Nature · Documentary

LION: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

National Geographic nature and documentary series (2026–2026), 1 season.

Season complete Cable Listings updated October 7, 2026 Listings

Quick answer · Season 1

LION is a nature and documentary series that aired on National Geographic, running from 2026 with 1 season and 4 episodes. LION has ended. Its final episode aired on August 26, 2026.

U.S. premiere: August 19, 2026
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 4
Finale: August 26, 2026

Where to watch LION season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch LION season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	August 19, 2026 – August 26, 2026	Original U.S. run on National Geographic. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

LION season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Chapter One: A Prince is Born	Wed, Aug 19, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Chapter Two: A Band of Brothers	Wed, Aug 19, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Chapter Three: The Greatest Sacrifice	Wed, Aug 26, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Chapter Four: To Be King	Wed, Aug 26, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About LION

LION is a nature and documentary series that aired on National Geographic, running from 2026 with 1 season and 4 episodes. LION has ended. Its final episode aired on August 26, 2026.

Season 1: Season 1 of LION aired from August 19, 2026 to August 26, 2026 on National Geographic (4 episodes).

Network / service: National Geographic (first aired August 19, 2026)
Official site: nationalgeographic.com

Common questions

How many seasons of LION are there?

LION has 1 season and 4 episodes listed, airing from August 19, 2026 to August 26, 2026.

Is LION cancelled or ended?

LION has ended. Its final episode aired on August 26, 2026.

Where can I watch LION?

LION originally aired on National Geographic in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check National Geographic's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.