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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. Background image for Long Live the Queen
    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Triumph of the Roar
    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Let Sleeping Crocs Lie
    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Lions of the Outlands
    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for The Hyena Resistance
    8.3/10(72 votes)

    #5 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Friends to the End
    8.3/10(54 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The River of Patience
    8.3/10(50 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Journey to the Pride Lands
    8.3/10(76 votes)

    #8 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for The Trail to Udugu
    8.2/10(84 votes)

    #9 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for The Savannah Summit
    8.2/10(81 votes)

    #10 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Battle for the Pride Lands
    8.2/10(119 votes)

    #11 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for The Tree of Life
    8.2/10(54 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Babysitter Bunga
    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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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Divide and Conquer
    8.1/10(68 votes)

    #14 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for The Kilio Valley Fire
    8.1/10(67 votes)

    #15 - The Kilio Valley Fire

    S2:E19

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Dragon Island
    8.1/10(56 votes)

    #16 - Dragon Island

    S3:E6

    The Lion Guard encounters Komodo Dragons!

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for The Race to Tuliza
    8.1/10(56 votes)

    #17 - The Race to Tuliza

    S3:E8

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Little Old Ginterbong
    8.1/10(54 votes)

    #18 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for The Lake of Reflection
    8.1/10(51 votes)

    #19 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Swept Away
    8.0/10(74 votes)

    #20 - Swept Away

    S2:E7

    When Beshte ends up alone in the Outlands, Scar uses the opportunity to attack the Lion Guard's strongest member.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Rescue in the Outlands
    8.0/10(75 votes)

    #21 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for The Bite of Kenge
    8.0/10(78 votes)

    #22 - The Bite of Kenge

    S2:E11

    To help the hyenas steal melons, a Monitor Lizard bites Kion, Fuli and Beshte which temporarily paralyzes them!

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for The Scorpion's Sting
    8.0/10(69 votes)

    #23 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for The Fall of Mizimu Grove
    8.0/10(57 votes)

    #24 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Journey of Memories
    8.0/10(50 votes)

    #25 - 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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    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 60 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/20/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Triumph of the Roar".