Top Rated Episodes of Foundation
Explore the highest rated episodes of Foundation ranked by viewer scores and vote count. Discover fan favorites, standout episodes, and the most popular moments from the series.
#1. The Emperor's Peace
Leaving behind the familiar confines of Synnax, Gaal Dornick accepts an invitation from Hari Seldon, the galaxy’s foremost mathematician, to come to Trantor.
#2. Long Ago, Not Far Away
As twilight deepened, Dusk and Enjoiner Rue uncovered Demerzel’s origins and his ultimate aim. Tellem’s designs for Gaal took a decidedly ominous path. Meanwhile, on Terminus, Day faced Dr. Seldon.
#3. The Darkness
With the Second Foundation, Gaal Dornick wages war against the Mule, as the remnants of the Empire face a devastating defeat.
#4. Creation Myths
On the world of Ignis, Gaal, Salvor, and Hari forge a new course. Meanwhile, Demerzel journeys to Trantor, where he will undertake actions poised to irrevocably alter the fate of the Empire.
#5. The Last Empress
Enjoiner Rue confided in Dusk, voicing her deep distrust of Demerzel. Hober Mallow made a bold maneuver. Day set a course for Terminus and the Foundation.
#6. Preparing to Live
As Gaal and Raych’s connection deepens, the Foundation undertakes the protracted voyage to Terminus. The Empire confronts a weighty choice.
#7. The First Crisis
On Terminus, Salvor witnesses the formidable strength of the null field. Brother Dawn makes a bold decision.
#8. The Leap
A surprising ally facilitates Salvor's efforts to forge an alliance. The ensuing clash between the Brothers precipitates consequences of a truly devastating nature.
#9. Why the Gods Made Wine
Day and Queen Sareth deliver a pronouncement. Tellem cultivates suspicion between Gaal and Hari. Hober Mallow arrives at his destination.
#10. A Necessary Death
A disquiet begins to stir within Salvor, a questioning of the Mentalics' true intentions. Hober Mallow’s offer to the Spacers is met with opposition. Meanwhile, Constant and Poly face judgment in a…
#11. Barbarians at the Gate
Salvor confronts an adversary to the Empire. Meanwhile, a rift divides her brothers: Day and Dusk are in conflict, and Dawn grapples with a difficult truth about himself.
#12. The Missing Piece
Brother Day sets forth on a path untrodden by any Cleon before him. Meanwhile, Salvor resolves to make the ultimate offering, a sacrifice to find her way back to where she belongs.
#13. The Mathematician's Ghost
As Brother Dusk contemplated the culmination of his life's work, the approach of his ascension weighed heavily upon him. Meanwhile, the Foundation’s vessel touched down on Terminus, where they discovered an enigmatic…
#14. Mysteries and Martyrs
The Anacreons, along with their captives, embarked upon the legendary warship, the Invictus. A deeper connection blossomed between Brother Dawn and Azura.
#15. Where Tyrants Spend Eternity
Day ventures into unfamiliar ground. As dawn breaks, Gaal and Day execute their strategy. The true value of Magnifico is revealed. Meanwhile, Demerzel strives to reclaim authority.
#16. The Shape of Time
The anticipated gathering descends into violence. Day seeks out Song. On New Terminus, the Vault opens – and the Mule prepares to strike.
#17. The Paths That Choose Us
Gaal faced the overwhelming force of the Mule’s influence, the sheer weight of his conversions. As twilight deepened, Dusk turned to desperate actions. Meanwhile, Demerzel sought some understanding of what lay ahead.
#18. Upon Awakening
A memory surfaces, tracing the roots of Gaal’s internal struggle between belief and reason. The confrontation at Terminus takes a regrettable turn.
#19. In Seldon's Shadow
Hari discovered himself confined within a perplexing prison. The attempted assassination had left Day deeply unsettled. Meanwhile, Gaal and Salvor worked together to formulate a plan for their escape.
#20. Foundation's End
New Terminus is besieged by chaos and devastation. Meanwhile, on Trantor, Dusk and Quent convene to survey the galaxy's condition.
#21. The Sighted and the Seen
On Ignis, Gaal, Salvor, and Hari finally make contact with the origin of the enigmatic signal that has guided them. As the light of dawn breaks, a sense of unease settles upon…
#22. Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly
Queen Sareth and Dawn shared a quiet moment, Sareth seeking to understand more about the enigmatic Day. Meanwhile, Constant and Poly, brothers bound by loyalty, brought Hober Mallow to Terminus.
#23. A Song for the End of Everything
The Foundation and the Empire alike find themselves drawn to a newcomer in the pirate world, a figure shrouded in mystery and wielding unsettling powers. This individual, known only as the Mule,…
#24. Skin in the Game
The inhabitants of Gaal and the Second Foundation confront the demise of New Terminus. Day stands poised for reckoning on Mycogen. The rise of Dusk is imminent.
#25. King and Commoner
The Empire tasked Bel Riose with investigating the growing power of the Foundation. Meanwhile, Hari Seldon guided Gaal and Salvor to a planet cloaked in desert.
#26. Death and the Maiden
Brother Day encounters Zephyr Halima, a woman poised to lead a rebellion against the Empire. Meanwhile, Brother Dusk finds himself increasingly wary of Brother Dawn.
#27. A Glimpse of Darkness
A disquieting vision seized Gaal. Meanwhile, Day’s connection to Queen Sareth deepened. The Vault yielded to their touch, revealing a message shrouded in enigma.
#28. The Stress of Her Regard
Demerzel wrestled with the inherent contradiction of her own design. Pritcher’s allegiance was finally laid bare. And Day embarked upon a journey to seek understanding.
#29. When a Book Finds You
A surprising accord takes shape. Pritcher, Bayta, and Toran find themselves confronting the Mule. Meanwhile, Demerzel seeks counsel of a spiritual nature.
#30. Shadows in the Math
On Ignis, Gaal and Hari press forward with their designs. The Empire confronts an unexpected prophecy. Pritcher seeks assistance in examining the Mule.
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