Foundation

Name: Foundation
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2021-09-23
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton

RETURNING3 Seasons30 Episodes★ 7.7

Foundation is a sci-fi and fantasy series on Apple TV that premiered in 2021, with 3 seasons and 30 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 4, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkApple TV

First AiredSep 23, 2021

Last AiredSep 11, 2025

GenreSci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Created ByDavid S. Goyer, Josh Friedman

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionSkydance Television, Phantom Four, Paramount Television Studios

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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Cast

Jared Harris

Hari Seldon

Lee Pace

Brother Day

Lou Llobell

Gaal Dornick

Laura Birn

Demerzel

Cassian Bilton

Brother Dawn

Terrence Mann

Brother Dusk

Cherry Jones

Ambassador Quent

Brandon P Bell

Han Pritcher

Synnøve Karlsen

Bayta Mallow

Cody Fern

Toran Mallow

Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing

Song

Alexander Siddig

Dr. Ebling Mis

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 30 episodes

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152 years after the events of season two, The Foundation has become increasingly established far beyond its humble beginnings while the Cleonic Dynasty's Empire has dwindled. As both of these galactic powers forge an uneasy alliance, a threat to the entire galaxy appears in the fearsome form of a warlord known as "The Mule," whose sights are set on ruling the universe by use of physical and military force as well as mind control. It’s anyone's guess who will win, who will lose, who will live and who will die as Hari Seldon, Gaal Dornick, the Cleons and Demerzel play a potentially deadly game of intergalactic chess.

E1A Song for the End of Everything

Jul 10, 202552m★ 6.1

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

E2Shadows in the Math

Jul 17, 202549m★ 5.2

Gaal and Hari advance their plans on Ignis. Empire grapples with an unforeseen prediction. Pritcher enlists help to investigate the Mule.

E3When a Book Finds You

Jul 24, 202551m★ 5.8

An unexpected alliance is formed. Pritcher, Bayta, and Toran come face-to-face with the Mule. Demerzel seeks spiritual guidance.

E4The Stress of Her Regard

Jul 31, 202549m★ 6.0

Demerzel struggles with the paradox of her programming. Pritcher's true loyalties are revealed. Day sets off on a quest for answers.

E5Where Tyrants Spend Eternity

Aug 7, 202547m★ 6.5

Day enters uncharted territory. Dawn and Gaal put their plan in motion. Magnifico's worth becomes clear. Demerzel attempts to restore power.

E6The Shape of Time

Aug 14, 202545m★ 6.4

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

E7Foundation's End

Aug 21, 202560m★ 6.2

Chaos and destruction rain down on New Terminus. Back on Trantor, Dusk and Quent unite to assess the state of the galaxy.

E8Skin in the Game

Aug 28, 202547m★ 6.2

Gaal and the Second Foundation reckon with the fall of New Terminus. Day faces judgment on Mycogen. Dusk's ascension looms.

E9The Paths That Choose Us

Sep 4, 202547m★ 6.4

Gaal confronts the power of the Mule's conversions. Dusk resorts to drastic measures. Demerzel searches for clarity about the future.

E10The Darkness

Sep 11, 202552m★ 7.2

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

About Foundation

Foundation is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama series on Apple TV. The show first aired on Sep 23, 2021 and currently has 3 seasons and 30 episodes. Foundation has been renewed for Season 4, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,858 votes. The cast includes Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton. Created by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman.