The essential episodes of The Fosters
Watch these 15 in order and you've got The Fosters — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Callie is quick to observe that the Fosters are an atypical family, and her blunt commentary hits a nerve with Jesus and Mariana who are struggling with their own identities. The twins have the opportunity to meet their birth mother, but they aren't sure if they are emotionally ready, or if they want to share the experience with their adoptive moms. Callie also discovers that Mariana is harboring a secret that could land her in serious trouble.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
- 04
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.
- 05
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.
- 06
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.
- 07
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.
- 08
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.
- 09
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.
- 10
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.
- 11
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.
- 12
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.
- 13
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.
- 14
Callie 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 interest in reopening Kyle murder's case puts her in danger.
- 15
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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