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The Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 3 - Bunga the Wise
    6.1/10(134 votes)

    #1 - Bunga the Wise

    S1:E3

    After floodwaters threaten the Pride Lands and Bunga comes up with a quick fix, Kion and the other members of the Lion Guard learn that the quick and easy solution to a problem is not always the best.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 1 - Never Judge a Hyena By Its Spots
    6.7/10(163 votes)

    #2 - Never Judge a Hyena By Its Spots

    S1:E1

    When Kion gets separated from the rest of the Lion Guard, he finds himself lost in the Outlands where he meets Jasiri, a friendly female hyena, who rescues him and helps face off against Janja and the other hyenas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 8 - Rafiki's New Neighbors
    6.9/10(75 votes)

    #3 - Rafiki's New Neighbors

    S2:E8

    When a noisy bachelor herd moves in next door to Rafiki's tree, the Lion Guard try to help the animals find new homes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 22 - The Zebra Mastermind
    7.0/10(68 votes)

    #4 - The Zebra Mastermind

    S2:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 4 - Can't Wait to Be Queen
    7.2/10(123 votes)

    #5 - Can't Wait to Be Queen

    S1:E4

    When Simba leaves Kiara in charge of Pride Rock for the first time, Kion reluctantly agrees to obey her which proves difficult when Janja tries to take advantage of Kiara’s inexperience and hatches a plot to take over the Pride Lands.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 14 - The Golden Zebra
    7.2/10(71 votes)

    #6 - The Golden Zebra

    S2:E14

    Facing a water shortage in the Pride Lands, the Lion Guard must appease zebra leader, Dhahabu, to gain access to a new watering hole.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 27 - The Queen's Visit
    7.2/10(59 votes)

    #7 - The Queen's Visit

    S2:E27

    After being threatened by Scar's attacks, Queen Dhahabu asks Fuli, Tiifu and Zuri to become her permanent personal guards.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 9 - Follow That Hippo!
    7.3/10(104 votes)

    #8 - Follow That Hippo!

    S1:E9

    Beshte rescues a young elephant that idolizes him after he wanders into danger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 22 - The Lost Gorillas
    7.3/10(99 votes)

    #9 - The Lost Gorillas

    S1:E22

    The Guard helps two buffoonish Gorilla princes return to their home in the snowy Rwenzori Mountains.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 3 - The Traveling Baboon Show
    7.3/10(74 votes)

    #10 - The Traveling Baboon Show

    S2:E3

    The Lion Guard chase away a baboon comedy troupe that has been distracting the other animals with their antics and stealing their food.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 15 - The Little Guy
    7.3/10(72 votes)

    #11 - The Little Guy

    S2:E15

    Beshte makes friends with a little gecko named Hodari who wants to be a crocodile more than anything else in the world!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Lion Guard Season 3 Episode 14 - Poa the Destroyer
    7.3/10(59 votes)

    #12 - Poa the Destroyer

    S3:E14

    While touring the Tree of Life, looking to make new friends, Beshte accidentally frightens the community.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 11 - Paintings and Predictions
    7.4/10(96 votes)

    #13 - Paintings and Predictions

    S1:E11

    Believing that Rafiki's paintings predict the future, Bunga enlists the rest of the Lion Guard to save Kion from danger.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 13 - Bunga and the King
    7.4/10(108 votes)

    #14 - Bunga and the King

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 26 - Ono the Tickbird
    7.4/10(81 votes)

    #15 - Ono the Tickbird

    S1:E26

    While Ono fills in as a Rhino's seeing-eye bird, the rest of the Lion Guard helps by getting the rhino and tick-bird to resolve their differences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 25 - Beshte and the Beast
    7.4/10(65 votes)

    #16 - Beshte and the Beast

    S2:E25

    A gorilla warrior named Shujaa comes to help the Lion Guard in the battle against Scar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 26 - Pride Landers Unite!
    7.4/10(61 votes)

    #17 - Pride Landers Unite!

    S2:E26

    Kion, is tasked with gathering the Pride Landers to prepare them for their fight against Scar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 2 - The Rise of Makuu
    7.5/10(159 votes)

    #18 - The Rise of Makuu

    S1:E2

    When a crocodile named Makuu takes over as leader of the crocodiles and his aggressive antics send the Pride Lands into chaos, Kion questions whether to intervene or respect animal traditions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 5 - Eye of the Beholder
    7.5/10(111 votes)

    #19 - Eye of the Beholder

    S1:E5

    Ono temporarily loses vision in one eye and questions his value to the Lion Guard as the "keenest of sight."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 8 - The Search for Utamu
    7.5/10(101 votes)

    #20 - The Search for Utamu

    S1:E8

    Fuli learns a lesson in teamwork when she takes on a mission alone and overexerts herself, leaving her defenseless against attacking vultures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 10 - The Call of the Drongo
    7.5/10(96 votes)

    #21 - The Call of the Drongo

    S1:E10

    The Lion Guard steps in when they encounter a deceptive drongo bird named Tamaa who mimics predators to scare off smaller animals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 17 - Janja's New Crew
    7.5/10(87 votes)

    #22 - Janja's New Crew

    S1:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 21 - Never Roar Again
    7.5/10(97 votes)

    #23 - Never Roar Again

    S1:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 18 - The Wisdom of Kongwe
    7.5/10(68 votes)

    #24 - The Wisdom of Kongwe

    S2:E18

    Fuli and Makini are tasked with escorting one of the Pride Lands' wisest animals, a tortoise named Kongwe, back to Pride Rock to meet with the King.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Lion Guard Season 2 Episode 29 - Fire From the Sky
    7.5/10(58 votes)

    #25 - Fire From the Sky

    S2:E29

    To combat the vultures dropping flame sticks from the sky, the Lion Guard seeks help from Hadithi and a Martial eagle named Anga.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Bunga the Wise" is the worst rated episode of "The Lion Guard". It scored 6.1/10 based on 134 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/22/2016. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Never Judge a Hyena By Its Spots".