The best episodes of Foundation
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- 01
Gaal Dornick leaves her life in Synnax behind when the galaxy's greatest mathematician, Hari Seldon, invites her to Trantor.
- 02
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.
- 03
Gaal and the Second Foundation take the fight to the Mule as Empire's legacy suffers a catastrophic blow.
- 04
Gaal, Salvor, and Hari chart a new path forward on Ignis. Demerzel heads to Trantor, taking actions that will change Empire forever.
- 05
Enjoiner Rue confides in Dusk about her distrust of Demerzel. Hober Mallow pulls a daring move. Day sets course for Terminus and the Foundation.
- 06
The Foundation makes the long journey to Terminus as Gaal and Raych grow closer. The Empire faces a difficult decision.
- 07
On Terminus, Salvor witnesses how powerful the null field has become. Brother Dawn makes a daring choice.
- 08
Salvor begins to question the Mentalics' motives. Hober Mallow’s proposal to the Spacers meets resistance. Brothers Constant and Poly stand trial.
- 09
An unexpected ally helps Salvor broker an alliance. A confrontation between the Brothers leads to unthinkable consequences.
- 10
Day and Queen Sareth make an announcement. Tellem sows seeds of distrust between Gaal and Hari. Hober Mallow reaches his destination.
- 11
Salvor faces off with an enemy of the Empire. Brothers Day and Dusk are at odds, while Brother Dawn wrestles with his truth.
- 12
Brother Day embarks on a journey that no other Cleon has ever attempted. Salvor prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice to return home.
- 13
Brother Dusk reflects on his legacy as he prepares for ascension. The Foundation arrives on Terminus and finds a mysterious object.
- 14
The Anacreons and their hostages board the fabled Invictus warship. The bond between Brother Dawn and Azura intesifies.
- 15
Day enters uncharted territory. Dawn and Gaal put their plan in motion. Magnifico's worth becomes clear. Demerzel attempts to restore power.
- 16
A long-awaited reunion turns violent. Day looks for Song. On New Terminus, the Vault opens—and the Mule takes aim.
- 17
Gaal confronts the power of the Mule's conversions. Dusk resorts to drastic measures. Demerzel searches for clarity about the future.
- 18
A flashback reveals the origin of Gaal’s conflict between faith and science. The standoff on Terminus takes an unfortunate turn.
- 19
Hari finds himself trapped in a mysterious prison. An assassination attempt leaves Day shaken. Gaal and Salvor devise an escape plan.
- 20
Chaos and destruction rain down on New Terminus. Back on Trantor, Dusk and Quent unite to assess the state of the galaxy.
- 21
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.
- 22
Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly
Queen Sareth and Dawn share a moment as she tries to learn more about Day. Brothers Constant and Poly bring Hober Mallow to Terminus.
- 23
A Song for the End of Everything
A mysterious new pirate with terrifying abilities—known as the Mule—catches the attention of the Foundation and Empire.
- 24
Gaal and the Second Foundation reckon with the fall of New Terminus. Day faces judgment on Mycogen. Dusk's ascension looms.
- 25
The Empire recruits Bel Riose to investigate the resurgent Foundation. Hari leads Gaal and Salvor to a desert planet.
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