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The Fosters
The Fosters
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The Fosters

“How do you define family?”

7.5 / 10
2013
5 seasons
104 episodes
Drama

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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Cast

Teri Polo

Sherri Saum

Hayden Byerly

David Lambert

Maia Mitchell

Danny Nucci

Cierra Ramirez

Noah Centineo

Amanda Leighton

Jake T. Austin

Jordan Rodrigues

Alexandra Barreto

Seasons

  • Pilot

    1.Pilot

    5.4
    03-06-201342m

    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

    2.Consequently

    7.8
    10-06-201342m

    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

    3.Hostile Acts

    7.3
    17-06-201342m

    Mike asks Brandon to move in with him, and Jesus and Lexi continue to keep their relationship a secret from Mariana.

  • Quinceanera

    4.Quinceanera

    5.2
    24-06-201342m

    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

    5.The Morning After

    5.2
    01-07-201342m

    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

    6.Saturday

    8.0
    08-07-201342m

    Brandon has an audition for a sought after piano coach, while Jesus is invited to a church camp.

  • The Fallout

    7.The Fallout

    7.8
    15-07-201342m

    Lexi's parents punish her when they find out the truth about Lexi and Jesus.

  • Clean

    8.Clean

    8.0
    22-07-201342m

    Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.

  • Vigil

    9.Vigil

    8.3
    29-07-201342m

    Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

  • I Do

    10.I Do

    5.8
    05-08-201342m

    The Fosters are getting married, but Stef is not as involved as a stressed out Lena would like.

  • The Honeymoon

    11.The Honeymoon

    5.2
    13-01-201442m

    The family is impacted by Callie's decision to run away; Mariana learns the truth about Lexi's trip.

  • House and Home

    12.House and Home

    5.0
    20-01-201442m

    Callie meets a woman who works in the foster care system; Brandon reveals why Callie ran away.

  • Things Unsaid

    13.Things Unsaid

    4.8
    27-01-201442m

    Lena worries when Stef returns to work; Kelsey exposes secrets from Mariana's past.

  • Family Day

    14.Family Day

    8.0
    03-02-201442m

    Stef and Lena visit Callie; Jude must decide if he wants to be a part of the Foster family.

  • Padre

    15.Padre

    9.0
    10-02-201442m

    A family gathering brings Callie back into the Fosters' home for the first time since she ran away.

  • Us Against the World

    16.Us Against the World

    7.3
    17-02-201442m

    Callie hopes to earn back the trust of her loved ones; Stef is called to testify in Mike's case.

  • Kids in the Hall

    17.Kids in the Hall

    8.0
    24-02-201442m

    Callie's good deed creates trouble for a friend; Brandon makes a deal with an unsavory classmate.

  • Escapes and Reversals

    18.Escapes and Reversals

    8.0
    03-03-201442m

    Jesus is pressured to make a difficult choice; Callie is torn between protecting two friends.

  • Don't Let Go

    19.Don't Let Go

    8.0
    10-03-201442m

    Callie reunites with her father; Jesus struggles to keep focused at school without his medication.

  • Metropolis

    20.Metropolis

    8.0
    17-03-201442m

    Mariana and Jesus worry about dates as the Winter Ball approaches; Zac's mother visits Lena.

  • Adoption Day

    21.Adoption Day

    9.0
    24-03-201442m

    Stef and Mike deal with the fallout from a shocking revelation; Brandon makes another bad decision.

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