The Lion Guard 2016
What is The Lion Guard?
The Lion Guard is an American animated television series based on Disney Animation's 1994 film The Lion King. It premiered with a one-hour movie and began running on Disney Jr.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 75
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 15, 2016
- Last aired
- Nov 3, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Disney Junior, Disney Channel
- Genres
- Kids, Animation
- Updated
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The Lion Guard is an American animated television series based on Disney Animation's 1994 film The Lion King. It premiered with a one-hour movie and began running on Disney Jr. The series is set in the Pride Lands, where lions live in family groups called prides, working together to hunt prey, raise cubs, and defend their territory. The Lion Guard follows the story of Simba's son, Kion, who assembles a group of animals to protect the Pride Lands. The series ran for three seasons, concluding on November 3, 2019. Lions are social animals and are known to be apex and keystone predators, preying on medium-sized and large hooved mammals. The Lion Guard was created by Ford Riley and features the voice talents of Max Charles, Joshua Rush, Diamond White, and Atticus Shaffer. The series is a continuation of the story of The Lion King, with Kion leading his friends to protect the Pride Lands.
Should you watch it?
“Kion leads a diverse team to defend the Pride Lands from threats.”
- engaging animal characters with distinct personalities
- strong themes of teamwork and responsibility
- vibrant animation and catchy musical numbers
- some episodes follow predictable conflict patterns
- limited character development outside the main group
you enjoy animal-centric adventures with clear moral lessons.
Suitable for young children, with mild peril and conflict resolved through cooperation.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Never Judge a Hyena By Its Spots Mytharc Jan 15, 2016
- E2 The Rise of Makuu Mytharc Jan 15, 2016
- E3 Bunga the Wise Core Jan 22, 2016
- E4 Can't Wait to Be Queen Core Jan 29, 2016
- E5 Eye of the Beholder Core Feb 5, 2016
- E6 The Kupatana Celebration Core Feb 12, 2016
- E7 Fuli's New Family Core Feb 19, 2016
- E8 The Search for Utamu Core Feb 26, 2016
- E9 Follow That Hippo! Core Mar 18, 2016
- E10 The Call of the Drongo Core Mar 25, 2016
- E11 Paintings and Predictions Core Apr 1, 2016
- E12 The Mbali Fields Migration Core Apr 22, 2016
- E13 Bunga and the King Core Apr 29, 2016
- E14 The Imaginary Okapi Core Jul 8, 2016
- E15 Too Many Termites Core Jul 15, 2016
- E16 The Trouble with Galagos Core Aug 5, 2016
- E17 Janja's New Crew Core Aug 26, 2016
- E18 Baboons! Core Sep 23, 2016
- E19 Beware the Zimwi Core Oct 14, 2016
- E20 Lions of the Outlands Core Nov 11, 2016
- E21 Never Roar Again Core Nov 18, 2016
- E22 The Lost Gorillas Core Dec 2, 2016
- E23 The Trail to Udugu Core Jan 6, 2017
- E24 Ono's Idol Core Feb 24, 2017
- E25 Beshte and the Hippo Lanes Mytharc Mar 17, 2017
- E26 Ono the Tickbird Mytharc Apr 21, 2017
Season 2 · 29 episodes
- E1 Babysitter Bunga Mytharc Jul 7, 2017
- E2 The Savannah Summit Core Jul 7, 2017
- E3 The Traveling Baboon Show Core Jul 14, 2017
- E4 Ono and the Egg Core Jul 21, 2017
- E5 The Rise of Scar Mytharc Jul 29, 2017
- E6 Let Sleeping Crocs Lie Core Aug 11, 2017
- E7 Swept Away Core Sep 15, 2017
- E8 Rafiki's New Neighbors Core Sep 22, 2017
- E9 Rescue in the Outlands Core Sep 29, 2017
- E10 The Ukumbusho Tradition Core Oct 27, 2017
- E11 The Bite of Kenge Core Nov 3, 2017
- E12 Timon and Pumbaa's Christmas Core Dec 8, 2017
- E13 The Morning Report Core Jan 8, 2018
- E14 The Golden Zebra Core Jan 9, 2018
- E15 The Little Guy Core Jan 10, 2018
- E16 Divide and Conquer Core Jan 11, 2018
- E17 The Scorpion's Sting Core Apr 2, 2018
- E18 The Wisdom of Kongwe Core Apr 3, 2018
- E19 The Kilio Valley Fire Core Apr 4, 2018
- E20 Undercover Kinyonga Core Apr 5, 2018
- E21 Cave of Secrets Core Sep 4, 2018
- E22 The Zebra Mastermind Core Sep 5, 2018
- E23 The Hyena Resistance Core Sep 6, 2018
- E24 The Underground Adventure Core Sep 7, 2018
- E25 Beshte and the Beast Core Nov 12, 2018
- E26 Pride Landers Unite! Core Jan 21, 2019
- E27 The Queen's Visit Core Feb 18, 2019
- E28 The Fall of Mizimu Grove Mytharc Mar 25, 2019
- E29 Fire From the Sky Mytharc Apr 22, 2019
Season 3 · 19 episodes
- E1 Battle for the Pride Lands Mytharc Aug 3, 2019
- E2 The Harmattan Core Sep 7, 2019
- E3 The Accidental Avalanche Core Sep 8, 2019
- E4 Ghost of the Mountain Core Sep 14, 2019
- E5 Marsh of Mystery Core Sep 15, 2019
- E6 Dragon Island Core Sep 21, 2019
- E7 Journey of Memories Core Sep 22, 2019
- E8 The Race to Tuliza Core Sep 28, 2019
- E9 Mama Binturong Core Sep 29, 2019
- E10 Friends to the End Core Oct 5, 2019
- E11 The Tree of Life Core Oct 6, 2019
- E12 The River of Patience Core Oct 12, 2019
- E13 Little Old Ginterbong Core Oct 13, 2019
- E14 Poa the Destroyer Core Oct 19, 2019
- E15 Long Live the Queen Mytharc Oct 20, 2019
- E16 The Lake of Reflection Core Oct 26, 2019
- E17 Triumph of the Roar Core Oct 27, 2019
- E18 Journey to the Pride Lands Mytharc Nov 2, 2019
- E19 Return to the Pride Lands Mytharc Nov 3, 2019
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the Lion Guard?
Kion, the son of Simba, leads the Lion Guard.
What is the Lion Guard's main purpose?
The Lion Guard protects the Pride Lands and maintains balance in the animal kingdom.
Are there any musical episodes?
Yes, several episodes feature musical sequences with original songs.
Is this connected to The Lion King movies?
Yes, it is a spin-off set in the same universe, featuring Simba's son.
What age group is this show for?
The show is primarily aimed at young children and families.