The Best Episodes of Foundation Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(7514 votes)

   #1 - The Emperor's Peace

   S1:E19/23/2021

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

   Director:Rupert Sanders

   Writers:David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman

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   Director:Rupert Sanders

   Writers:David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman
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   7.3/10(6137 votes)

   #2 - Preparing to Live

   S1:E29/23/2021

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

   Director:Andrew Bernstein

   Writers:David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman

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   Director:Andrew Bernstein

   Writers:David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman
3. 

   6.9/10(5281 votes)

   #3 - The Mathematician's Ghost

   S1:E310/1/2021

   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

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   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Olivia Purnell
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   7.3/10(4522 votes)

   #4 - Barbarians at the Gate

   S1:E410/8/2021

   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

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   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Lauren Bello
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   7.3/10(4401 votes)

   #5 - Upon Awakening

   S1:E510/14/2021

   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

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   Director:Alex Graves

   Writer:Leigh Dana Jackson
6. 

   7.0/10(4167 votes)

   #6 - Death and the Maiden

   S1:E610/21/2021

   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

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   Director:Jennifer Phang

   Writer:Marcus Gardley
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   7.4/10(3924 votes)

   #7 - Mysteries and Martyrs

   S1:E710/29/2021

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

   Director:Jennifer Phang

   Writer:Caitlin Saunders

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   Director:Jennifer Phang

   Writer:Caitlin Saunders
8. 

   7.9/10(4157 votes)

   #8 - The Missing Piece

   S1:E811/4/2021

   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

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   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Sarah Nolen
9. 

   7.9/10(3908 votes)

   #9 - The First Crisis

   S1:E911/11/2021

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

   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Victoria Morrow

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   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Victoria Morrow
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    7.9/10(4080 votes)

    #10 - The Leap

    S1:E1011/18/2021

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

    Director:David S. Goyer

    Writers:David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman

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    Director:David S. Goyer

    Writers:David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman