8.1/106,649 votes#1 - The Emperor's Peace
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2021
Gaal Dornick leaves her life in Synnax behind when the galaxy's greatest mathematician, Hari Seldon, invites her to Trantor.
Director: Rupert Sanders
Writer: Josh Friedman, David S. Goyer
7.2/105,415 votes#2 - Preparing to Live
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/2021
The Foundation makes the long journey to Terminus as Gaal and Raych grow closer. The Empire faces a difficult decision.
Director: Andrew Bernstein
Writer: Josh Friedman, David S. Goyer
6.9/104,608 votes#3 - The Mathematician's Ghost
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2021
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
7.3/103,896 votes#4 - Barbarians at the Gate
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2021
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
7.3/103,791 votes#5 - Upon Awakening
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/2021
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
7.0/103,572 votes#6 - Death and the Maiden
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2021
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
7.4/103,358 votes#7 - Mysteries and Martyrs
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/29/2021
The Anacreons and their hostages board the fabled Invictus warship. The bond between Brother Dawn and Azura intesifies.
Director: Jennifer Phang
Writer: Caitlin Saunders
7.9/103,538 votes#8 - The Missing Piece
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2021
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
7.9/103,319 votes#9 - The First Crisis
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2021
On Terminus, Salvor witnesses how powerful the null field has become. Brother Dawn makes a daring choice.
Director: Roxann Dawson
Writer: Victoria Morrow
7.8/103,458 votes#10 - The Leap
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/18/2021
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
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Follow a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.
Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Network:Apple TV+
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Emperor's Peace" is the best rated episode of "Foundation" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 6649 votes. Directed by Rupert Sanders and written by Josh Friedman, David S. Goyer, it aired on 9/23/2021. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Preparing to Live".