While Nala and the cubs are away, Simba attempts to lead the Lion Guard. He learns that the team works best when he trusts their individual skills rather than demanding they follow his exact command. Trivia & Context

Nala leads Kion and Kiara on a rite of passage intended for royal siblings to teach them to work together and overcome sibling rivalry.

This episode had 788,000 viewers, which was the lowest for Season 1.

Simba mentions he never went on the trail himself because he was an only child and therefore ineligible.