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 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - The Sighted and the Seen
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/11/2023
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.
#17 - In Seldon’s Shadow
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/14/2023
Hari finds himself trapped in a mysterious prison. An assassination attempt leaves Day shaken. Gaal and Salvor devise an escape plan.
#18 - Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/4/2023
Queen Sareth and Dawn share a moment as she tries to learn more about Day. Brothers Constant and Poly bring Hober Mallow to Terminus.
#19 - The Mathematician’s Ghost
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/2021
Brother Dusk reflects on his legacy as he prepares for ascension. The Foundation arrives on Terminus and finds a mysterious object.
#20 - A Glimpse of Darkness
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/21/2023
Gaal has a disturbing vision. Day’s bond with Queen Sareth grows stronger. The Vault opens and reveals a cryptic message.