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No future lasts forever.
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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Follow a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.
Cast, crew and production details
Jared HarrisHari Seldon
Lee PaceBrother Day
Lou LlobellGaal Dornick
Leah HarveySalvor Hardin
Laura BirnDemerzel
Cassian BiltonBrother Dawn
Terrence MannBrother Dusk
Daniel MacPhersonHugo Crast
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Episode 1
Hari finds himself trapped in a mysterious prison. An assassination attempt leaves Day shaken. Gaal and Salvor devise an escape plan.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by David S. Goyer, Jane EspensonGuest stars Nimrat Kaur, Holt McCallany, Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Oliver Chris, Rowena King, Elsie Bennett, Sean Rigby
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Episode 2
Gaal has a disturbing vision. Day's bond with Queen Sareth grows stronger. The Vault opens and reveals a cryptic message.
Directed by David S. GoyerWritten by David S. Goyer, Jane EspensonGuest stars Holt McCallany, Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Oliver Chris, Eva Bradley-Williams, Wade Briggs, Anthony Barclay, Haqi Ali
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Episode 3
The Empire recruits Bel Riose to investigate the resurgent Foundation. Hari leads Gaal and Salvor to a desert planet.
Directed by David S. GoyerWritten by Jane Espenson, Leigh Dana JacksonGuest stars Oliver Chris, Rowena King, Wade Briggs, Anthony Barclay, Isabella Laughland, Kulvinder Ghir, Ben Daniels, Dimitri Leonidas
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Episode 4
Queen Sareth and Dawn share a moment as she tries to learn more about Day. Brothers Constant and Poly bring Hober Mallow to Terminus.
Directed by Mark TonderaiWritten by David S. Goyer, Leigh Dana JacksonGuest stars Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Oliver Chris, Eva Bradley-Williams, Wade Briggs, Anthony Barclay, Haqi Ali, Isabella Laughland
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Episode 5
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.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by Jane Espenson, Joelle GarfinkelGuest stars Daniel MacPherson, Alfred Enoch, Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Haqi Ali, Afolabi Alli, Rachel House, Michael Akinsulire
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Episode 6
Day and Queen Sareth make an announcement. Tellem sows seeds of distrust between Gaal and Hari. Hober Mallow reaches his destination.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by David S. Goyer, Jane EspensonGuest stars Reece Shearsmith, Nimrat Kaur, Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Elsie Bennett, Sean Rigby, Isaac Highams, Emily Stott
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Episode 7
Salvor begins to question the Mentalics' motives. Hober Mallow’s proposal to the Spacers meets resistance. Brothers Constant and Poly stand trial.
Directed by Mark TonderaiWritten by David Kob, Eric CarrascoGuest stars Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Haqi Ali, Isabella Laughland, Kulvinder Ghir, Ben Daniels, Dimitri Leonidas, Dino Fetscher
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Episode 8
Enjoiner Rue confides in Dusk about her distrust of Demerzel. Hober Mallow pulls a daring move. Day sets course for Terminus and the Foundation.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Bob Oltra, Liz Phang, Addie ManisGuest stars Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Oliver Chris, Eva Bradley-Williams, Emily Stott, Wade Briggs, Anthony Barclay, Haqi Ali
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Episode 9
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.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Jane Espenson, Eric CarrascoGuest stars Chris Jarman, Daniel MacPherson, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Oliver Chris, Eva Bradley-Williams, Wade Briggs, Anthony Barclay, Isabella Laughland
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Episode 10
Gaal, Salvor, and Hari chart a new path forward on Ignis. Demerzel heads to Trantor, taking actions that will change Empire forever.
Directed by Alex GravesWritten by David S. Goyer, Liz PhangGuest stars Alfred Enoch, Nimrat Kaur, Ella-Rae Smith, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Oliver Chris, Emily Stott, Haqi Ali, Isabella Laughland
Where to watch FoundationEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
