The BEST episodes of Foundation (2021)
Every episode of Foundation (2021) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Foundation (2021)!
Based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov, “Foundation” chronicles a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.
#1 - Long Ago, Not Far Away
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/8/2023
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.
#2 - The Darkness
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/12/2025
Gaal and the Second Foundation take the fight to the Mule as Empire’s legacy suffers a catastrophic blow.
#3 - Creation Myths
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/15/2023
Gaal, Salvor, and Hari chart a new path forward on Ignis. Demerzel heads to Trantor, taking actions that will change Empire forever.
#4 - Where Tyrants Spend Eternity
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/8/2025
Day enters uncharted territory. Dawn and Gaal put their plan in motion. Magnifico’s worth becomes clear. Demerzel attempts to restore power.
#5 - The Last Empress
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/1/2023
Enjoiner Rue confides in Dusk about her distrust of Demerzel. Hober Mallow pulls a daring move. Day sets course for Terminus and the Foundation.
#6 - The Leap
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/19/2021
An unexpected ally helps Salvor broker an alliance. A confrontation between the Brothers leads to unthinkable consequences.
#7 - The Emperor’s Peace
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2021
Gaal Dornick leaves her life in Synnax behind when the galaxy’s greatest mathematician, Hari Seldon, invites her to Trantor.
#8 - The First Crisis
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/12/2021
On Terminus, Salvor witnesses how powerful the null field has become. Brother Dawn makes a daring choice.
#9 - The Shape of Time
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2025
A long-awaited reunion turns violent. Day looks for Song. On New Terminus, the Vault opens—and the Mule takes aim.
#10 - The Missing Piece
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/5/2021
Brother Day embarks on a journey that no other Cleon has ever attempted. Salvor prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to return home.
#11 - Skin in the Game
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/29/2025
Gaal and the Second Foundation reckon with the fall of New Terminus. Day faces judgment on Mycogen. Dusk’s ascension looms.
#12 - The Stress of Her Regard
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2025
Demerzel struggles with the paradox of her programming. Pritcher’s true loyalties are revealed. Day sets off on a quest for answers.
#13 - The Paths That Choose Us
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/5/2025
Gaal confronts the power of the Mule’s conversions. Dusk resorts to drastic measures. Demerzel searches for clarity about the future.
#14 - Mysteries and Martyrs
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/29/2021
The Anacreons and their hostages board the fabled Invictus warship. The bond between Brother Dawn and Azura intensifies.
#15 - When a Book Finds You
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/2025
An unexpected alliance is formed. Pritcher, Bayta, and Toran come face-to-face with the Mule. Demerzel seeks spiritual guidance.
#16 - Foundation's End
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/22/2025
Chaos and destruction rain down on New Terminus. Back on Trantor, Dusk and Quent unite to assess the state of the galaxy.
#17 - A Song for the End of Everything
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2025
A mysterious new pirate with terrifying abilities—known as the Mule—catches the attention of the Foundation and Empire.
#18 - Upon Awakening
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/15/2021
A flashback reveals the origin of Gaal’s conflict between faith and science. The standoff on Terminus takes an unfortunate turn.
#19 - A Necessary Death
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/25/2023
Salvor begins to question the Mentalics’ motives. Hober Mallow’s proposal to the Spacers meets resistance. Brothers Constant and Poly stand trial.
#20 - Barbarians at the Gate
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2021
Salvor faces off with an enemy of the Empire. Brothers Day and Dusk are at odds, while Brother Dawn wrestles with his truth.
#21 - Why the Gods Made Wine
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/18/2023
Day and Queen Sareth make an announcement. Tellem sows seeds of distrust between Gaal and Hari. Hober Mallow reaches his destination.
#22 - Preparing to Live
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/2021
The Foundation makes the long journey to Terminus as Gaal and Raych grow closer. The Empire faces a difficult decision.
#23 - Death and the Maiden
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/22/2021
Brother Day meets Zephyr Halima—a would-be leader who opposes the Empire. Brother Dusk grows suspicious of Brother Dawn.
#24 - Shadows in the Math
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2025
Gaal and Hari advance their plans on Ignis. Empire grapples with an unforeseen prediction. Pritcher enlists help to investigate the Mule.
#25 - King and Commoner
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/28/2023
The Empire recruits Bel Riose to investigate the resurgent Foundation. Hari leads Gaal and Salvor to a desert planet.