Season 2

Season 2 is the second season of The Lion Guard. The opener, Babysitter Bunga, aired on July 7th, and a special, The Rise of Scar, aired on July 29th. The finale, Fire from the Sky, aired on 22nd April 2019.
The season is set in the dry season of the Pride Lands and focuses around the Lion Guard protecting it from the threat of Kion's evil great-uncle Scar, who has returned as a fiery spirit to unite the Guard's worst enemies in a plot to break the Circle of Life for good.
Not including The Rise of Scar, there are 28 episodes.https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgo3m9ggQED/
==Development==
On March 4th, 2016, Disney confirmed that a second season was currently in production, though no exact date was available.TVline Voice actor Kevin Schon stated that Season 2 will air in Fall 2017 with an hour long special.https://twitter.com/KDSchon/status/728379608895082496 In addition to this, he has also stated that season 2 is much darker.Twitter
On August 29th, 2016, the first new character of the series was revealed, Dhahabu.http://tvline.com/2016/08/29/the-lion-guard-renee-elise-goldsberry-cast-new-character/ The first rough episode synopsis was also revealed this way, regarding a drought in the Pride Lands.http://www.tvinsider.com/article/96173/hamilton-tony-winner-renee-elise-goldsberry-to-guest-star-on-disney-juniors-the-lion-guard/ Another new character called Kenge was released a bit later.http://nerdist.com/game-of-thrones-kristofer-hivju-to-play-a-lizard-on-disneys-the-lion-guard/
In December 2016, Justin Hires announced that he will be voicing Hodari, a new character in Season 2.https://www.instagram.com/p/BNu8f27gZQO/
In February 2017, a spokesperson for toy creators Just Play announced that Scar will be a new villain in season 2.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVcif-82_uk
On March 15th, 2017, it was announced that season 2 will debut in Summer 2017.http://deadline.com/2017/03/disney-junior-renews-mickey-and-the-roadster-racers-the-lion-guard-1202043582/
On May 10th 2017, it was reported that AJ McLean will be voicing a new character, Kuchimba.http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7785182/aj-mclean-disney-the-lion-guard-backstreet-boys-interview However, another articlehttp://www.wjbdradio.com/music-news/2017/05/10/the-backstreet-boys-future-includes-disney-nail-polishand-a-great-pop-record has stated that he is a new character for Season 3. Kuchimba, the golden mole rat was shown to be a character who appears in the second season instead of the third. 
On May 28th 2017, Disney Junior UK made a Facebook post suggesting that new episodes will be airing in June in the UK.https://www.facebook.com/disneyjunioruk/photos/a.216194065073856.69156.212291995464063/1803749092985004/?type=3&theater However, this later turned out to be false.
On June 9th 2017, TV guides updated with the first episode, Babysitter Bunga, airing on July 7th 2017.
On June 21st, over ten new characters were revealed, alongside the first image of Scar, as well as explaining his return in the series. In addition to this, it was confirmed that Reirei, Ushari, Jasiri, and Makuu will be returning to the series.http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/21/david-oyelowo-scar-the-lion-guard/
==Episode List==
The following is a list of episodes featured in Season 2 of The Lion Guard TV series.
# 	Title 	Airdate 	Synopsis
1 	"Babysitter Bunga" 	July 7, 2017 	When Muhimu the zebra asks  Bunga to babysit, his unorthodox style soon catches on, and he is put in charge of several more young Pride Landers. http://fsm-media.com/disney-channel-july-2017/
2 	"The Savannah Summit" 	July 7, 2017 	While Simba gathers the animal leaders for a Savannah Summit, the Lion Guard learns of a plot against the giraffe’s leader that they’re sure Makuu is behind. http://fsm-media.com/disney-channel-july-2017/
3 	"The Traveling Baboon Show" 	July 14, 2017 	
The Lion Guard must work together to chase away a baboon comedy troupe that has been distracting the other animals with their antics and stealing their food. http://fsm-media.com/disney-channel-july-2017/
4 	"Ono and the Egg" 	July 21, 2017 	Ono begrudgingly becomes the protector of a cuckoo bird’s egg left in his nest and chases off an African harrier hawk who has come to the Pride Lands to hunt for tasty new treats.http://fsm-media.com/disney-channel-july-2017/
5 	"The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar"	July 29, 2017 	After using the Roar of the Elders in anger, Kion unwittingly summons the Pride Lands’ greatest villain, Scar. http://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneyjunior/shows/the-lion-guard/episodes/the-rise-of-scar-1/
6 	"Let Sleeping Crocs Lie" 	August 11, 2017 	After the Lion Guard accidentally wakes a group of hibernating crocodiles who become furious that they now have to suffer through the dry season in the Savanna, Scar seizes the opportunity to wreak havoc in the Pride Lands. http://fsm-media.com/disney-channel-august-2017/
7 	"Swept Away " 	September 15, 2017	When Beshte ends up alone in the Outlands, Scar uses the opportunity to attack the Lion Guard's strongest member.https://www.tvpassport.com/tv-listings/stations/disney-junior-canada/17224/2017-09-24
8 	"Rafiki's New Neighbors" 	September 22, 2017	The Lion Guard decides to help all the animals find a new place to live, after an extremely noisy bachelor herd moves in next door and raises a ruckus.http://titantvguide.titantv.com/search/search.aspx?stxt=lion+guard&srid=81239ae4-d1bb-4914-a43e-9ea00a4b098c&ctx=67PrHZxn6t%2bY8e4BBerRIIA6nnD9WwIh1gdQ00OaAX8V9qvJIHbP32xAh4bEqgl4RH5ItusEy%2fc%3d&siteid=77251
9 	"Rescue in the Outlands" 	September 29, 2017	The Lion Guard ask Thurston the zebra to help fight a tsetse fly plague, which slows down their efforts to help Jasiri and two hyenacubs in the Outlands.http://titantvguide.titantv.com/apg/apg.aspx?ctx=ug%2F6oouAmjomDyuCO%2Bo%2BpavOr%2FMJTMvP1nGx8JIDqGh8rVTwRMAE5bPKrZweRUmHERGbWpoBBExw3czJeBJ3tg%3D%3D&siteid=77251
10	"The Ukumbusho Tradition" 	October 27, 2017 	Makini and the Guard are excited to attend their first Ukumbusho but bees threaten to ruin the important celebration!https://www.tvpassport.com/series/the-lion-guard/304170
11	"The Bite of Kenge" 	November 3, 2017 	A ferocious monitor lizard named Kenge bites some of the members of the Lion Guard, temporarily paralyzing them.http://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneyjunior/shows/the-lion-guard/episodes/the-bite-of-kenge/photos/
12	"Timon and Pumbaa's Christmas" 	December 8, 2017 	The Lion Guard enlist the help of animals throughout the Pride Lands to surprise Timon and Pumbaa with a Christmas celebration. https://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneyjunior/shows/the-lion-guard/episodes/timon-and-pumbaas-christmas-1/
13	“The Morning Report” 	January 8, 2018 	When Scar has the hyenas trap and interrogate Zazu, the Guard must rescue him.http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-lion-guard/tv-listings/891685/
14	"The Golden Zebra" 	January 9, 2018 	Facing a water shortage in the Pride Lands, the Lion Guard must appease zebra leader, Dhahabu, to gain access to a new watering hole.http://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneyjunior/shows/the-lion-guard/episodes/the-golden-zebra/
15	“The Little Guy” 	January 10, 2018 	Beshte befriends Hodari, a tiny gecko who wants to be a crocodile..
16	“Divide and Conquer” 	January 11, 2018 	The Guard faces two attacks, so Kion enlists the help of Tamaa the Drongo to help them be in two places at once.http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-lion-guard/tv-listings/891685/
17	“The Scorpion's Sting" 	April 2, 2018 	The Lion Guard comes face-to-face with Scar for the first time while searching for a cure to a scorpion sting.https://www.disneyabcpress.com/disneyjunior/shows/the-lion-guard/episodes/swept-away/
18	“The Wisdom of Kongwe" 	April 3, 2018 	Fuli and Makini are tasked with escorting one of the Pride Lands’ wisest animals, , a tortoise named Kongwe, to Pride Rock.
19	“The Kilio Valley Fire" 	April 4, 2018 	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.https://tvlistings.zap2it.com/overview.html?programSeriesId=SH02316219&tmsId=SH023162190000&from=sl&aid=gapzap
20	“Undercover Kinyonga" 	April 5, 2018 	A color-changing chameleon named Kinyonga helps the Guard by spying on Scar in the Outlands.http://titantvguide.titantv.com/apg/apg.aspx?ctx=ug%2F6oouAmjomDyuCO%2Bo%2BpavOr%2FMJTMvP1nGx8JIDqGh8rVTwRMAE5bPKrZweRUmHERGbWpoBBExw3czJeBJ3tg%3D%3D&siteid=77251
21	"Cave of Secrets" 	September 4, 2018 	The Lion Guard finds a mysterious cave that could contain what they need to defeat Scar, but they must traverse through dangerous hazards to learn its secrets.http://titantvguide.titantv.com/apg/apg.aspx?ctx=ug%2F6oouAmjomDyuCO%2Bo%2BpavOr%2FMJTMvP1nGx8JIDqGh8rVTwRMAE5bPKrZweRUmHERGbWpoBBExw3czJeBJ3tg%3D%3D&siteid=77251
22	"The Zebra Mastermind" 	September 5, 2018 	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.http://affiliate.zap2it.com/tv/the-lion-guard-the-zebra-mastermind/EP023162190056?aid=91r
23	"The Hyena Resistance" 	September 6, 2018 	Jasiri sets up a Hyena Resistance in the Outlands when she learns that Scar has returned.http://affiliate.zap2it.com/tv/the-lion-guard-the-hyena-resistance/EP023162190057?aid=91r
24	"The Underground Adventure" 	September 7, 2018 	While escaping a fire, Kion, Kiara, Tiifu, Zuri, and Bunga must navigate through a network of underground tunnels and meet an adorable golden mole with a sweet singing voice.http://affiliate.zap2it.com/tv/the-lion-guard-the-underground-adventure/EP023162190058?aid=91r
25	"Beshte and the Beast" 	November 12th 2018	A gorilla warrior named Shujaa comes to help The Lion Guard in the battle against Scar.
26	"Pride Landers Unite!" 	January 21st 2019 	Kion, is tasked with gathering the Pride Landers to prepare them for their fight against Scar.
27	"The Queen's Visit" 	Febuary 18th 2019 	After being threatened by Scar's attacks, Queen Dhahabu asks Fuli, Tiifu and Zuri to become her permanent personal guards.
28	"The Fall of Mizimu Grove" 	March 25th 2019 	Scar makes an appearance when Timon and Pumbaa decide to put on a show in Mizimu Grove.
29	"Fire from the Sky" 	April 22 2019 	To combat the vultures dropping flame sticks from the sky, the Lion Guard seeks help from Hadithi and a Martial eagle named Anga.
==New Characters==
*Kijana
*Young Serval
*Female Serval
*Female Monkey
*Uroho
*Mwevi
*Mwizi
*Mpishi
*Kulinda
*Ona
*Masikio
*Scar
*Shupavu
*Nyeusi
*Njano
*Nyata
*Makini
*Johari
*Kiburi
*Tamka
*Nduli
*Chama
*Furaha
*Mzaha
*Tumbili
*Zigo
*Waza
*Kenge
*Nyuni
*Dhahabu
*Raha
*Starehe
*Hodari
*Sumu
*Kongwe
*Kinyonga
*Sarabi (painting)
*Kuchimba
*Shujaa
*Kiazi
*Anga
==New Animals==
*Yellow Baboons
*Wood Mice
*Rainbow Agamas
*Harrier Hawks
*Hamerkops
*Red Rock Hares
*Skinks
*Moths
*Crows
*Red Colobuses
*Tsetse Flies
*Monitor Lizards
*Grevy's Zebras
*Golden Zebras
*Geckos
*Scorpions
*Tortoises
*Golden Moles
*Dragonflies
*Martial Eagles
==New Groups==
*The Traveling Baboon Show
*Masikio's Drove
*Shupavu's Group
*Army of Scar
*Kiburi's Float
*Tumbili's Troop
*Dhahabu's Herd
*Makucha's Leap
*The Hyena Resistance
==New Locations==
*Ono's Nest
*Kulinda's Nest
*Makuu's Watering Hole
*Rocky Plateau
*Sehemu Pass
*Dhahabu Grove
*Dhahabu's Watering Hole
*Poromoko Crevasse
*Acacia Grove
*Chamber of the Lion Guard
*Mud Pots
==Mentions==
*Reindeer
*Dandy Claws
*Grass Rats
*Mole-rats
*Donkeys
== New Traditions/Events ==
* Savannah Summit
* The Traveling Baboon Show (Event)
* Finding the Water Source
* Kiburi's Exile
* Painting Ceremony
* Ukumbusho
* Christmas
* Morning Report
* Simba's Coronation
* Makuu's Practicing Spar
* Traditional Crocodile Initiation Spar
* Kumbuka
* Simba's Presentation (painting)
* Hakuna Matata (Event) (painting)
* Askari Finds the Source (painting)
* Mpando Mpaya
==New Songs==
*Teke Ruka Teleza
*Welcome to the Summit
*The Traveling Baboon Show (song)
*A Real Meal
*Fujo
*The Path of Honor
*Bring Back a Legend
*Siku Za Mvua
*Today is my Day
*I Have A Plan
*Look on the Bright Side
*Three of a Kind
*The Worst Hyena We Know
*May There Be Peace
*Big Bad Kenge
*Christmas in the Pride Lands
*The Twelve Ways of Christmas
*Christmas in the Pride Lands (credits)
*I Do Have a Great Deal to Say
*Fabulous Dhahabu
*Give a Little Guy a Chance
*We're the Smartest
*The Faster I Go
*I'm Gonna Run This Dump
*Now You See Me, Now You Don't
*Wisdom on the Walls
*The Zebra Mastermind (song)
*Kwetu Ni Kwetu
*Nothin’ to Fear Down Here
*Shujaa Ponda
*Shujaa Ponda (Reprise)
*Pride Landers Unite! (song)
*Prance With Me
*Tujiinue
*Tujiinue (Reprise)
*Height and Sight
== Trivia ==
* With 29 episodes, airing all of them in one year, 21 months, and two weeks, this is the longest season of the show to be aired, having the most episodes.
**This season also has the most songs in the show, with a total of 35 out of 105 songs in the series.
* Kevin Schon's Twitter statement implies that The Rise of Scar was originally slated to be the Season 2 opener before being pushed back 5 episodes.
==References==
Category:Seasons
Category:Directory