What are the best episodes of Foundation?

The best rated episodes of Foundation are: Long Ago, Not Far Away - S2E9 rated 8.1, The Darkness - S3E10 rated 8.0, Creation Myths - S2E10 rated 7.9, Where Tyrants Spend Eternity - S3E5 rated 7.9, The Last Empress - S2E8 rated 7.9, The Leap - S1E10 rated 7.8, The First Crisis - S1E9 rated 7.8, The Emperor's Peace - S1E1 rated 7.8, The Shape of Time - S3E6 rated 7.7

What are the worst episodes of Foundation?

The lowest rated episodes of Foundation are: A Glimpse of Darkness - S2E2 rated 7.3, The Mathematician's Ghost - S1E3 rated 7.3, Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly - S2E4 rated 7.3, The Sighted and the Seen - S2E5 rated 7.4, In Seldon's Shadow - S2E1 rated 7.4, King and Commoner - S2E3 rated 7.4, Death and the Maiden - S1E6 rated 7.5, Shadows in the Math - S3E2 rated 7.5, Preparing to Live - S1E2 rated 7.5

Foundation Episode Rating Graph

Sep 2021 - present

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Foundation Episode Rating Chart

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Best Episodes of Foundation

Long Ago, Not Far Away
S2 Ep9
8.1
7th Sep 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.
The Darkness
S3 Ep10
8.0
11th Sep 2025
Gaal and the Second Foundation take the fight to the Mule as Empire's legacy suffers a catastrophic blow.
Creation Myths
S2 Ep10
7.9
14th Sep 2023
Gaal, Salvor, and Hari chart a new path forward on Ignis. Demerzel heads to Trantor, taking actions that will change Empire forever.
Where Tyrants Spend Eternity
S3 Ep5
7.9
7th Aug 2025
Day enters uncharted territory. Dawn and Gaal put their plan in motion. Magnifico's worth becomes clear. Demerzel attempts to restore power.
The Last Empress
S2 Ep8
7.9
31st Aug 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.
The Leap
S1 Ep10
7.8
18th Nov 2021
An unexpected ally helps Salvor broker an alliance. A confrontation between the Brothers leads to unthinkable consequences.
The First Crisis
S1 Ep9
7.8
11th Nov 2021
On Terminus, Salvor witnesses how powerful the null field has become. Brother Dawn makes a daring choice.
The Emperor's Peace
S1 Ep1
7.8
23rd Sep 2021
Gaal Dornick leaves her life in Synnax behind when the galaxy's greatest mathematician, Hari Seldon, invites her to Trantor.
The Shape of Time
S3 Ep6
7.7
14th Aug 2025
A long-awaited reunion turns violent. Day looks for Song. On New Terminus, the Vault opens—and the Mule takes aim.

Worst Episodes of Foundation

A Glimpse of Darkness
S2 Ep2
7.3
20th Jul 2023
Gaal has a disturbing vision. Day's bond with Queen Sareth grows stronger. The Vault opens and reveals a cryptic message.
The Mathematician's Ghost
S1 Ep3
7.3
1st Oct 2021
Brother Dusk reflects on his legacy as he prepares for ascension. The Foundation arrives on Terminus and finds a mysterious object.
Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly
S2 Ep4
7.3
3rd Aug 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.
The Sighted and the Seen
S2 Ep5
7.4
10th Aug 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.
In Seldon's Shadow
S2 Ep1
7.4
13th Jul 2023
Hari finds himself trapped in a mysterious prison. An assassination attempt leaves Day shaken. Gaal and Salvor devise an escape plan.
King and Commoner
S2 Ep3
7.4
27th Jul 2023
The Empire recruits Bel Riose to investigate the resurgent Foundation. Hari leads Gaal and Salvor to a desert planet.
Death and the Maiden
S1 Ep6
7.5
21st Oct 2021
Brother Day meets Zephyr Halima—a would-be leader who opposes the Empire. Brother Dusk grows suspicious of Brother Dawn.
Shadows in the Math
S3 Ep2
7.5
17th Jul 2025
Gaal and Hari advance their plans on Ignis. Empire grapples with an unforeseen prediction. Pritcher enlists help to investigate the Mule.
Preparing to Live
S1 Ep2
7.5
23rd Sep 2021
The Foundation makes the long journey to Terminus as Gaal and Raych grow closer. The Empire faces a difficult decision.

Foundation Episode Guide

The Emperor's Peace
S1 Ep1
7.8
23rd Sep 2021
Gaal Dornick leaves her life in Synnax behind when the galaxy's greatest mathematician, Hari Seldon, invites her to Trantor.
Preparing to Live
S1 Ep2
7.5
23rd Sep 2021
The Foundation makes the long journey to Terminus as Gaal and Raych grow closer. The Empire faces a difficult decision.
The Mathematician's Ghost
S1 Ep3
7.3
1st Oct 2021
Brother Dusk reflects on his legacy as he prepares for ascension. The Foundation arrives on Terminus and finds a mysterious object.
Barbarians at the Gate
S1 Ep4
7.5
8th Oct 2021
Salvor faces off with an enemy of the Empire. Brothers Day and Dusk are at odds, while Brother Dawn wrestles with his truth.
Upon Awakening
S1 Ep5
7.5
14th Oct 2021
A flashback reveals the origin of Gaal’s conflict between faith and science. The standoff on Terminus takes an unfortunate turn.
Death and the Maiden
S1 Ep6
7.5
21st Oct 2021
Brother Day meets Zephyr Halima—a would-be leader who opposes the Empire. Brother Dusk grows suspicious of Brother Dawn.
Mysteries and Martyrs
S1 Ep7
7.6
29th Oct 2021
The Anacreons and their hostages board the fabled Invictus warship. The bond between Brother Dawn and Azura intesifies.
The Missing Piece
S1 Ep8
7.7
4th Nov 2021
Brother Day embarks on a journey that no other Cleon has ever attempted. Salvor prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to return home.
The First Crisis
S1 Ep9
7.8
11th Nov 2021
On Terminus, Salvor witnesses how powerful the null field has become. Brother Dawn makes a daring choice.
The Leap
S1 Ep10
7.8
18th Nov 2021
An unexpected ally helps Salvor broker an alliance. A confrontation between the Brothers leads to unthinkable consequences.