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Foundation S1E2 — Preparing to Live
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Foundation•Season 1•Episode 2

Preparing to Live

7.3/10 · 6,346 votesSep 23, 202162 min

Ranked #6 of 10 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

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

Seasons3

Season 1 Episodes10

Cast7

Jared Harris

Jared Harris

Hari Seldon

Lee Pace

Lee Pace

Brother Day

Lou Llobell

Lou Llobell

Gaal Dornick

Leah Harvey

Leah Harvey

Salvor Hardin

Laura Birn

Laura Birn

Demerzel

Cassian Bilton

Cassian Bilton

Brother Dawn

Terrence Mann

Terrence Mann

Brother Dusk

Crew6

Josh Friedman

Josh Friedman

Writer

David S. Goyer

David S. Goyer

Writer

Andrew Bernstein

Andrew Bernstein

Director

S

Simon Brown

VFX Supervisor

D

Darran Tiernan

Director of Photography

P

Paul Trejo

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Preparing to Live" is episode 2 of Foundation season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 6,346 votes, ranking #6 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Andrew Bernstein and written by Josh Friedman, David S. Goyer, it aired on September 23, 2021.