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The Best Episodes of Foundation Season 2

Every episode of Foundation Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Foundation Season 2!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Foundation Season 2 Episode 9 - Long Ago, Not Far Away
    9.2/10(4777 votes)

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writers:Jane Espenson, Eric Carrasco

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  2. Foundation Season 2 Episode 8 - The Last Empress
    8.7/10(3532 votes)

    S2:E8

    Enjoiner Rue confides in Dusk about her distrust of Demerzel. Hober Mallow pulls a daring move. Day sets course for Terminus and the Foundation.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writers:Liz Phang, Bob Oltra, Addie Manis

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  3. Foundation Season 2 Episode 10 - Creation Myths
    8.7/10(3673 votes)

    S2:E10

    Gaal, Salvor, and Hari chart a new path forward on Ignis. Demerzel heads to Trantor, taking actions that will change Empire forever.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writers:David S. Goyer, Liz Phang

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  4. Foundation Season 2 Episode 6 - Why the Gods Made Wine
    7.9/10(2848 votes)

    S2:E6

    Day and Queen Sareth make an announcement. Tellem sows seeds of distrust between Gaal and Hari. Hober Mallow reaches his destination.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Foundation Season 2 Episode 7 - A Necessary Death
    7.9/10(2803 votes)

    S2:E7

    Salvor begins to question the Mentalics' motives. Hober Mallow’s proposal to the Spacers meets resistance. Brothers Constant and Poly stand trial.

    Director:Mark Tonderai
    Writers:Eric Carrasco, David Kob

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  6. Foundation Season 2 Episode 4 - Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly
    7.5/10(2740 votes)

    S2:E4

    Queen Sareth and Dawn share a moment as she tries to learn more about Day. Brothers Constant and Poly bring Hober Mallow to Terminus.

    Director:Mark Tonderai
    Writers:David S. Goyer, Leigh Dana Jackson

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  7. Foundation Season 2 Episode 5 - The Sighted and the Seen
    7.5/10(2624 votes)

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writers:Jane Espenson, Joelle Garfinkel

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  8. Foundation Season 2 Episode 1 - In Seldon's Shadow
    7.3/10(3448 votes)

    S2:E1

    Hari finds himself trapped in a mysterious prison. An assassination attempt leaves Day shaken. Gaal and Salvor devise an escape plan.

    Director:Alex Graves
    Writers:David S. Goyer, Jane Espenson

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  9. Foundation Season 2 Episode 3 - King and Commoner
    7.2/10(3095 votes)

    S2:E3

    The Empire recruits Bel Riose to investigate the resurgent Foundation. Hari leads Gaal and Salvor to a desert planet.

    Director:David S. Goyer
    Writers:Jane Espenson, Leigh Dana Jackson

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  10. Foundation Season 2 Episode 2 - A Glimpse of Darkness
    7.1/10(3068 votes)

    S2:E2

    Gaal has a disturbing vision. Day's bond with Queen Sareth grows stronger. The Vault opens and reveals a cryptic message.

    Director:David S. Goyer
    Writers:David S. Goyer, Jane Espenson

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Long Ago, Not Far Away" is the best rated episode of Foundation season 2. It scored 9.2/10 from 4,777 votes. Directed by Roxann Dawson and written by Jane Espenson, Eric Carrasco, it aired on September 7, 2023. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Last Empress".