Good Trouble (2019–2024)

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Plot

Good Trouble is a spin-off of The Fosters, centered on Callie and Mariana Adams Foster, as they venture to Los Angeles to start their adult lives and embark on their separate but intertwined journeys to change the world, and they're going to have all the ‘good trouble' they can handle.

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  1. 01Good Trouble S01E13Vitamin CS01E13 · 8.7Jamal’s trial begins, along with the Black Lives Matter protest Malika has organized, leaving Callie in a difficult position knowing she has information that could help Jamal’s lawyers. Mariana gets some new information about the salaries at Spekulate from an unlikely ally, forcing her to make a decision about whether or not to release the spreadsheet outlining the pay gap. Meanwhile, Sumi’s wedding day is here, and it’s time for Alice to face her emotions head-on.
  2. 02Good Trouble S03E10She's BackS03E10 · 8.5Callie questions whether to help Kathleen; meanwhile, Mariana comes clean about her relationship with Evan. Malika makes a decision about her relationship with Isaac and Dyonte, and Davia gets a win at her school. Gael gets some unexpected news while Alice comes to a decision about the comedy program.
  3. 03Good Trouble S01E08Byte ClubS01E08 · 8.0Mariana forms a women-in-tech “fight club” with other women in her office to deal with sexism in their workplace. Meanwhile, despite bonding over past traumas, Callie & Rebecca don’t see eye-to-eye on how to address a potential workplace harassment situation for a colleague.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode13Episodes2019Aired 7.3Season avg
  1. S01E01Good Trouble S01E01DTLAJanuary 8, 2019 7.0After moving to The Coterie in Downtown Los Angeles, Callie and Mariana realize that living on their own is not all that it’s cracked up to
  2. S01E02Good Trouble S01E02The CoterieJanuary 15, 2019 7.0The residents of the Coterie throw an epic party, which Jude attends. Callie puts aside work for one evening to finally let loose and enjoy
  3. S01E03Good Trouble S01E03AlliesJanuary 22, 2019 7.5Callie’s love life heats up, especially after she reaches out to an old friend for some legal advice. Mariana’s attempt to get ahead at work
  4. S01E04Good Trouble S01E04Playing the GameJanuary 29, 2019 7.5Judge Wilson invites Callie and the other clerks over for a seemingly friendly BBQ that takes an unexpected turn. Mariana deals with a lack
  5. S01E05Good Trouble S01E05Parental Guidance SuggestedFebruary 5, 2019 7.5Callie and Mariana’s moms visit their new digs, but even with all the Coterie residents on their best behavior things get out of hand. Meanw
  6. S01E06Good Trouble S01E06ImposterFebruary 12, 2019 7.5Callie plans to disclose her connection to Malika to Judge Wilson before Ben has the opportunity to undermine her and, in the process, learn
  7. S01E07Good Trouble S01E07Swipe RightFebruary 19, 2019 4.3Mariana, Davia, Malika and Alice get dates on an app.
  8. S01E08Good Trouble S01E08Byte ClubFebruary 26, 2019 8.0Mariana forms a women-in-tech “fight club” with other women in her office to deal with sexism in their workplace. Meanwhile, despite bonding
  9. S01E09Good Trouble S01E09Willful BlindnessMarch 5, 2019 7.0While Gael is busy prepping for his upcoming art show, Callie is on edge about how much Rebecca knows of her living situation. Meanwhile, Ca
  10. S01E10Good Trouble S01E10Re-BirthdayMarch 12, 2019 8.0It’s Davia’s birthday and the Coterie group goes out for an epic competitive bar-crawl, causing tensions to run high between the romantic “r
  11. S01E11Good Trouble S01E11Less ThanMarch 19, 2019 8.0Callie takes her moms, Mariana and Jamie to meet Judge Wilson and his family. Mariana & the other women at Spekulate face a heightened risk
  12. S01E12Good Trouble S01E12Broken ArtedMarch 26, 2019 7.5Gael’s art show brings together members of the Coterie for an evening that has emotions running high, especially amongst Gael, Bryan, Callie
  13. S01E13Good Trouble S01E13Season's bestVitamin CApril 2, 2019 8.7Jamal’s trial begins, along with the Black Lives Matter protest Malika has organized, leaving Callie in a difficult position knowing she has

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode18Episodes2019–20Aired 7.4Season avg
  1. S02E01Good Trouble S02E01Season's bestPercussionsJune 18, 2019 8.0The outcome of the Jamal Thompson case is decided, and Callie is forced to decide what she’s willing to fight for. Mariana jumps into a new
  2. S02E02Good Trouble S02E02TornJune 25, 2019 8.0Mariana’s new relationship complicates her work environment. Callie is struggling to make decisions that will disrupt both her career and lo
  3. S02E03Good Trouble S02E03Doble QuinceJuly 2, 2019 7.0Gael and the rest of the Coterie help Jazmin plan a big celebration—a “Doble Quince”—to celebrate her 30th birthday and the Quinceañera she
  4. S02E04Good Trouble S02E04UnfilteredJuly 9, 2019 8.0Davia’s mom comes to town, stirring up old issues. Callie and Malika make some mistakes attempting to help people. Meanwhile, Mariana tries
  5. S02E05Good Trouble S02E05Happy HecklingJuly 16, 2019 7.0Callie attends a networking mixer that causes her to confront some perceptions about herself. Mariana’s close relationship with Evan sparks
  6. S02E06Good Trouble S02E06Twenty-FineJuly 23, 2019 7.0Malika asks the Coterie crew to create performance pieces expressing themselves as their birthday presents to her, leading to a night of imp
  7. S02E07Good Trouble S02E07In the MiddleJuly 30, 2019 7.0Mariana’s app gets an accelerated launch timeline that puts stress on her and her team, especially when Gael lands a potential new opportuni
  8. S02E08Good Trouble S02E08DisruptionsAugust 6, 2019 7.5Following multiple confrontations in her life, Callie decides to make a change. Gael learns something unexpected about Elijah from the group
  9. S02E09Good Trouble S02E09NochebuenaDecember 16, 2019 7.0The Fosters visit the Coterie for Christmas and Callie struggles to tell her moms about quitting her clerkship. Mariana agrees to volunteer
  10. S02E10Good Trouble S02E10A Very Coterie ChristmasDecember 16, 2019 7.0The Fosters and the Hunters help out with the impromptu volunteer Christmas event. Stef agrees to be a part of Mariana’s plan to avoid a maj
  11. S02E11Good Trouble S02E11ClapbackJanuary 15, 2020 8.0When Malika gets in trouble following the BLM disruption, Callie seeks help from an old friend. Meanwhile, Mariana deals with the “fixer” at
  12. S02E12Good Trouble S02E12Gumboot BeckyJanuary 22, 2020 8.0Davia gains unwanted notoriety at school when an attempt to reach her students goes awry. Callie helps Judge Wilson after he faces a devasta
  13. S02E13Good Trouble S02E13DaylightJanuary 29, 2020 8.0Callie and Jamie’s relationship is tested by a case. Mariana’s position at Speckulate is threatened. Malika has a new opportunity that could
  14. S02E14Good Trouble S02E14In Good ConscienceFebruary 5, 2020 7.0Callie makes a difficult decision after the Anwei International case goes forward. Mariana struggles with her feelings for Evan while Raj bo
  15. S02E15Good Trouble S02E15Palentine's DayFebruary 12, 2020 7.0A group Valentine’s party at the coterie forces confrontations between Callie and Mariana, Gael and Jamie, and relationship drama between Ma
  16. S02E16Good Trouble S02E16FragilityFebruary 19, 2020 7.0Davia works to find a way to make things right with Andre. Mariana is forced to confront her feelings for Evan. Meanwhile, Raj and Isabella
  17. S02E17Good Trouble S02E17Truths and DaresFebruary 26, 2020 8.0Jamie tries to protect Callie—but is that what she wants? Mariana gets to the bottom of who wrote the anti-woman manifesto at work and is su
  18. S02E18Good Trouble S02E18Trap HealsMarch 4, 2020 7.0The Coterie attends Trap Heals while facing tough decisions. Malika feels the weight of her family’s and Isaac’s anxiety. Callie deals with

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season03Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode19Episodes2021Aired 7.7Season avg
  1. S03E01Good Trouble S03E01CapoeiraFebruary 17, 2021 8.0With Jerod’s case on the line, Callie takes a job with a high profile defense lawyer. After sleeping with Evan, Mariana has to make a decisi
  2. S03E02Good Trouble S03E02Arraignment DayFebruary 24, 2021 7.0Callie receives some big news. Meanwhile, Mariana’s app becomes popular with the wrong crowd and the Coterie members join BLM in taking a st
  3. S03E03Good Trouble S03E03Whoosh, Pow, BangMarch 3, 2021 7.0Callie discovers there’s more to Jerod’s case than she had anticipated. Mariana and the girls come up with their own app. Meanwhile, Davia f
  4. S03E04Good Trouble S03E04KlompendansenMarch 10, 2021 8.0The Fosters and the Hunters get together for a Dutch-themed goodbye party for Brandon and Eliza.
  5. S03E05Good Trouble S03E05Because, MenMarch 17, 2021 7.0Callie questions Kathleen’s methods regarding Jerod’s case. Meanwhile, Mariana and the girls pitch their new app idea. Malika learns a surpr
  6. S03E06Good Trouble S03E06HelpMarch 24, 2021 8.0Callie learns a secret about Kathleen. Mariana tries to hide her relationship with Evan. Meanwhile, Malika comes to a realization about her
  7. S03E07Good Trouble S03E07New MoonMarch 31, 2021 8.0A surprise intruder interrupts Malika's New Moon ceremony wreaking havoc and disrupting relationships. Meanwhile, Callie and Gael bond, Mari
  8. S03E08Good Trouble S03E08TrustApril 7, 2021 7.5Callie and the team take on a murder case while Mariana and the fight club girls struggle with their pitch. Malika reveals her feelings towa
  9. S03E09Good Trouble S03E09Driver's SeatApril 14, 2021 8.0Callie juggles the murder case and her feelings towards Gael. Mariana helps Alice take control of her life. Meanwhile, Davia struggles with
  10. S03E10Good Trouble S03E10Season's bestShe's BackApril 21, 2021 8.5Callie questions whether to help Kathleen; meanwhile, Mariana comes clean about her relationship with Evan. Malika makes a decision about he
  11. S03E11Good Trouble S03E11Knocked DownJuly 14, 2021Callie and Gael decide to give their relationship a shot. Meanwhile, Malika is blindsided by Isaac’s news, Alice returns to the comedy progr
  12. S03E12Good Trouble S03E12ShameJuly 21, 2021Callie wonders if allowing Mariana to work for Kathleen was the right decision; Gael reveals some big news to everyone. Malika opens up abou
  13. S03E13Good Trouble S03E13Making a MetamourJuly 28, 2021Callie and Mariana work together to figure out what really happened the night of Zack’s death; Malika pumps the brakes on her relationship w
  14. S03E14Good Trouble S03E14Picks and StrikesAugust 4, 2021Callie and Mariana team up to find the right candidates for Tommy’s trial. Dennis ventures into a new business; Gael and Isabella realize co
  15. S03E15Good Trouble S03E15Lunar New YearAugust 11, 2021Alice hosts a Lunar New Year celebration at the Coterie; Callie and Gael address their communication issues; Malika and Tanya forge a new re
  16. S03E16Good Trouble S03E16Opening StatementsAugust 18, 2021As Tommy’s trial begins, Callie sees Jamie in a new light. After running into some old colleagues, Mariana wonders if she can ever make amen
  17. S03E17Good Trouble S03E17AnticipationAugust 25, 2021Callie receives an anonymous tip during the trial. Mariana lands a big client at work. Malika explores new feelings toward a co-worker. Davi
  18. S03E18Good Trouble S03E18BlindsideSeptember 1, 2021Callie and Gael struggle to make time for each other. Mariana tries to redeem herself with the Fight Club Girls. Malika realizes there are o
  19. S03E19Good Trouble S03E19Closing ArgumentsSeptember 8, 2021Callie questions her choices. Mariana interviews for a new job. Malika considers an offer away from DPN. Gael is forced to put his prioritie

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

Season04Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode18Episodes2022Aired 6.9Season avg
  1. S04E01Good Trouble S04E01Season's bestTurn and Face the StrangeMarch 9, 2022 8.0The Coterie Crew deals with the fallout of the season three finale. Tommy Sung’s trial comes to a close, and Callie needs to keep Kathleen f
  2. S04E02Good Trouble S04E02Kiss Me and Smile for MeMarch 16, 2022 8.0Callie and Mariana’s moms and brother Jude pay the girls a surprise visit. Davia deals with personal and professional pressures. Joaquin tri
  3. S04E03Good Trouble S04E03Meet the New BossMarch 23, 2022Mariana goes undercover at Revitalize Beauty. Dennis encourages Davia to try something new to get herself out of a rut. Malika has her first
  4. S04E04Good Trouble S04E04It’s Lonely Out in SpaceMarch 30, 2022 6.0Mariana uses intel from the Revitalize Beauty girls to help the FCGs land brands. Gael struggles to balance Yuri’s needs with Isabella’s. Fo
  5. S04E05Good Trouble S04E05So This Is What the Truth Feels LikeApril 6, 2022 7.0Mariana is in over her head when the Revitalize and FCGs cross paths at a pitch. Davia workshops her burlesque name around the Coterie. Luci
  6. S04E06Good Trouble S04E06Something Unpredictable, but in the End It’s RightApril 13, 2022 7.0Evan proposes an idea to save Bulk Beauty. Alice is back but still at odds with Sumi. Isabella’s surprise ‘90s themed 40th birthday party fo
  7. S04E07Good Trouble S04E07Take These ChancesApril 20, 2022 7.0Mariana invites the RB girls to Bulk Beauty. Davia reaches out to Luca and invites him to stay at the Coterie. Malika’s learning to play the
  8. S04E08Good Trouble S04E08I Don’t Belong HereApril 27, 2022 7.0Mariana helps Joaquin search for his sister. Meanwhile, the Revitalize girls make a decision regarding Bulk Beauty. We learn what happened o
  9. S04E09Good Trouble S04E09That's Me in the SpotlightMay 4, 2022 7.0The FCGs give Mariana the ok to date Evan, but she is conflicted. Alice tries to gain the courage to go back on stage. Joaquin gets a tip on
  10. S04E10Good Trouble S04E10What I Wouldn't Give for LoveJuly 7, 2022 7.0Davia musters the courage to tell Dennis how she feels. Malika deals with Angelica seeing other people. Alice hires a new manager. The FCG t
  11. S04E11Good Trouble S04E11Baby, Just Say YesJuly 14, 2022 7.0Alice and Sumi get caught up with TikTok challenges. Davia struggles with home schooling Elliot. Mariana helps Joaquin search for Jenna. Luc
  12. S04E12Good Trouble S04E12Pick a Side, Pick a FightJuly 21, 2022 7.0The FCG’s vote on who will lead their team. Davia settles into an academic rhythm with Elliot. Malika tries to get her boss on board with he
  13. S04E13Good Trouble S04E13A Penny with a Hole in ItJuly 28, 2022 6.0The FCG try to hire Zelda as a brand influencer. Malika and Tracey work together on the Women’s Shelter. Joaquin discovers that Jenna may be
  14. S04E14Good Trouble S04E14Life Is What HappensAugust 4, 2022 7.0Jazmin's wedding has the Coterie crew all in their feelings. Luca is inspired to create change for the unhoused. We see one relationship end
  15. S04E15Good Trouble S04E15You Know You Better Watch OutAugust 11, 2022 6.0After talking things through with Evan, Mariana reconsiders her situation-ship with Joaquin. Dennis has a change of heart about parenthood.
  16. S04E16Good Trouble S04E16Mama Told MeAugust 18, 2022 6.0Davia visits home and is forced to face her hometown demons. Gael and Isabella cope with the fallout of their violent encounter. Mariana and
  17. S04E17Good Trouble S04E17Wake Up from Your ReverieAugust 25, 2022 7.0Davia goes on a date with someone new. Sumi prompts Alice to assess her relationship with pleasure. The FCGs become victims of cancel cultur
  18. S04E18Good Trouble S04E18This Is Not My Beautiful HouseSeptember 1, 2022Now that Isabella wants to put the baby up for adoption, Gael decides what role he wants to play in his child’s life. Malika is caught betwe

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

Season05Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode20Episodes2023–24Aired 6.1Season avg
  1. S05E01Good Trouble S05E01Shot in the DarkMarch 16, 2023 6.0The Coterie will be changed forever after Mariana, Evan, and Joaquin attempt to escape Silas’s farm. Davia and Dennis revel in the honeymoon
  2. S05E02Good Trouble S05E02It Was Not Your Fault But MineMarch 23, 2023 6.0Callie returns to the Coterie to support Mariana in a time of crisis. Gael searches for Isabella and his baby. When a member of the Coterie
  3. S05E03Good Trouble S05E03Season's bestAbout Damn TimeMarch 30, 2023 7.0Mariana returns to Speckulate. Davia evaluates her next career move when a friend from her theater days resurfaces. Luca struggles to keep u
  4. S05E04Good Trouble S05E04Under PressureApril 6, 2023 6.0Mariana has a big decision to make and turns to her visiting Moms for support. Joaquin questions whether Jenna is ready to bring Silas to ju
  5. S05E05Good Trouble S05E05I Gotta FeelingApril 13, 2023 6.0Mariana struggles to navigate her changed relationship with Evan. Dennis and Davia are both busy in their careers, but are they still able t
  6. S05E06Good Trouble S05E06Once a CheaterApril 20, 2023 6.0Despite the danger, new evidence tempts Joaquin back into his mission of taking down Silas's cult. When Dennis encounters a road block at hi
  7. S05E07Good Trouble S05E07Turkey for Me, Turkey for YouApril 27, 2023 6.0The Coterie celebrates Thanksgiving! Everyone's families arrive, bringing revelations, friction, and big decisions. Callie hides a secret fr
  8. S05E08Good Trouble S05E08I'll Take All the BlameMay 4, 2023 6.0The pressure is on for Mariana to protect Evan's interests at Speckulate ― can she keep up? Gael and Jazmin find that being queer parents co
  9. S05E09Good Trouble S05E09Tell Me Sweet Little LiesMay 11, 2023 6.0With the clock ticking at Speckulate, Mariana and Evan work together to stop a takeover. Malika hustles to get the votes for her women's cen
  10. S05E10Good Trouble S05E10Opening NightMay 18, 2023 6.0Dennis readies for Haven's launch party, but a betrayal threatens everything he's worked for. Pressure rises as Mariana and Joaquin dig for
  11. S05E11Good Trouble S05E11I Am Doll PartsJanuary 2, 2024 6.0Mariana's stress hits a breaking point. Malika welcomes Isaac to the Coterie. Dennis reels after Ranjit's betrayal, leading Davia and Alice
  12. S05E12Good Trouble S05E12With a Little Help from My FriendsJanuary 9, 2024 6.0It's opening night at Haven, and unexpected dinner guests lead to chaos in the kitchen. Malika braces herself to return to work after a setb
  13. S05E13Good Trouble S05E13Hanging by a MomentJanuary 16, 2024 6.0Mariana and Evan butt heads over control of Spekulate. Gael welcomes a new studio tenant. Davia copes with her insecurities after a talented
  14. S05E14Good Trouble S05E14Party of OneJanuary 23, 2024 6.0Dennis is nervous when a famous food critic visits Haven. Gael and Jay spend time together at the studio, deepening Gael's crush. Joaquin an
  15. S05E15Good Trouble S05E15It's My Party, I Can Die If I Want ToJanuary 30, 2024Kelly hosts a murder-mystery bash at The Coterie. Stories blur with truth as tensions come to light.
  16. S05E16Good Trouble S05E16One Way or AnotherFebruary 6, 2024 6.0Callie returns with an idea to protect Mariana. Isabella has a complicated request for Gael. Alice and Sumi wingmen for Morty on a night out
  17. S05E17Good Trouble S05E17You Can't Always Get What You WantFebruary 13, 2024 6.0Callie and her soon-to-be mother-in-law butt heads when she suggests throwing an engagement party for Callie and Jamie. Dennis and Davia's d
  18. S05E18Good Trouble S05E18All These EngagementsFebruary 20, 2024 6.0The Coterie gathers for Callie and Jamie's engagement celebration.
  19. S05E19Good Trouble S05E19It's All Coming Back to Me NowFebruary 27, 2024 6.0Mariana and Joaquin bring their evidence of Silas's crimes to the police. Career opportunities lead to complications for Malika, Alice, Davi
  20. S05E20Good Trouble S05E20What Now?March 5, 2024 7.0The Coterie crew says farewell as everyone takes control of their futures. A final piece of evidence against Silas is revealed as Mariana de

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