Foundation S3E1 — A Song for the End of Everything

7.9

Foundation•Season 3•Episode 1

A Song for the End of Everything

7.9/10 · 2,582 votesJul 10, 202552 min

Ranked #9 of 10 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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A mysterious new pirate with terrifying abilities—known as the Mule—catches the attention of the Foundation and Empire.

Directed byDavid S. Goyer

Written byDavid S. Goyer, Jane Espenson

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Season 3 Episodes10

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A Song for the End of Everything

E2 7.6

Shadows in the Math

E3 8.1

When a Book Finds You

E4 8.1

The Stress of Her Regard

E5 8.5

Where Tyrants Spend Eternity

The Shape of Time

Foundation's End

Skin in the Game

The Paths That Choose Us

E10 8.5

The Darkness

Cast6

Jared Harris

Hari Seldon

Lee Pace

Brother Day

Lou Llobell

Gaal Dornick

Laura Birn

Demerzel

Cassian Bilton

Brother Dawn

Terrence Mann

Brother Dusk

Crew5

David S. Goyer

Writer

David S. Goyer

Director

Jane Espenson

Writer

Paul Trejo

Editor

Tico Poulakakis

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"A Song for the End of Everything" is episode 1 of Foundation season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 2,582 votes, ranking #9 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by David S. Goyer and written by David S. Goyer, Jane Espenson, it aired on July 10, 2025.

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