Season 3

is the third and final season of The Lion Guard, released on August 3rd, 2019 with "Battle for the Pride Lands" as its opener and "Return to the Pride Lands" as the final episode as well as the series finale, airing on November 3rd, 2019.
The season continues the Lion Guard's battle against the ghost of Scar, and his army, taking them out of the Pride Lands in the outcome. It also deals with Kion's struggle as his deepest fears come true.
This season reveals where the Lion Guard were during the events of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.
Not including Battle for the Pride Lands, there are 18 episodes.
==Development==
On March 15th, 2017, it was announced that The Lion Guard will be renewed for a third season ahead of time before its first season ended. http://deadline.com/2017/03/disney-junior-renews-mickey-and-the-roadster-racers-the-lion-guard-1202043582/
On January 9th 2018, a video surfaced showing a new lioness named Rani who would be appearing in seven to nine episodes of Season 3.
On March 22nd, 2018, Ford Riley confirmed that Season 3 would have a double-length opener special plus 18 episodes, a de-facto total of 19 to 20 episodes. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgo3m9ggQED/ He also confirmed that it would reveal Kion's location during the events of Simba's Pride.
On April 4th, 2018, Kendall Michele Haney announced her co-writing of the Season 3 finale alongside Ford Riley, and indirectly revealed the title for the final episode. Return to the Pride Lands. https://twitter.com/kendallmhaney/status/981628438543982592
On September 4th 2018, a news article revealed the names of several new characters (Fikiri, Kitendo, Yuki and Chuluun) and a voice actor for Askari. Additionally Dhahabu's voice actress was listed among the Broadway actors for the season despite the character not returning for the final season. https://deadline.com/2018/09/the-lion-guard-season-3-voice-cast-broadway-actors-christopher-jackson-heather-headley-1202455784/
On March 11th, 2019, Mercury Filmworks announced that animation on the show had wrapped up with the 3rd season, confirming it to be the final season of the series. One of the photographs revealed that Dogo, Kijana and their younger siblings would be returning.https://www.facebook.com/MercuryFilmworks/posts/2223935960963062
On March 25th, 2019, Kendall Michele Haney revealed that The Fall of Mizimu Grove would kick off an "epic serialized story" which will last through to the end of Season 3.https://twitter.com/kendallmhaney/status/1110235283247620097
On April 13th, 2019, Gary Anthony Williams announced that he was once again recording his lines as Mufasa, confirming the former King's return. As seen on a screenshot (taken from Episode 17) behind him, this also confirmed that Kion will be slightly aging up in the final season.https://twitter.com/garyawilliams/status/1116872131805999105?s=21
On May 1st, 2019 Ford Riley replied to a comment and informed people that Season 3 would hopefully be airing in August 2019. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5Ij9Rgu_R/ He also stated that Fikiri and Kitendo will make their debut in episode 308 (presumed to be episode 8, season 3).
On July 16th, 2019 the first episode, Battle for the Pride Lands was found on a few tv listings.
On July 18th, 2019, the first screenshot appeared, showing an aged Lion Guard joined by Makini and Anga. Notably, Kion also sports a scar across his left eye, similar to his great-uncle's.
On 19th July 2019, it was re-affirmed by Ford Riley that the third season would be the final season, with the production wrapping up and his contract with the Walt Disney Company coming to an end.https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Ho7FFlB6e/
On July 26th, 2019, the first teaser trailer for the new season, [specifically the premiere episode] appeared. A full trailer for the season was released a few days later on July 31st.
The first 10 episodes were released on August 3rd, 2019, and the last 10 episodes dropped on September 2nd, 2019 both on DisneyNOW and WatchTLG. The first half of Season 3 (sans Battle for the Pride Lands) aired in September 7th - 29th, 2019, whilst the next 8 episodes aired in October of 2019, with the final two episodes airing in November 2nd-3rd, 2019. The show was then pulled off the air in the U.S. after December 30th of 2019, having gone on re-runs for nearly two full months.
Starting from 25th November up until 6th December the first 10 episodes plus the opening special were aired in whole Europe. The lasting nine episodes were broadcasted in the springtime of the following year.
==Episode List==
The following is a list of episodes featured in Season 3 of The Lion Guard TV series.
# 	Title 	Airdate 	Synopsis
1	"Battle for the Pride Lands"	August 3, 2019 	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 strength.
2 	"The Harmattan" 	August 3, 2019 (DisneyNow)September 7, 2019 	A powerful dust storm called the harmattan traps the Guard and Makucha's leopards, Ono uses his knowledge of the harmattan to send Makucha and his cronies into a whirlwind.
3 	"The Accidental Avalanche" 	August 3, 2019 (DisneyNow)September 8, 2019 	Kion must make amends when he loses control of his roar and accidentally harming a snow monkey habitat.
4 	"Ghost of the Mountain" 	August 3, 2019 (DisneyNow)September 14, 2019 	The Lion Guard must protect a pack of red pandas from the Ghost of the Mountain♧ when they claim Bunga as their "Chosen One".
5 	"Marsh of Mystery" 	August 3, 2019 (DisneyNow)September 15, 2019 	When Makini chases some mysterious blue lights, she and Ono get trapped in a cave.
6 	"Dragon Island" 	August 3, 2019 (DisneyNow)September 21, 2019 	When the Lion Guard ventures onto a peninsula to find the next moja kwa moja stone, they're attacked by Komodo dragons.
7 	"Journey of Memories" 	August 6, 2019 (DisneyNow)September 22, 2019 	The Lion Guard must rely on Makini's memories of her first visit to the Tree of Life with her parents to venture across a vast desert and continue on their journey.
8 	"The Race to Tuliza" 	August 3, 2019 (DisneyNow)September 28, 2019 	Fuli gets lost in the territory of a male cheetah, Azaad, who refuses to show her the way out until she races him, while Kion's patience is tested by a group of raucous flamingos.
9 	"Mama Binturong" 	August 3, 2019 (DisneyNow)September 29, 2019 	The Guard's ability to find the Tree of Life disappears when Makini's staff is stolen by a scheming binturong.
10	"Friends to the End" 	
September 2, 2019 (DisneyNow) October 5, 2019	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.
11	"The Tree of Life" 	September 2, 2019 (DisneyNow) October 6, 2019 	The Lion Guard is thrilled to be at the end of its journey to the Tree of Life; the celebration is cut short when the Night Pride mistakes the Guard for a threat and attacks.
12	"The River of Patience" 	September 2, 2019 (DisneyNow) October 12, 2019	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.
13	"Little Old Ginterbong" 	September 2, 2019 (DisneyNow) October 13, 2019	Mama Binturong pretends to be an animal in need and enters the Tree of Life to gather information for the villains.
14	"Poa the Destroyer" 	September 2, 2019 (DisneyNow) October 19, 2019	While touring the Tree of Life, looking to make new friends, Beshte accidentally frightens the community.
15	"Long Live the Queen" 	September 2, 2019 (DisneyNow) October 20, 2019	When Rani worries she isn't ready to become queen, Makini reveals the special gift Queen Janna left for her.
16	"The Lake of Reflection" 	September 2, 2019 (DisneyNow) October 26, 2019	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.
17	"Triumph of the Roar" 	September 2, 2019 (DisneyNow) October 27, 2019	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.
18	"Journey to the Pride Lands"	September 2, 2019 (DisneyNow) November 2, 2019	After learning that the Pride Lands are threatened, Kion uses the Roar to help the Lion Guard return home as soon as possible.
19	"Return to the Pride Lands" 	September 2, 2019 (DisneyNow) November 3, 2019	When the Lion Guard returns to the Pride Lands, they discover Vitani has formed her own Lion Guard in their absence.
==New Characters==
*Strange Lion
*Strange Cobra
*Fahari
*Jiona
*Yuki
*Nabasu
*Kimyo
*Hitashi
*Tafu
*Chuluun
*Bogino
*Domog
*Dughi
*Chubby Red Panda
*Male Red Panda
*Female Red Panda
*Pãgala
*Krud'dha
*Lumba-Lumba
*Old Civet
*Ora
*Komodo Dragon
*Fikiri
*Kitendo
*Tupp
*Azaad
*Flamingo Girl 1
*Flamingo Girl 2
*Mama Binturong
*Tenuk
*Seisou
*Smun
*Tompok
*Bambun
*Mouse Deer
*Mother Goose
*Baby Goose
*Young Goose
*Peacock Leader
*Yun Mibu
*Ullu
*Rani
*Janna
*Nirmala
*Baliyo
*Surak
*Sãhasí
*Ãnanda
*Heng Heng
*Binga
*Pika
*Tangaagim
*Female Polar Bear
*Pinguino
*Cek
*Astuto
*Astuto's Kits
*Tsah
*Rama
*Sasem
*Feliks
*Varya
*Polina
*Pasha
*Kiril
*Baby Goat
*Kely
*Askari
*Male Camel
*Baby Falcons
*Shabaha
*Kasi
*Imara
*Tazama
==New Animals==
*Asiatic Lions
*Black-Necked Spitting Cobras
*Penguins
*Lemurs
*Peafowls
*Red Pandas
*Gibbons
*Tapirs
*Mountain Goats
*Snow Monkeys
*Flying Squirrels
*Snow Leopards
*Mugger Crocodiles (painting)
*Indian Brown Mongooses
*Centipedes
*Fireflies
*Diadem Leaf-Nosed Bat
*Komodo Dragons
*Dolphins
*Asian Palm Civets
*Humpback Whales
*Crabs
*Sea Turtles
*Octopuses
*Jellyfish
*Manta Rays
*Seahorses
*Lobsters
*Lesser Egyptian Jerboas
*Shrimps
*Binturongs
*Malayan Porcupines
*Mouse Deer
*Tree Squirrels
*Parrots
*Bengal Mongooses
*Large Indian Civets
*Barnacle Geese
*Clouded Leopards
*Owls
*Bactrian Camels
*Foxes
*Pikas
*White-Throated Laughingthrushes
*Blue-Throated Bee-eaters
*White-Crested Turacos
*Grey-Headed Tanagers
*Polar Bears
*Giant Pandas
*Tree Frogs
*Onagers (painting)
*Indian Cobras (painting)
*Shrews
*Tigers
*Musk Deer
*Falcons
==New Groups==
*Makucha's Army
*Yuki's Troop
*Tafu's Scurry
*Domog's Pack
*Pãgala's Mob
*Ora's Bank
*Kitendo's Troop
*Flamingo Girls' Flamboyance
*Smun's Prickle
*Mother Goose's Gaggle
*Peacock Leader's Flock
*Night Pride
*Pinguino's Rookery
*Cek and Rama's Flock
*Astuto's Leash
*Tangaagim's Sleuth
*Kiril's Herd
*Varya's Streak
*Kely's Troop
==New Locations==
*Lake Shangaza
*Gorge
*Jungle (painting)
*Elephant Graveyard (painting)
*Waterfall
*Acacia Woods
*Back Lands Canyons
*Iroko Tree
*Two-Peaked Mountain
*Mountain
*Hot Springs
*Bamboo Forest
*Big Mountains with Sun Rock
*Marsh
*Cavern
*Ocean
*Dragon Island
*Rainbow Rocks
*Cliff with Tall Tree
*River
*Dried Waterfall
*Holed Rock
*Monkey-Shaped Mountain
*Dried Pool
*Four Stars
*Desert
*Cliffs
*Flamingo Beach
*Azaad's Canyon
*Forest
*Stone Forest
*Mama Binturong's Hideout
*Pool
*Canyons
*Rainbow Falls
*Giant Lake
*Mountain Pass
*Tree of Life
*Dirisha
*Ciso River
*Tundra
*Pond
*Desert Plains
*Marsh Forest
*Rocky Mountains
*Winter Woods
*Bamboo Woods
*Willows
*Pratibimba
*Cikha Escarpment
*Ravine
*Riverbed
*Great Stone Wall
*Great Big Lake
== New Traditions/Events ==
* Battle of the Pride Lands (Event)
* Scar Loses the Roar
* The Stampede
* Battle of Pride Rock
* Flamingo Dance Party (Event)
* Peacock Traditional Display Dance
* Night Patrol
* Janna's Funeral
* Rani's Coronation
* Battle of the Tree of Life
* Battle Between Simba's Pride and Outsiders (painting)
* Kiara and Kovu's Wedding (paintings)
* Battle of the Lion Guards
* Kion's Coronation
== Mentions ==
* Kiara's First Hunt
==New Songs==
*We Will Defend
*A New Way to Go
*On The Last Night
*When I Led the Guard
*The Tree of Life
*A Snow Monkey's Home
*Ghost of the Mountain
*Anything
*That's the Dolphin Way
*As You Move Forward
*Go Go Flamingo
*You Best Not Mess With Mama
*Friends to the End
*Kion's Reckoning
*Welcome to the Tree of Life
*Who is Better Than Who
*Poa the Destroyer
*Long Live the Queen
*Remember What Makes You You
*The Power of the Roar
*The Power of the Roar (credits)
*Of the Same Pride
*As You Move On
*Long Live the King
==Trailer==
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==Trivia==
*This is the only season to have all episodes release on DisneyNOW before television.
**This is also the only season to air all episodes in under a month (excluding television air dates), making it the fastest season to be aired for the show.
*This is the first season to show on-screen deaths (Ushari and Queen Janna).
*This is the first season to ever have blood/poisoning in it (Kion and Scar getting their scars and Ora spitting Beshte's blood).
*This is the only season to not have the title of the episode appear on the main screen, with the exception of Battle for the Pride Lands. According to Ford Riley, this was to keep international airings of the season from changing the title card. Also, the narrator says the episode titles instead of Kion.
*This season has two intros for both halves of the season.
*With 18 to 20 episodes, all of them airing in exactly 3 months on television, this marks the shortest season of the show to be aired, having the least amount of episodes.
*This season marks Ford Riley's final contribution to the Walt Disney Company as a whole, as his contract with Disney ended once the show had wrapped up production.
==References==
Category:Seasons
Category:Directory
Category:Season Finales