#1
S2E9
Long Ago, Not Far Away
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.
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#2
S2E8
The Last Empress
Enjoiner Rue confides in Dusk about her distrust of Demerzel. Hober Mallow pulls a daring move. Day sets course for Terminus and the Foundation.
#3
S2E10
Creation Myths
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
S3E5
#5
The Darkness
S3E10
#6
The Paths That Choose Us
S3E9
#7
The Shape of Time
S3E6
#8
The Emperor's Peace
S1E1
#9
When a Book Finds You
S3E3
#10
The Stress of Her Regard
S3E4
Lowlights
Brother Dusk reflects on his legacy as he prepares for ascension. The Foundation arrives on Terminus and finds a mysterious object.
#29
Death and the Maiden
S1E6
#28
A Glimpse of Darkness
S2E2
#27
King and Commoner
S2E3
#26
In Seldon's Shadow
S2E1
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