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The Lion Guard: Season 3

19 episodes Premiered Aug 3, 2019 Updated Sep 29, 2026
Previously on The Lion Guard

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of The Lion Guard Season 2.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (15): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S3·E1 Mytharc

Battle for the Pride Lands

Aug 3, 2019 · 22 min

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

S3·E2 Core

The Harmattan

Sep 7, 2019 · 23 min

The Guard encounters a powerful dust storm!

S3·E4 Core

Ghost of the Mountain

Sep 14, 2019 · 23 min

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

S3·E5 Core

Marsh of Mystery

Sep 15, 2019 · 23 min

Makini chases mysterious blue lights!

S3·E6 Core

Dragon Island

Sep 21, 2019 · 23 min

The Lion Guard encounters Komodo Dragons!

S3·E7 Core

Journey of Memories

Sep 22, 2019 · 23 min

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.

S3·E8 Core

The Race to Tuliza

Sep 28, 2019 · 23 min

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

S3·E9 Core

Mama Binturong

Sep 29, 2019 · 23 min

The Guard searches for Makini's stolen staff.

S3·E10 Core

Friends to the End

Oct 5, 2019 · 23 min

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.

S3·E11 Core

The Tree of Life

Oct 6, 2019 · 23 min

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.

S3·E12 Core

The River of Patience

Oct 12, 2019 · 23 min

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.

S3·E13 Core

Little Old Ginterbong

Oct 13, 2019 · 23 min

Mama Binturong pretends to be an animal in need and enters the Tree of Life to gather information for the villains.

S3·E14 Core

Poa the Destroyer

Oct 19, 2019 · 23 min

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

S3·E15 Mytharc

Long Live the Queen

Oct 20, 2019 · 23 min

When Rani worries she isn't ready to become queen, Makini reveals the special gift Queen Janna left for her.

S3·E16 Core

The Lake of Reflection

Oct 26, 2019 · 23 min

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.

S3·E17 Core

Triumph of the Roar

Oct 27, 2019 · 23 min

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.

S3·E18 Mytharc

Journey to the Pride Lands

Nov 2, 2019 · 24 min

After learning that the Pride Lands are threatened, Kion uses the Roar to help the Lion Guard return home as soon as possible.

S3·E19 Mytharc

Return to the Pride Lands

Nov 3, 2019

When the Lion Guard returns to the Pride Lands, they discover Vitani has formed her own Lion Guard in their absence.

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