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Foundation

Foundation

No future lasts forever.

TV-MA2021•7.7/10
Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

Ratings

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7.7/10(2K)

Follow a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.

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Production

Skydance Television, Phantom Four, Paramount Television Studios

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

September 23, 2021

Last Aired

September 11, 2025

Networks

Apple TV

Created By

David S. Goyer, Josh Friedman

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
The Emperor's Peace
E1
The Emperor's Peace
Air date: 2021-09-23
Gaal Dornick leaves her life in Synnax behind when the galaxy's greatest mathematician, Hari Seldon, invites her to Trantor.
Preparing to Live
E2
Preparing to Live
Air date: 2021-09-23
The Foundation makes the long journey to Terminus as Gaal and Raych grow closer. The Empire faces a difficult decision.
The Mathematician's Ghost
E3
The Mathematician's Ghost
Air date: 2021-10-01
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
E4
Barbarians at the Gate
Air date: 2021-10-08
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
E5
Upon Awakening
Air date: 2021-10-14
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
E6
Death and the Maiden
Air date: 2021-10-21
Brother Day meets Zephyr Halima—a would-be leader who opposes the Empire. Brother Dusk grows suspicious of Brother Dawn.
Mysteries and Martyrs
E7
Mysteries and Martyrs
Air date: 2021-10-29
The Anacreons and their hostages board the fabled Invictus warship. The bond between Brother Dawn and Azura intesifies.
The Missing Piece
E8
The Missing Piece
Air date: 2021-11-04
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
E9
The First Crisis
Air date: 2021-11-11
On Terminus, Salvor witnesses how powerful the null field has become. Brother Dawn makes a daring choice.
The Leap
E10
The Leap
Air date: 2021-11-18
An unexpected ally helps Salvor broker an alliance. A confrontation between the Brothers leads to unthinkable consequences.

Cast

Jared Harris

Jared Harris

Hari Seldon

Lee Pace

Lee Pace

Brother Day

Lou Llobell

Lou Llobell

Gaal Dornick

Laura Birn

Laura Birn

Demerzel

Cassian Bilton

Cassian Bilton

Brother Dawn

Terrence Mann

Terrence Mann

Brother Dusk

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