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The Worst Episodes of Foundation

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The Worst Episodes of Foundation

Follow a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.

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  1. Background image for Skin in the Game
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Skin in the Game

    S3:E8

    Gaal and the Second Foundation reckon with the fall of New Terminus. Day faces judgment on Mycogen. Dusk's ascension looms.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Shadows in the Math
    5.1/10(16 votes)

    #2 - Shadows in the Math

    S3:E2

    Gaal and Hari advance their plans on Ignis. Empire grapples with an unforeseen prediction. Pritcher enlists help to investigate the Mule.

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  3. Background image for When a Book Finds You
    5.7/10(16 votes)

    #3 - When a Book Finds You

    S3:E3

    An unexpected alliance is formed. Pritcher, Bayta, and Toran come face-to-face with the Mule. Demerzel seeks spiritual guidance.

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  4. Background image for A Song for the End of Everything
    6.1/10(22 votes)

    #4 - A Song for the End of Everything

    S3:E1

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

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  5. Background image for The Stress of Her Regard
    6.1/10(14 votes)

    #5 - The Stress of Her Regard

    S3:E4

    Demerzel struggles with the paradox of her programming. Pritcher's true loyalties are revealed. Day sets off on a quest for answers.

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  6. Background image for King and Commoner
    6.2/10(37 votes)

    #6 - King and Commoner

    S2:E3

    The Empire recruits Bel Riose to investigate the resurgent Foundation. Hari leads Gaal and Salvor to a desert planet.

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  8. Background image for Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly
    6.2/10(35 votes)

    #7 - Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly

    S2:E4

    Queen Sareth and Dawn share a moment as she tries to learn more about Day. Brothers Constant and Poly bring Hober Mallow to Terminus.

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  9. Background image for The Sighted and the Seen
    6.2/10(32 votes)

    #8 - The Sighted and the Seen

    S2:E5

    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.

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  10. Background image for Death and the Maiden
    6.3/10(49 votes)

    #9 - Death and the Maiden

    S1:E6

    Brother Day meets Zephyr Halima—a would-be leader who opposes the Empire. Brother Dusk grows suspicious of Brother Dawn.

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  11. Background image for A Glimpse of Darkness
    6.3/10(40 votes)

    #10 - A Glimpse of Darkness

    S2:E2

    Gaal has a disturbing vision. Day's bond with Queen Sareth grows stronger. The Vault opens and reveals a cryptic message.

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  12. Background image for Barbarians at the Gate
    6.4/10(54 votes)

    #11 - Barbarians at the Gate

    S1:E4

    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
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  13. Background image for Upon Awakening
    6.4/10(52 votes)

    #12 - Upon Awakening

    S1:E5

    A flashback reveals the origin of Gaal’s conflict between faith and science. The standoff on Terminus takes an unfortunate turn.

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  14. Background image for Where Tyrants Spend Eternity
    6.4/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Where Tyrants Spend Eternity

    S3:E5

    Day enters uncharted territory. Dawn and Gaal put their plan in motion. Magnifico's worth becomes clear. Demerzel attempts to restore power.

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  15. Background image for Mysteries and Martyrs
    6.5/10(49 votes)

    #14 - Mysteries and Martyrs

    S1:E7

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

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  16. Background image for The Missing Piece
    6.5/10(46 votes)

    #15 - The Missing Piece

    S1:E8

    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
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  17. Background image for The Leap
    6.5/10(47 votes)

    #16 - The Leap

    S1:E10

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

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  18. Background image for In Seldon's Shadow
    6.5/10(43 votes)

    #17 - In Seldon's Shadow

    S2:E1

    Hari finds himself trapped in a mysterious prison. An assassination attempt leaves Day shaken. Gaal and Salvor devise an escape plan.

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  19. Background image for Why the Gods Made Wine
    6.5/10(35 votes)

    #18 - Why the Gods Made Wine

    S2:E6

    Day and Queen Sareth make an announcement. Tellem sows seeds of distrust between Gaal and Hari. Hober Mallow reaches his destination.

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  20. Background image for The Mathematician's Ghost
    6.6/10(56 votes)

    #19 - The Mathematician's Ghost

    S1:E3

    Brother Dusk reflects on his legacy as he prepares for ascension. The Foundation arrives on Terminus and finds a mysterious object.

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  21. Background image for The First Crisis
    6.6/10(45 votes)

    #20 - The First Crisis

    S1:E9

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

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  22. Background image for A Necessary Death
    6.6/10(32 votes)

    #21 - A Necessary Death

    S2:E7

    Salvor begins to question the Mentalics' motives. Hober Mallow’s proposal to the Spacers meets resistance. Brothers Constant and Poly stand trial.

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  23. Background image for Foundation's End
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Foundation's End

    S3:E7

    Chaos and destruction rain down on New Terminus. Back on Trantor, Dusk and Quent unite to assess the state of the galaxy.

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  24. Background image for The Last Empress
    7.0/10(34 votes)

    #23 - The Last Empress

    S2:E8

    Enjoiner Rue confides in Dusk about her distrust of Demerzel. Hober Mallow pulls a daring move. Day sets course for Terminus and the Foundation.

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  25. Background image for Preparing to Live
    7.1/10(66 votes)

    #24 - Preparing to Live

    S1:E2

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

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  26. Background image for Creation Myths
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    #25 - Creation Myths

    S2:E10

    Gaal, Salvor, and Hari chart a new path forward on Ignis. Demerzel heads to Trantor, taking actions that will change Empire forever.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Skin in the Game" is the worst rated episode of "Foundation". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Roxann Dawson and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/28/2025. This episode scored 5.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Shadows in the Math".