The Best Episodes Written By David S. goyer

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.6/10(9 votes)

   #1 - The Garden of Forking Paths

   S1:E174/22/2010

   Mark and his team search for Demetri, while terror suspect Alda promises to give Zoey information on Demetri's whereabouts. Elsewhere, Olivia learns the identity of who sent her the text message about Mark's flashforward.

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   8.3/10(11 votes)

   #2 - White to Play

   S1:E210/1/2009

   Demetri and Mark travel to Utah in search of a suspect who might be connected to the global blackout, while Olivia runs into the man from her vision.

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   8.1/10(15 votes)

   #3 - No More Good Days

   S1:E19/24/2009

   When the world's population is given a glimpse of their future due to a mysterious global event, it forces everyone to come to grips with whether their destinies can be fulfilled or avoided.

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   8.0/10(12 votes)

   #4 - 137 Sekunden

   S1:E310/8/2009

   A Nazi claims to have knowledge about the blackouts. Meanwhile, Demetri receives an anonymous tip about the future, and Aaron tries to get approval to have his daughter's body exhumed.

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   7.7/10(200 votes)

   #5 - Sleep of the Just

   S1:E18/5/2022

   While searching for an escaped nightmare in the waking world, Morpheus falls prey to Roderick Burgess, an occultist looking to summon and imprison Death.

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   7.5/10(91 votes)

   #6 - The Emperor's Peace

   S1:E19/23/2021

   Gaal Dornick leaves her life in Synnax behind when the galaxy's greatest mathematician, Hari Seldon, invites her to Trantor.

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   7.5/10(42 votes)

   #7 - Non Est Asylum

   S1:E110/24/2014

   Constantine has checked himself into Ravenscar Asylum following the loss of a 9-year-old girl, Astra to the demon Nergal. The loss of her soul, along with his own, has been tormenting him. Naturally, he'll have to snap out of it. That moment comes six months later when a possessing spirit sends him a disturbing message. John is on a mission to save the daughter of a friend who is being targeted by a demonic antagonist.

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   7.2/10(36 votes)

   #8 - The Darkness

   S3:E109/11/2025

   Gaal and the Second Foundation take the fight to the Mule as Empire's legacy suffers a catastrophic blow.

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   7.1/10(49 votes)

   #9 - Creation Myths

   S2:E109/14/2023

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

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    7.0/10(83 votes)

    #10 - The Autopsy

    S1:E310/26/2022

    A seasoned sheriff investigates a dead body in the woods and calls on an old pal, a medical examiner, to help piece together a series of chilling events.

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    7.0/10(34 votes)

    #11 - The Devil's Vinyl

    S1:E311/7/2014

    John and Zed engage in a dangerous confrontation to save a woman and her family from sinister forces. John's efforts force him to confront the darkness in his own life - while also coming face to face with a new powerful adversary in Papa Midnite.

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    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #12 - A561984

    S1:E1012/3/2009

    Against Wedeck's orders, Mark and Demetri travel to Hong Kong in search of the woman claiming to know details of Demetri's fate. Lloyd tries to come clean about his and Simon's involvement in the global blackout, and Zoey discovers the true meaning of her flashforward.

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    6.9/10(77 votes)

    #13 - Preparing to Live

    S1:E29/23/2021

    The Foundation makes the long journey to Terminus as Gaal and Raych grow closer. The Empire faces a difficult decision.

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    6.5/10(36 votes)

    #14 - The Shape of Time

    S3:E68/14/2025

    A long-awaited reunion turns violent. Day looks for Song. On New Terminus, the Vault opens—and the Mule takes aim.

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    6.4/10(59 votes)

    #15 - The Leap

    S1:E1011/18/2021

    An unexpected ally helps Salvor broker an alliance. A confrontation between the Brothers leads to unthinkable consequences.

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    6.4/10(46 votes)

    #16 - Why the Gods Made Wine

    S2:E68/17/2023

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

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    6.3/10(52 votes)

    #17 - In Seldon's Shadow

    S2:E17/13/2023

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

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    6.1/10(49 votes)

    #18 - A Glimpse of Darkness

    S2:E27/20/2023

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

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    6.1/10(45 votes)

    #19 - Where the Stars Are Scattered Thinly

    S2:E48/3/2023

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

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    6.0/10(39 votes)

    #20 - A Song for the End of Everything

    S3:E17/10/2025

    A mysterious new pirate with terrifying abilities—known as the Mule—catches the attention of the Foundation and Empire.

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