7.3/102,648 votes#1 - In Seldon's Shadow
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 7/13/2023
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
7.1/102,321 votes#2 - A Glimpse of Darkness
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 7/20/2023
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
7.2/102,334 votes#3 - King and Commoner
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 7/27/2023
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
7.5/102,025 votes#4 - Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 8/3/2023
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
7.5/101,919 votes#5 - The Sighted and the Seen
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 8/10/2023
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
7.9/102,125 votes#6 - Why the Gods Made Wine
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 8/17/2023
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
7.9/102,082 votes#7 - A Necessary Death
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 8/24/2023
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
8.7/102,703 votes#8 - The Last Empress
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 8/31/2023
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
9.2/103,692 votes#9 - Long Ago, Not Far Away
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 9/7/2023
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
8.7/102,673 votes#10 - Creation Myths
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 9/14/2023
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
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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 2 Ratings Summary
"In Seldon's Shadow" is the best rated episode of "Foundation" season 2. It scored 7.3/10 based on 2648 votes. Directed by Alex Graves and written by David S. Goyer, Jane Espenson, it aired on 7/13/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "A Glimpse of Darkness".