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The Fosters is a critically-acclaimed series that centers on biracial lesbian couple Stef and Lena Foster, who are raising a multi-ethnic family mix of foster and biological kids. The second season will continue to explore the growing Fosters clan, with all the triumphs and travails, twists and turns, that fans of the series have come to expect. Callie and Jude will try to adjust to their new roles in the family, and everyone will deal with the fallout from their previous actions. Past mistakes will come home to roost, consequences will be handed out, and victories will be hard fought, and ultimately well-won. Their deep bonds will grow, enabling America's most modern family to face the future head on, with love in their hearts.
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- 01
LuckyStef and Lena host an anniversary party for Lena's folks as tension mounts in their own marriage. Meanwhile, Callie and Brandon plan to tell their moms about their relationship. - 02
DaughtersCallie is surprised to learn that Rita has a biological daughter; Stef gets a fresh lead in the hit-and-run case; Brandon confronts his mothers about tensions in the household. - 03
IdyllwildThe family visit Brandon to attend his music competition, and secrets surface during the trip. Meanwhile, Callie questions Carmen and Brooke's motives; and Mike observes something that may bolster Stef's theory about the hit-and-run accident.
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Season01
- S01E01
PilotJune 3, 2013Callie is quick to observe that the Fosters are an atypical family, and her blunt commentary hits a nerve with Jesus and Mariana who are str - S01E02
ConsequentlyJune 10, 2013Lena and Stef decide to let Brandon off the hook for running off with Callie to rescue Jude, but Mike disagrees and tensions flare. Brandon - S01E03
Hostile ActsJune 17, 2013The Fosters cope with a crowded house but when Mike suggests that Brandon come live with him, Stef argues that it's not Brandon's decision, - S01E04
QuinceañeraJune 24, 2013Lena wants to throw Mariana the perfect Quinces party, while Stef balks at the cost of the event. Prompted by her moms, Mariana invites Call - S01E05
Season's bestThe Morning AfterJuly 1, 2013When things between Jesus and Lexi get hot and heavy, they are forced to face the possible consequences of their actions. Meanwhile, Callie - S01E06
SaturdayJuly 8, 2013The Fosters invite Ernestoand Sofia Rivera to dinner, and Stef worries that they will subjugate Jesus to views that disapprove of his non-tr - S01E07
The FalloutJuly 15, 2013Feeling betrayed and angry, Jesus and Mariana get into a major fight. When Lexi's parents take measures to keep her away from Jesus, Lexi ma - S01E08
CleanJuly 22, 2013A visit from Lena's beautiful and sophisticated ex-girlfriend reveals a secret yearning Lena has hidden from Stef for the past ten years. Me - S01E09
VigilJuly 29, 2013While Lena tries to process the extent of Mariana and Jesus' lies, Stef and Mike head to Ana's to try and find Jesus. What they encounter la - S01E10
I DoAugust 5, 2013In the episode titled "I Do," Stef and Lena try to maintain calm when their parents descend on the Foster house for a very special celebrati - S01E11
The HoneymoonJanuary 13, 2014The repercussions of Callie's decision to run away impact every member of the Foster family, including newlyweds Stef and Lena, who had offe - S01E12
House and HomeJanuary 20, 2014Callie meets Rita Hendricks, a woman who works in the foster care system, and it's clear it will take Callie some time to adjust to Rita's n - S01E13
Things UnsaidJanuary 27, 2014When Callie's probation officer learns of Callie and Brandon's relationship, it poses serious consequences for both teens. Stef and Lena are - S01E14
Family DayFebruary 3, 2014During a family visit, a miscommunication makes things awkward between Brandon and Callie. Rita informs Stef and Lena that Callie's plans fo - S01E15
PadreFebruary 10, 2014Recent events bring up painful memories for Callie and Jude and make Callie question what is most important to her. Stef is flustered by a d - S01E16
Us Against the WorldFebruary 17, 2014Callie makes a life-changing leap in order to better her future and earn back the trust of her loved ones. Brandon makes a move of his own, - S01E17
Kids in the HallFebruary 24, 2014Callie finds a way to use her photography skills for a good cause, but it unintentionally leads to trouble for someone she cares about. In a - S01E18
Escapes and ReversalsMarch 3, 2014Jesus feels the pressure to make a difficult choice and his inability to focus poses a challenge during an important wrestling match. Callie - S01E19
Don't Let GoMarch 10, 2014An encounter with her father leaves Callie conflicted about her future and worried about the effect the reunion will have on Jude. Meanwhile - S01E20
MetropolisMarch 17, 2014As the high school's Winter Ball approaches, Mariana and Jesus fret about dates and a surprise nomination for Winter Queen raises suspicions - S01E21
Adoption DayMarch 24, 2014Stef and Mike are faced with the repercussions of a shocking revelation, and the fallout could destroy lives and relationships. Callie conte
Season02Best season
- S02E01
Things UnknownJune 16, 2014It's a big day for Callie as her future with the Fosters hinges on the revelation that Donald is not her birth father. What happens next cou - S02E02
Take Me OutJune 23, 2014Brandon contemplates a big decision that could either restore or destroy his dream of playing piano, but Stef and Lena find themselves on op - S02E03
PlayJune 30, 2014Stef and Lena go on a babymoon, leaving Brandon and Callie in charge of the house. Brandon's bandmates pressure him into having a few friend - S02E04
Say SomethingJuly 7, 2014Callie makes an important decision to address the hold-up in her adoption face on, but Jude may be more affected by her choice than he lets - S02E05
Truth Be ToldJuly 14, 2014Callie frets about the anxiety her recent decisions have caused Jude. Emma second-guesses her breakup with Jesus, putting him in an awkward - S02E06
MotherJuly 21, 2014Tragedy strikes the Fosters and they must look to each other for strength. Stef confronts Mike about Ana, and he comes clean about why he wa - S02E07
The Longest DayJuly 28, 2014Lena supports Brandon as he unloads a long-held secret that could tear his family apart. Callie brings Jude for a visit with the Quinn famil - S02E08
Girls ReunitedAugust 4, 2014Callie pays a visit to Girls United to pitch in for Community Day and is surprised by new developments at her former foster group home. Para - S02E09
Leaky FaucetsAugust 11, 2014The Foster kids attend a Mexican street festival, but the fun day takes a turn when emotions flare up. With help from Wyatt, Callie works to - S02E10
Someone's Little SisterAugust 18, 2014In an effort to help Rita with a dilemma involving Girls United, Callie calls in a favor from her wealthy biological father, Robert Quinn. B - S02E11
Christmas PastDecember 8, 2014Christmas is celebrated by the Fosters, and Stef feels that Sharon is being overgenerous. Meanwhile, a neighbor accuses Jesus of cheating in - S02E12
Season's bestOver UnderJanuary 19, 2015Lena and Stef clash over several matters, including Lena quitting her job. Meanwhile, Robert's change of heart confuses Callie; an ambulance - S02E13
StayJanuary 26, 2015Kiara seeks help from Callie regarding an unfit foster home, but getting Kiara out proves difficult. Elsewhere, Mariana is recruited to join - S02E14
Mother NatureFebruary 2, 2015The family embark on a camping trip, but the kids aren't too excited about it. Meanwhile, Jesus' secrets are exposed; things get awkward bet - S02E15
Light of DayFebruary 9, 2015Callie tries to find a place in her life for Robert; Brandon attempts to convince the band to work with his mother's rules; Jude and Connor - S02E16
If You Only KnewFebruary 16, 2015Callie helps Daphne prepare for a visit with her daughter; a gig for Brandon and his band goes awry; Stef and Lena think about Ana's proposa - S02E17
The Silence She KeepsFebruary 23, 2015Stef and Lena attempt to understand Callie's decision; Monte and Timothy's disagreement over the school curriculum puts Lena in a tough spot - S02E18
Now Hear ThisMarch 2, 2015Mariana organizes a student protest at school; Callie puts herself in danger when she learns Kiara is back in town and on the streets; Jude - S02E19
Justify the MeansMarch 9, 2015Stef bends the truth with Lena about a way to adopt Callie, while Lena hides her emotions from Stef. Elsewhere, Brandon must make a sacrific - S02E20
Not That Kind of GirlMarch 16, 2015Callie confronts demons from the past; Mariana worries about the future of Ana's baby; Jude deals with the repercussions of his poor decisio - S02E21
The End of the BeginningMarch 23, 2015With one too many lies told in an effort to keep their growing family together, relationships will be put to the test and someone's story wi
Season03
- S03E01
WreckageJune 8, 2015In the third-season opener, the family deal with the repercussions of a bad car accident, and Stef searches for the driver of the other vehi - S03E02
Father's DayJune 15, 2015Stef and Lena host a Father's Day brunch for Mike, and Jude invites Donald to the event. Meanwhile, Callie joins the Quinns for Father's Day - S03E03
Déjà VuJune 22, 2015Callie has doubts about trusting AJ; Stef reveals surprising news about Monte; Jude has a difficult time getting over the shooting incident. - S03E04
More Than WordsJune 29, 2015Lena tries to get her visiting half-brother to apologize for an insulting comment he made years ago; Callie, Jude and Connor are invited to - S03E05
Going SouthJuly 6, 2015Callie and Brandon go on an unplanned trip to Mexico. Meanwhile, an empty pregnancy-test box is found in the house, and Stef and Lena wonder - S03E06
It's My PartyJuly 13, 2015Jude throws Callie a party for her 17th birthday, and it's a much bigger bash than she expected, complete with some surprising guests. Meanw - S03E07
Faith, Hope, LoveJuly 20, 2015Stef and Lena hesitate to give their blessing when Mariana's biological grandfather tells her she must be baptized in order to be her new ha - S03E08
DaughtersAugust 3, 2015Callie is surprised to learn that Rita has a biological daughter; Stef gets a fresh lead in the hit-and-run case; Brandon confronts his moth - S03E09
IdyllwildAugust 10, 2015The family visit Brandon to attend his music competition, and secrets surface during the trip. Meanwhile, Callie questions Carmen and Brooke - S03E10
Season's bestLuckyAugust 17, 2015Stef and Lena host an anniversary party for Lena's folks as tension mounts in their own marriage. Meanwhile, Callie and Brandon plan to tell - S03E11
First ImpressionsJanuary 25, 2016As the third season of "The Fosters" continues, former foster teen Callie is now officially adopted into the Adams Foster family. She must p - S03E12
Mixed MessagesFebruary 1, 2016Brandon is upset when he learns that his shared secret with Callie is in jeopardy. Lena and Stef's mother, Sharon disagrees over how Stef sh - S03E13
If and WhenFebruary 8, 2016Callie is surprised to find that Jude is spending time with Jack, a quirky foster teen they met at a foster youth event. Brandon and Mat dec - S03E14
Under WaterFebruary 15, 2016After Callie and Jude discover Jack is being abused by other boys in his group foster home, they turn to foster care advocate Justina to get - S03E15
Minor OffensesFebruary 22, 2016After Stef and Lena express concern over Callie filming an endorsement in support of a foster care reform bill, Callie goes to Rita for advi - S03E16
EQFebruary 29, 2016Brandon's senior thesis is in jeopardy when a student raises concerns about the play glorifying suicide, leaving the school honor board to v - S03E17
SixteenMarch 7, 2016Jesus is upset after his plans for a low key birthday are supplanted by Mariana, who plans a huge dance party instead. Jude is excited by th - S03E18
RehearsalMarch 14, 2016Mariana worries Nick will break up with her after Zoe reveals that she cheated on Mat when they dated. Meanwhile, Callie serves as a charact - S03E19
The ShowMarch 21, 2016As they perform the parts of Romeo and Juliet on the show's big opening night, Mat and Mariana are forced to face the depth of their feeling - S03E20
Kingdom ComeMarch 28, 2016A tragic loss leads Callie to make a shocking discovery, putting her in a moral dilemma; and a gift from Nick causes Mariana to feel more gu
Season04
- S04E01
Potential EnergyJune 20, 2016Tensions run high as Stef and Lena are called to action when the school is put on lockdown after it's discovered that Mariana's boyfriend Ni - S04E02
SafeJune 27, 2016The Adams Foster household's on lockdown in their own home following the crisis at school; and Callie and Brandon anxiously wait for their m - S04E03
TrustJuly 11, 2016Callie gets suspended after she reacts inappropriately to some taunting, but things start looking up for her when she meets a young law stud - S04E04
Now for ThenJuly 18, 2016Callie starts her senior project of photographing the outside of her and Jude's seven former foster homes. But, when an unexpected encounter - S04E05
FortyJuly 25, 2016Lena is excited that her family is coming together to throw her a 70s-themed 40th birthday party. But, when Lena's mom Dana shares her suspi - S04E06
JustifyAugust 1, 2016Lena and Stef grow concerned about the tax on their house and how it could affect the family; and Lena confronts Brandon about the money he - S04E07
Highs & LowsAugust 8, 2016When Jesus's birth father, Gabe, doesn't show up to work on Stef and Lena's garage, Jesus takes on the job himself and gets injured in the p - S04E08
Girl CodeAugust 15, 2016Callie does volunteer work at Girls United, where she learns that neighbors want the girls removed, and one resident harbors a dangerous sec - S04E09
New YorkAugust 22, 2016Brandon travels to New York City for his Julliard audition and meets a girl who forces him to take a hard look at his life, including his re - S04E10
Season's bestCollateral DamageAugust 29, 2016Callie and the family set up a Justice for Jack booth at a music festival in hopes of stopping Justine's foster-care bill; and Callie's inte - S04E11
Insult to InjuryJanuary 31, 2017After his fight with Nick, Jesus' life hangs in the balance, Callie finds herself in danger when she realizes she's in the car with a killer - S04E12
Dream a Little DreamFebruary 7, 2017Callie rejects a proposition from a guard in juvenile hall, making an enemy in the process. Meanwhile, Callie's father is angry at Stef and - S04E13
Cruel and UnusualFebruary 14, 2017Callie rejects a proposition from a guard in juvenile hall, making an enemy in the process. Meanwhile, Callie's father is angry at Stef and - S04E14
Doors and WindowsFebruary 21, 2017Stef removes the kids' bedroom doors after being fed up with their secrets; and Mariana begins seeing a therapist again. Meanwhile, Jesus st - S04E15
Sex EdFebruary 28, 2017Brandon supports Emma through a difficult situation, which makes Jesus suspicious about their friendship. When Jude learns that LGBT sex is - S04E16
The Long HaulMarch 14, 2017Sharon and Will return to the Adams Foster home with news that they are engaged. While the family happily prepares for the wedding ceremony, - S04E17
Diamond in the RoughMarch 21, 2017Stef starts a new assignment in human trafficking where she meets a young girl turning tricks on the streets. - S04E18
Dirty LaundryMarch 28, 2017Lena is at her wit's end when everyone comes to her to handle all their crises and Stef is never around to help. Aaron invites Callie on a r - S04E19
Who KnowsApril 4, 2017Monte and Lena join forces to stop Drew, while Stef works to bust Diamond's pimp. Meanwhile, Callie's court date is just around the corner. - S04E20
Until TomorrowApril 11, 2017Callie faces a life-changing decision to take a plea deal and go to jail for three years, or go to trial and risk an even longer sentence. E
Season05
- S05E01
ResistJuly 11, 2017Stef frantically searches for Callie after she offers to help Diamond; Jesus struggles with his TBI and unleashes his anger after discoverin - S05E02
Exterminate HerJuly 18, 2017Callie gets control of her life and applies to audit art classes at a local college. Jesus distances himself from Mariana and Brandon so he - S05E03
ContactJuly 25, 2017Callie and Aaron go on their first official date. Mariana and Jude spearhead an underground school newspaper. Noah and Jude question their c - S05E04
Too Fast, Too FuriousAugust 1, 2017Callie and Aaron discuss taking their relationship to the next level. Mariana finds fulfillment training with the Latina derby team. Brandon - S05E05
TellingAugust 8, 2017The Fosters kids attend a party at the Derby warehouse, but things escalate quickly when the cops show up. Lena struggles when Stef starts t - S05E06
Welcome to the JunglerAugust 15, 2017Callie is torn with turning over a new leaf or supporting a cause that means a lot to her, while Jude and Taylor begin making gaming videos - S05E07
Chasing WaterfallsAugust 22, 2017Lena's parents are back in town for a visit, while Callie and Aaron get closer than ever before. Mariana tries to get closer to Logan, but i - S05E08
EngagedAugust 29, 2017Brandon throws a party which turns south when secrets are revealed. Mariana and Jude try to convince the students to vote against their scho - S05E09
PromSeptember 5, 2017In the summer finale, it's prom night at Anchor Beach. Grace's mom has a candid conversation with Brandon, meanwhile Ximena faces a life-alt - S05E10
SanctuaryJanuary 9, 2018Ximena and Callie are still in the church seeking sanctuary from ICE. The Adams Fosters' offer support to the Sinfuego family as they strugg - S05E11
InvisibleJanuary 16, 2018Callie actively helps to make Ximena's fight visible. Meanwhile, Brandon and Grace struggle to be intimate knowing her diagnosis and Mariana - S05E12
#IWasMadeInAmericaJanuary 23, 2018Callie and her friends support Ximena in a big way at a conservative anti-immigration rally and get a lot of buzz for Ximena's plight. Meanw - S05E13
Line in the SandJanuary 30, 2018Brandon and Grace plan the ultimate senior prank which ends up going a little too far. Mariana and Mat make a huge decision about the future - S05E14
ScarsFebruary 6, 2018Callie receives a surprising tip from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, Jude tries to assuage Noah's fears about his budding relationship wit - S05E15
Mother's DayFebruary 13, 2018Stef's mom comes to visit and helps Stef cope with a tough time. Meanwhile, Callie and Jude grapple with the memory of their biological moth - S05E16
Giving Up the GhostFebruary 27, 2018Stef confronts her demons and finally comes clean to Lena about what's been troubling her. Mariana and Emma find themselves going head to he - S05E17
MakeoverMarch 6, 2018Callie speaks on a panel about Ximena's struggle and realizes she may have a passion for something other than art. Meanwhile, Mariana is tor - S05E18
Just Say YesMarch 13, 2018Brandon and Grace go on a road trip and discover a lot about each other, while Mariana and Emma vie for a competitive internship. Stef and L - S05E19
Many RoadsMarch 13, 2018In the spring finale, it's graduation day for Callie and Brandon, but after some shocking news, the family wonders whether they will make it - S05E20
Meet the FostersJune 4, 2018The Adams Fosters come together for some major celebrations, set one year after the spring finale. - S05E21
Turks & CaicosJune 5, 2018The family travels to Turks & Caicos for Brandon and Eliza's wedding where they find themselves at odds with their future in-laws. Meanw - S05E22
Season's bestWhere the Heart IsJune 6, 2018After a turbulent few days in Turks & Caicos, the family starts to question if the wedding will actually take place. The moms make a hug
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