Ep 19. Beware the Zimwi

The Lion Guard season 1 episode 19, titled "Beware the Zimwi," follows Kion and his team as they hear rumors about a beast called the Zimwi who is said to be terrifying all the animals in the Pride Lands. Despite not having any information on what the Zimwi looks like or where it resides, the Lion Guard decides to investigate the matter to keep the animals safe.

Along the way, the team splits up with Kion, Bunga, and Ono going in one direction and Beshte and Fuli going in the other. Kion and his team come across a baboon named Hafifu who informs them that he and his friend, Mzaha, were scared by the Zimwi and that Mzaha still won't leave his hiding spot. Kion and Bunga set out to find Mzaha, while Ono returns to the rest of the Guard to regroup.

Meanwhile, Beshte and Fuli come across a group of animals who are also scared of the Zimwi and are trying to flee the Pride Lands. Beshte, being the strongest member of the Guard, volunteers to help the animals flee and protect them from any potential danger.

As Kion and Bunga search for Mzaha, they encounter various creatures who warn them about what the Zimwi is capable of. Kion begins to doubt himself and whether he is capable of defeating the Zimwi, but Bunga reassures him that they are the Lion Guard and they can handle anything that comes their way.

When Kion and Bunga finally find Mzaha, they realize that he is actually the Zimwi and that the rumors were spread by Hafifu and himself to keep the other animals away. Mzaha had created the Zimwi identity to make the other animals think he was invincible. Upon realizing this, Kion and Bunga decide to teach Mzaha a lesson and show him that he doesn't need to pretend to be something he's not to be respected by the other animals.

The episode ends with Kion confronting Hafifu for spreading false rumors and causing unnecessary panic among the animals. Hafifu apologizes, and Kion helps him realize that he doesn't need to lie to be respected.

Overall, "Beware the Zimwi" is an exciting episode that teaches a lesson about honesty and self-acceptance. The Lion Guard shows that they are always willing to protect the Pride Lands and the animals that reside there, no matter what the challenge may be.