The Fosters

2013 • Freeform

4.9

5.88K reviews

TV-14

Rating

Eligible

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Season 1 episodes (21)

1 Pilot

6/3/13

Season-only

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.

2 Consequently

6/10/13

Season-only

Callie is accused of selling pills around school, and Lena and Stef decide not to punish Brandon which causes tension among the parents.

3 Hostile Acts

6/17/13

Season-only

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

4 Quinceanera

6/24/13

Season-only

Everyone is celebrating Mariana's quinceanera, and the secret Jesus has been hiding comes to light, which causes tension between Mariana and Lexi.

5 The Morning After

7/1/13

Season-only

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.

6 Saturday

7/8/13

Season-only

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

7 The Fallout

7/15/13

Season-only

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

8 Clean

7/22/13

Season-only

Ana is pressuring Mariana for more money, so Jesus confronts his birth mother but there is an unexpected consequence.

9 Vigil

7/29/13

Season-only

Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

10 I Do

8/5/13

Season-only

The Fosters are getting married, but Stef is not as involved as a stressed out Lena would like. Callie faces a decision on her case against Liam.

11 The Honeymoon

1/13/14

Season-only

The family faces the realization Callie has run away. Mariana and Jesus spend as much time as possible with Lexi before she leaves for Honduras.

12 House and Home

1/20/14

Season-only

Callie's fate is left in a judge's hands. Mariana joins a school play. Jesus struggles with his ADHD medication.

13 Things Unsaid

1/27/14

Season-only

Callie and Brandon sneak around. Stef goes back to work, worrying Lena. Jesus joins the wrestling team. Mariana is caught in a love triangle.

14 Family Day

2/3/14

Season-only

Callie considers applying for an apartment. Lena wonders if she can still have a baby while Stef has trouble accepting her father's apology. Jesus diets to drop a weight class in wrestling.

15 Padre

2/10/14

Season-only

Stef deals with a loss. Callie faces a tough decision.

16 Us Against the World

2/17/14

Season-only

Brandon goes to extremes to pay Mike back for the piano lessons. Stef is worried about having to testify.

17 Kids in the Hall

2/24/14

Season-only

Callie takes pictures of other foster kids to help get them homes.

18 Escapes and Reversals

3/3/14

Season-only

Lexi visits Jesus by surprise. Stef and Lena decide on a sperm donor.

19 Don't Let Go

3/10/14

Season-only

Callie visits her father to see if he will sign away his parental rights so she and Jude can be adopted. Mariana meets Zac's mother.

20 Metropolis

3/17/14

Season-only

Ana gives Stef an ultimatum. Wyatt comes back to town. Callie is the butt of a school prank.

21 Adoption Day

3/24/14

Season-only

Callie and Jude find out the truth about Donald. Vico seeks revenge against Brandon.

About this show

From Executive Producer Jennifer Lopez comes the new original series The Fosters. This groundbreaking drama follows a multi-ethnic family of foster and biological kids being raised by two moms. Stef Foster, a 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 and their adopted twins. 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 warily welcome Callie into their home thinking it's just for a few weeks, until a more permanent placement can be found. Starring Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Jake T. Austin, David Lambert, Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez.

Ratings and reviews

4.9

5.88K reviews

Maria Osorio

June 21, 2014

Ive gone through family issues like the ones present --my mom is alcoholic and ive nearly been removed from my home a few times. There arent any shows out there that I can relate to; so when i saw the pilot for this show last year, i was ecstatic. Im really glad that this show has increased awareness a bit concerning bad home situations. Its just a bonus that all the actors are superb. This is a great great show and i recommend it to everyone because chances are you can relate to it one way or another.

17 people found this review helpful

The Brand Ambassador (Jenelle Laws)

July 3, 2014

I bumped into this show late 2013 and I have went threw trials and tribulations to continue watching it. Friends house, online, netflix you name it. Being in a 8yr same sex relationship while becoming a foster parent this show has helped my process.I have become more drawn to this than the L word when I first came out about my life choices. I could go on for days on the benefits of this show, but honestly im just proud of a show of this standard and what is represents. Great job to all those involved.

166 people found this review helpful

Chris VanDette

June 28, 2016

This show makes you feel at home, and the way they bring social issues to life pulls us together. They aren't afraid of the "elephant in the room." Young people have sex. Let's deal with it. People have problems with drugs & alcohol and mess up lives. Let's deal with it. Multi-ethnicity and sexual identity. Suicide, mental illness, gun violence. Let's deal with it. Not point fingers or assign blame. Not throw in the towel or stew in anger. Let's learn how to deal with life on life's terms. Together.

31 people found this review helpful

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