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The Best Episodes of The Lion Guard Season 1

Every episode of The Lion Guard Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Lion Guard Season 1!

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

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

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

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

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

    #5 - 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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  6. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 6 - The Kupatana Celebration
    7.6/10(120 votes)

    #6 - The Kupatana Celebration

    S1:E6

    Kion inadvertently leads a pack of jackals into the Pride Lands, where they wreak havoc during a highly regarded Pride Lands ceremony. Ana Gasteyer (ABC’s “The Goldbergs”) guest stars as Rairai, the clever and scheming matriarch to a family of jackals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #7 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

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

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

    #11 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 12 - The Mbali Fields Migration
    7.6/10(98 votes)

    #12 - The Mbali Fields Migration

    S1:E12

    Kion and the Guard must lead a large herd through the Outlands to find a less crowded grazing ground.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #13 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 14 - The Imaginary Okapi
    7.6/10(98 votes)

    #14 - The Imaginary Okapi

    S1:E14

    When Beshte befriends a shy okapi, the Lion Guard thinks Beshte has an imaginary friend

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 15 - Too Many Termites
    7.7/10(93 votes)

    #15 - Too Many Termites

    S1:E15

    The Lion Guard mistakenly chase off aardwolves instead of hyenas and the Pride Lands become overrun with termites.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 16 - The Trouble with Galagos
    7.7/10(89 votes)

    #16 - The Trouble with Galagos

    S1:E16

    The Lion Guard helps a leopard named Badili stand up to a bully who is challenging his territory.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #17 - 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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  18. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 18 - Baboons!
    7.7/10(91 votes)

    #18 - Baboons!

    S1:E18

    The Lion Guard rescues a baby baboon and Fuli returns the baboon to its mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 19 - Beware the Zimwi
    7.8/10(80 votes)

    #19 - Beware the Zimwi

    S1:E19

    When tales of a mysterious creature plague the Pride Lands, the Guard must conquer their fears and track down the elusive beast.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #20 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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

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

    #22 - 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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  23. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 23 - The Trail to Udugu
    8.1/10(89 votes)

    #23 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 24 - Ono's Idol
    7.6/10(74 votes)

    #24 - Ono's Idol

    S1:E24

    Ono meets his idol, legendary eagle Hadithi, and learns that his hero isn't what he expected.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Lion Guard Season 1 Episode 25 - Beshte and the Hippo Lanes
    7.7/10(81 votes)

    #25 - Beshte and the Hippo Lanes

    S1:E25

    Beshte's dad is injured while creating "Hippo Lanes," so Beshte must step in and take over the job.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Never Judge a Hyena By Its Spots" is the best rated episode of "The Lion Guard" season 1. It scored 6.7/10 based on 163 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/15/2016. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "The Rise of Makuu".