The Best Episodes of Foundation

Dusk and Enjoiner Rue learn Demerzel's origin and true purpose. Tellem's plans for Gaal take a dark turn. On Terminus, Day confronts Dr. Seldon.

Director: Roxann Dawson

Writer: Jane Espenson, Eric Carrasco

Enjoiner Rue confides in Dusk about her distrust of Demerzel. Hober Mallow pulls a daring move. Day sets course for Terminus and the Foundation.

Director: Roxann Dawson

Writer: Liz Phang, Addie Manis, Bob Oltra

Gaal, Salvor, and Hari chart a new path forward on Ignis. Demerzel heads to Trantor, taking actions that will change Empire forever.

Director: Alex Graves

Writer: David S. Goyer, Liz Phang

Gaal Dornick leaves her life in Synnax behind when the galaxy's greatest mathematician, Hari Seldon, invites her to Trantor.

Director: Rupert Sanders

Writer: Josh Friedman, David S. Goyer

Brother Day embarks on a journey that no other Cleon has ever attempted. Salvor prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to return home.

Director: Roxann Dawson

Writer: Sarah Nolen

On Terminus, Salvor witnesses how powerful the null field has become. Brother Dawn makes a daring choice.

Director: Roxann Dawson

Writer: Victoria Morrow

Day and Queen Sareth make an announcement. Tellem sows seeds of distrust between Gaal and Hari. Hober Mallow reaches his destination.

Director: Alex Graves

Writer: David S. Goyer, Jane Espenson

Salvor begins to question the Mentalics' motives. Hober Mallow’s proposal to the Spacers meets resistance. Brothers Constant and Poly stand trial.

Director: Mark Tonderai

Writer: Eric Carrasco, David Kob

An unexpected ally helps Salvor broker an alliance. A confrontation between the Brothers leads to unthinkable consequences.

Director: David S. Goyer

Writer: Josh Friedman, David S. Goyer

Queen Sareth and Dawn share a moment as she tries to learn more about Day. Brothers Constant and Poly bring Hober Mallow to Terminus.

Director: Mark Tonderai

Writer: David S. Goyer, Leigh Dana Jackson

Gaal, Salvor, and Hari arrive on Ignis and meet the source of the strange signal they've been tracking. Dawn and Dusk are suspicious of Day.

Director: Alex Graves

Writer: Jane Espenson, Joelle Garfinkel

The Anacreons and their hostages board the fabled Invictus warship. The bond between Brother Dawn and Azura intesifies.

Director: Jennifer Phang

Writer: Caitlin Saunders

Salvor faces off with an enemy of the Empire. Brothers Day and Dusk are at odds, while Brother Dawn wrestles with his truth.

Director: Alex Graves

Writer: Lauren Bello

A flashback reveals the origin of Gaal’s conflict between faith and science. The standoff on Terminus takes an unfortunate turn.

Director: Alex Graves

Writer: Leigh Dana Jackson

Hari finds himself trapped in a mysterious prison. An assassination attempt leaves Day shaken. Gaal and Salvor devise an escape plan.

Director: Alex Graves

Writer: David S. Goyer, Jane Espenson

The Foundation makes the long journey to Terminus as Gaal and Raych grow closer. The Empire faces a difficult decision.

Director: Andrew Bernstein

Writer: Josh Friedman, David S. Goyer

The Empire recruits Bel Riose to investigate the resurgent Foundation. Hari leads Gaal and Salvor to a desert planet.

Director: David S. Goyer

Writer: Jane Espenson, Leigh Dana Jackson

Gaal has a disturbing vision. Day's bond with Queen Sareth grows stronger. The Vault opens and reveals a cryptic message.

Director: David S. Goyer

Writer: David S. Goyer, Jane Espenson

Brother Day meets Zephyr Halima—a would-be leader who opposes the Empire. Brother Dusk grows suspicious of Brother Dawn.

Director: Jennifer Phang

Writer: Marcus Gardley

Brother Dusk reflects on his legacy as he prepares for ascension. The Foundation arrives on Terminus and finds a mysterious object.

Director: Alex Graves

Writer: Olivia Purnell