Battle for the Pride Lands
    8.2/10(131 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 6 - Dragon Island
    8.2/10(63 votes)

    #11 - Dragon Island

    S3:E6

    The Lion Guard encounters Komodo Dragons!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 11 - The Tree of Life
    8.2/10(62 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 23 - The Trail to Udugu
    8.1/10(89 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 5 - The Rise of Scar
    8.1/10(124 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 16 - Divide and Conquer
    8.1/10(74 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 17 - The Scorpion's Sting
    8.1/10(75 votes)

    #16 - 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!

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 23 - The Hyena Resistance
    8.1/10(79 votes)

    #17 - The Hyena Resistance

    S2:E23

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

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 8 - The Race to Tuliza
    8.1/10(63 votes)

    #18 - The Race to Tuliza

    S3:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 13 - Little Old Ginterbong
    8.1/10(63 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 16 - The Lake of Reflection
    8.1/10(59 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 1 - Babysitter Bunga
    8.0/10(84 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 2 - The Harmattan
    8.0/10(65 votes)

    #22 - The Harmattan

    S3:E2

    The Guard encounters a powerful dust storm!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 4 - Ghost of the Mountain
    8.0/10(64 votes)

    #23 - Ghost of the Mountain

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 7 - Journey of Memories
    8.0/10(57 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 9 - Mama Binturong
    8.0/10(64 votes)

    #25 - Mama Binturong

    S3:E9

    The Guard searches for Makini's stolen staff.

    Director:Unknown
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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 72 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/20/2019. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Let Sleeping Crocs Lie".