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The Fosters

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Stef Foster, a dedicated 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, Brandon, and their adopted twins, Mariana and Jesus. 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 welcome Callie and her brother, Jude, into their home thinking it's just for a few weeks, until a more permanent placement can be found. But life has something else in store for the Fosters.

Synopsis

Stef Foster, a dedicated 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, Brandon, and their adopted twins, Mariana and Jesus. 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 welcome Callie and her brother, Jude, into their home thinking it's just for a few weeks, until a more permanent placement can be found. But life has something else in store for the Fosters.

Episodes

Seasons & episodes

5 seasons

Pilot

1. Pilot

Jun 3, 2013 42 min

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.

Consequently

2. Consequently

Jun 10, 2013 42 min

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

Hostile Acts

3. Hostile Acts

Jun 17, 2013 42 min

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

Quinceanera

4. Quinceanera

Jun 24, 2013 42 min

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

The Morning After

5. The Morning After

Jul 1, 2013 42 min

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.

Saturday

6. Saturday

Jul 8, 2013 42 min

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

The Fallout

7. The Fallout

Jul 15, 2013 42 min

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

Clean

8. Clean

Jul 22, 2013 42 min

Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.

Vigil

9. Vigil

Jul 29, 2013 42 min

Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

I Do

10. I Do

Aug 5, 2013 42 min

The Fosters are getting married, but Stef is not as involved as a stressed out Lena would like.

The Honeymoon

11. The Honeymoon

Jan 13, 2014 42 min

The family is impacted by Callie's decision to run away; Mariana learns the truth about Lexi's trip.

House and Home

12. House and Home

Jan 20, 2014 42 min

Callie meets a woman who works in the foster care system; Brandon reveals why Callie ran away.

Things Unsaid

13. Things Unsaid

Jan 27, 2014 42 min

Lena worries when Stef returns to work; Kelsey exposes secrets from Mariana's past.

Family Day

14. Family Day

Feb 3, 2014 42 min

Stef and Lena visit Callie; Jude must decide if he wants to be a part of the Foster family.

Padre

15. Padre

Feb 10, 2014 42 min

A family gathering brings Callie back into the Fosters' home for the first time since she ran away.

Us Against the World

16. Us Against the World

Feb 17, 2014 42 min

Callie hopes to earn back the trust of her loved ones; Stef is called to testify in Mike's case.

Kids in the Hall

17. Kids in the Hall

Feb 24, 2014 42 min

Callie's good deed creates trouble for a friend; Brandon makes a deal with an unsavory classmate.

Escapes and Reversals

18. Escapes and Reversals

Mar 3, 2014 42 min

Jesus is pressured to make a difficult choice; Callie is torn between protecting two friends.

Don't Let Go

19. Don't Let Go

Mar 10, 2014 42 min

Callie reunites with her father; Jesus struggles to keep focused at school without his medication.

Metropolis

20. Metropolis

Mar 17, 2014 42 min

Mariana and Jesus worry about dates as the Winter Ball approaches; Zac's mother visits Lena.

Adoption Day

21. Adoption Day

Mar 24, 2014 42 min

Stef and Mike deal with the fallout from a shocking revelation; Brandon makes another bad decision.

Ensemble

Cast

Teri Polo

Teri Polo

Stef Foster

Sherri Saum

Sherri Saum

Lena Adams

Hayden Byerly

Hayden Byerly

Jude Jacob

Noah Centineo

Noah Centineo

Jesus Foster

David Lambert

David Lambert

Brandon Foster

Maia Mitchell

Maia Mitchell

Callie Adams Foster

Danny Nucci

Danny Nucci

Mike Foster

Cierra Ramirez

Cierra Ramirez

Mariana Foster

Production

The details

Release

2013

Seasons

5 seasons

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