Return to the Pride Lands

Return to the Pride Lands is the twentieth and final episode of The Lion Guard in Season 3 and as well as the series' finale.

Synopsis
When the Lion Guard return to the Pride Lands, they discovered Vitani has formed her own Lion Guard in their absence.

Summary
Following the events from the previous episode, the Lion Guard follow Azaad's shortcut back to the Outlands, where they meet up with Cheezi, Chungu and Madoa, who are pleased to see their clanmates again. Madoa explains that Zira and her pride entered the Pride Lands not long after Janja and Jasiri left. Jasiri announces that her hyenas will be happy to help the Lion Guard with Zira. To their surprise, Mzingo, Mwoga and another vulture arrive and offer to help them.

Nearing the Pride Lands, Anga reports that a strange lion is on Pride Rock. Jasiri identifies him as Kovu based on a descriptive appearance. With no indication that the rest of Simba's Pride are even there, the Lion Guard are about to continue with great haste, when Vitani and a group of lionesses stop them in their tracks, warning the "Outlanders" that they won't invade. Vitani barks out orders to Shivaha, Kazi, Imara and Tazama, before launching an attack with the phrase "Till the Pride Lands end, Lion Guard defend".

Kion is stunned at hearing their catchphrase, letting his guard down. Soon, a battle ensues between the two Lion Guards. Noticing how similar their strengths are, an idea comes to Ono. He calls for the vultures to distract Tazama while he and Anga assist Kion. With Tazama unable to keep watch, Anga and Ono are able to hinder Vitani, prompting Kion to ready his roar. His friends gather behind him as he orders.

Suddenly, Kiara appears, calling for her brother to stop. Kion is pleased to see her, but his joy is short-lived when he notices Kovu sliding down the wall behind her. Kion calls for Kiara to move out of the way for her safety, but Kiara refuses, blocking him from using the Roar against Vitani's Lion Guard or Kovu. She explains that Zira's Pride has joined theirs, and Vitani finally recognizes Kiara's little brother, although she admits it was hard to with his scar, and when he was surrounded by Outlanders. They learn that Zira has completed her journey through the Circle of Life, and Kiara offers to explain all back on Pride Rock. After thanking Jasiri, they head home.

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