The best episodes of The Fosters
Ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
Stef 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
Callie 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
The 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.
- 04
Lena and Stef clash over several matters, including Lena quitting her job. Meanwhile, Robert's change of heart confuses Callie; an ambulance arrives at the Quinns' home; and Jesus is surprised by what he learns when he sneaks into Ana's AA meeting.
- 05
Kiara seeks help from Callie regarding an unfit foster home, but getting Kiara out proves difficult. Elsewhere, Mariana is recruited to join a team of gifted students, but she hides her high math scores from Mat; and Jesus tells Hayley his secret.
- 06
The family embark on a camping trip, but the kids aren't too excited about it. Meanwhile, Jesus' secrets are exposed; things get awkward between Callie and Brandon; Jude grows annoyed with how others treat him; and Mike invites Ana to move in with him.
- 07
Callie 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 go on a double date.
- 08
Callie 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 proposal; Jesus is offered the chance to attend a prestigious wrestling school.
- 09
Stef and Lena attempt to understand Callie's decision; Monte and Timothy's disagreement over the school curriculum puts Lena in a tough spot; Mariana tries to get a talented dancer to join her team.
- 10
Mariana organizes a student protest at school; Callie puts herself in danger when she learns Kiara is back in town and on the streets; Jude and Connor reach a critical point in their relationship.
- 11
Stef bends the truth with Lena about a way to adopt Callie, while Lena hides her emotions from Stef. Elsewhere, Brandon must make a sacrifice in order to live out his dream of being a classical musician; and a defiant Jude sees Connor.
- 12
Callie confronts demons from the past; Mariana worries about the future of Ana's baby; Jude deals with the repercussions of his poor decision; Lena discusses her domestic troubles with Monte.
- 13
With 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 will end in tragedy on "The Fosters" Spring Finale. A visit with Robert's father makes Robert and Callie see each other in a new light. Mariana prepares for a make-or-break dance team showdown at school, and Jude takes a stand for a friend.
- 14
In the third-season opener, the family deal with the repercussions of a bad car accident, and Stef searches for the driver of the other vehicle involved. Meanwhile, Callie continues her volunteer work; and Brandon enters a competitive music program.
- 15
Stef 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 and learns something unexpected; and Brandon lets go of some of his frustration.
- 16
Callie has doubts about trusting AJ; Stef reveals surprising news about Monte; Jude has a difficult time getting over the shooting incident.
- 17
Callie 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 if someone may be pregnant.
- 18
Jude throws Callie a party for her 17th birthday, and it's a much bigger bash than she expected, complete with some surprising guests. Meanwhile, Brandon's suspicions about AJ reach a breaking point; and Mariana and Callie secretly buy a car.
- 19
Stef and Lena hesitate to give their blessing when Mariana's biological grandfather tells her she must be baptized in order to be her new half-sister Isabella's godmother. Callie's actions at her birthday party are called out by Stef, and they make a big decision in order to avoid jeopardizing her adoption.
- 20
When things between Jesus and Lexi get hot and heavy, they are forced to face the possible consequences of their actions. Meanwhile, Callie gets closer to Wyatt but Brandon has serious reservations about Callie dating a "bad boy." Stef and Lena learn that two of their close friends, Kelly and Jenna, are having major relationship trouble and it causes them to look at the lack of romance in their own lives. Kelly and Jenna's hip and educated son, Garret (played by real life slam poet Noah St. John), catches Mariana's eye and she becomes desperate to fit in with his cool, edgy crowd. Jude is bullied at school for being different.
- 21
Callie 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 no-nonsense guidance. Brandon comes clean about the reason Callie ran away and, unbeknownst to Stef and Lena, he sets out to track her down. Meanwhile, Mariana volunteers to help with the school play in order to impress a cute boy, but when she gets paired up with an old "friend," it could spell trouble. Jesus' meds are having concerning side effects, and he's desperate to find an alternative to taking the pills. Mike suggests he participate in contact sports to help relieve his aggression, and Jesus tries out for the wrestling team.
- 22
Recent events bring up painful memories for Callie and Jude and make Callie question what is most important to her. Stef is flustered by a discovery about Lena and Mike is troubled by new developments in the shooting investigation. Meanwhile, Jesus' long distance relationship with Lexi is complicated by his growing bond with his wrestling teammate, Emma.
- 23
Stef and Mike are faced with the repercussions of a shocking revelation, and the fallout could destroy lives and relationships. Callie contemplates her upcoming adoption and Brandon's frustration leads him to make another regrettable decision. Mariana supports a friend with a difficult decision, and Jesus resolves to make a change for the better as he manages his ADHD. Jude gets asked out on a date.
- 24
Christmas is celebrated by the Fosters, and Stef feels that Sharon is being overgenerous. Meanwhile, a neighbor accuses Jesus of cheating in a house-decoration contest; and Jude overcompensates with Callie to alleviate his guilt over having been adopted.
- 25
After a turbulent few days in Turks & Caicos, the family starts to question if the wedding will actually take place. The moms make a huge decision that will change the family forever.
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