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The Fosters

The Fosters

How do you define family?

TV-142013•42m•7.5/10
Drama

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7.5/10(326)

Stef Foster, a dedicated police officer, and her partner Lena Adams, a school vice principal, have built a close-knit, loving family with Stef's biological son from a previous marriage, Brandon, and their adopted twins, Mariana and Jesus. Their lives are disrupted in unexpected ways when Lena meets Callie, a hardened teen with an abusive past who has spent her life in and out of foster homes. Lena and Stef welcome Callie and her brother, Jude, into their home thinking it's just for a few weeks, until a more permanent placement can be found. But life has something else in store for the Fosters.

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Production

ProdCo, Nuyorican Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 3, 2013

Last Aired

June 6, 2018

Networks

ABC Family, Freeform

Created By

Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Pilot
E1
Pilot
Air date: 2013-06-03
Callie, a 16-year-old girl fresh out of juvenile hall, goes to live in the care of Lena and her partner Stef and their kids.
Consequently
E2
Consequently
Air date: 2013-06-10
Callie is accused of selling pills around school, and Lena and Stef decide not to punish Brandon which causes tension among the parents.
Hostile Acts
E3
Hostile Acts
Air date: 2013-06-17
Mike asks Brandon to move in with him, and Jesus and Lexi continue to keep their relationship a secret from Mariana.
Quinceanera
E4
Quinceanera
Air date: 2013-06-24
Everyone is celebrating Mariana's quinceanera, and the secret Jesus has been hiding comes to light, which causes tension between Mariana and Lexi.
The Morning After
E5
The Morning After
Air date: 2013-07-01
Stef and Lena try to find time to work on their relationship, while Lexi and Jesus have to deal with the consequences of their actions.
Saturday
E6
Saturday
Air date: 2013-07-08
Brandon has an audition for a sought after piano coach, while Jesus is invited to a church camp.
The Fallout
E7
The Fallout
Air date: 2013-07-15
Lexi's parents punish her when they find out the truth about Lexi and Jesus.
Clean
E8
Clean
Air date: 2013-07-22
Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.
Vigil
E9
Vigil
Air date: 2013-07-29
Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.
I Do
E10
I Do
Air date: 2013-08-05
The Fosters are getting married, but Stef is not as involved as a stressed out Lena would like.
The Honeymoon
E11
The Honeymoon
Air date: 2014-01-13
The family is impacted by Callie's decision to run away; Mariana learns the truth about Lexi's trip.
House and Home
E12
House and Home
Air date: 2014-01-20
Callie meets a woman who works in the foster care system; Brandon reveals why Callie ran away.
Things Unsaid
E13
Things Unsaid
Air date: 2014-01-27
Lena worries when Stef returns to work; Kelsey exposes secrets from Mariana's past.
Family Day
E14
Family Day
Air date: 2014-02-03
Stef and Lena visit Callie; Jude must decide if he wants to be a part of the Foster family.
Padre
E15
Padre
Air date: 2014-02-10
A family gathering brings Callie back into the Fosters' home for the first time since she ran away.
Us Against the World
E16
Us Against the World
Air date: 2014-02-17
Callie hopes to earn back the trust of her loved ones; Stef is called to testify in Mike's case.
Kids in the Hall
E17
Kids in the Hall
Air date: 2014-02-24
Callie's good deed creates trouble for a friend; Brandon makes a deal with an unsavory classmate.
Escapes and Reversals
E18
Escapes and Reversals
Air date: 2014-03-03
Jesus is pressured to make a difficult choice; Callie is torn between protecting two friends.
Don't Let Go
E19
Don't Let Go
Air date: 2014-03-10
Callie reunites with her father; Jesus struggles to keep focused at school without his medication.
Metropolis
E20
Metropolis
Air date: 2014-03-17
Mariana and Jesus worry about dates as the Winter Ball approaches; Zac's mother visits Lena.
Adoption Day
E21
Adoption Day
Air date: 2014-03-24
Stef and Mike deal with the fallout from a shocking revelation; Brandon makes another bad decision.

Cast

Teri Polo

Teri Polo

Stef Foster

Sherri Saum

Sherri Saum

Lena Adams

Hayden Byerly

Hayden Byerly

Jude Jacob

Noah Centineo

Noah Centineo

Jesus Foster

David Lambert

David Lambert

Brandon Foster

Maia Mitchell

Maia Mitchell

Callie Adams Foster

Danny Nucci

Danny Nucci

Mike Foster

Cierra Ramirez

Cierra Ramirez

Mariana Foster

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