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The Best Episodes of Foundation

Every episode of Foundation ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Foundation!

The Best Episodes of Foundation

Follow a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.

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  1. Background image for Long Ago, Not Far Away
    9.2/10(3.9k votes)

    #1 - Long Ago, Not Far Away

    S2:E9

    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.

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    8.7/10(2.9k votes)

    #2 - The Last Empress

    S2:E8

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

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  3. Background image for Creation Myths
    8.6/10(2.9k votes)

    #3 - Creation Myths

    S2:E10

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

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  4. Background image for The Emperor's Peace
    8.1/10(6.9k votes)

    #4 - The Emperor's Peace

    S1:E1

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

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    7.9/10(3.7k votes)

    #5 - The Missing Piece

    S1:E8

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

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    Director:Roxann Dawson
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    7.9/10(3.5k votes)

    #6 - The First Crisis

    S1:E9

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

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  8. Background image for Why the Gods Made Wine
    7.9/10(2.3k votes)

    #7 - Why the Gods Made Wine

    S2:E6

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

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    7.9/10(2.2k votes)

    #8 - A Necessary Death

    S2:E7

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

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  10. Background image for The Leap
    7.8/10(3.6k votes)

    #9 - The Leap

    S1:E10

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

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    7.5/10(2.1k votes)

    #10 - The Sighted and the Seen

    S2:E5

    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.

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    7.4/10(3.5k votes)

    #11 - Mysteries and Martyrs

    S1:E7

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

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  13. Background image for Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly
    7.4/10(2.2k votes)

    #12 - Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly

    S2:E4

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

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    7.3/10(4.1k votes)

    #13 - Barbarians at the Gate

    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Alex Graves
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    7.3/10(4.0k votes)

    #14 - Upon Awakening

    S1:E5

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

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  16. Background image for In Seldon's Shadow
    7.3/10(2.8k votes)

    #15 - In Seldon's Shadow

    S2:E1

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

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  17. Background image for Preparing to Live
    7.2/10(5.6k votes)

    #16 - Preparing to Live

    S1:E2

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

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  18. Background image for King and Commoner
    7.2/10(2.5k votes)

    #17 - King and Commoner

    S2:E3

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

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    7.1/10(2.5k votes)

    #18 - A Glimpse of Darkness

    S2:E2

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

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  20. Background image for Death and the Maiden
    7.0/10(3.7k votes)

    #19 - Death and the Maiden

    S1:E6

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

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  21. Background image for The Mathematician's Ghost
    6.9/10(4.8k votes)

    #20 - The Mathematician's Ghost

    S1:E3

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Long Ago, Not Far Away" is the best rated episode of "Foundation". It scored 9.2/10 based on 3942 votes. Directed by Roxann Dawson and written by Jane Espenson, Eric Carrasco, it aired on 9/7/2023. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Last Empress".