Episode 1
Pilot
42m4.9 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Madisen Beaty, Daffany Clark, Alexandra Barreto, April Parker Jones
TV series
The Fosters
2013TV-145 seasons7.5 / 10
How do you define family?
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 2
Consequently
42m6.4 / 10
Callie is accused of selling pills around school, and Lena and Stef decide not to punish Brandon which causes tension among the parents.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bianca A. Santos, Madisen Beaty, Anne Winters, Jay Ali, Reiley McClendon
Episode 3
Hostile Acts
42m5.8 / 10
Mike asks Brandon to move in with him, and Jesus and Lexi continue to keep their relationship a secret from Mariana.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bianca A. Santos, Madisen Beaty, Jay Ali, Norma Maldonado, Alex Saxon
Episode 4
Quinceanera
42m4.5 / 10
Everyone is celebrating Mariana's quinceanera, and the secret Jesus has been hiding comes to light, which causes tension between Mariana and Lexi.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bianca A. Santos, Madisen Beaty, Lorraine Toussaint, Alex Saxon, Emanuel Borria
Episode 5
The Morning After
42m4.5 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by Marissa Jo Cerar, Paul SciarrottaGuest stars Bianca A. Santos, Gavin Macintosh, Noah St. John, Suzanne Cryer, Jarid Root, Alex Saxon
Episode 6
Saturday
42m6.2 / 10
Brandon has an audition for a sought after piano coach, while Jesus is invited to a church camp.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bianca A. Santos, Madisen Beaty, Alexandra Barreto, Anne Winters, Sam McMurray, Brandon W. Jones, Justina Machado, Carlos Sanz
Episode 7
The Fallout
42m6.4 / 10
Lexi's parents punish her when they find out the truth about Lexi and Jesus.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bianca A. Santos, Gavin Macintosh, Alexandra Barreto, Anne Winters, Brandon W. Jones, Justina Machado, Carlos Sanz, Mary Mouser
Episode 8
Clean
42m6.2 / 10
Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bianca A. Santos, Madisen Beaty, Alexandra Barreto, April Parker Jones, Necar Zadegan, Alex Saxon
Episode 9
Vigil
42m6.5 / 10
Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.
Episode credits
Guest stars Madisen Beaty, Alexandra Barreto, April Parker Jones, Alex Saxon
Episode 10
I Do
42m5.0 / 10mid season
The Fosters are getting married, but Stef is not as involved as a stressed out Lena would like.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bianca A. Santos, Madisen Beaty, Lorraine Toussaint, Sam McMurray, Brandon W. Jones, Justina Machado, Carlos Sanz, April Parker Jones
Episode 11
The Honeymoon
42m4.5 / 10
The family is impacted by Callie's decision to run away; Mariana learns the truth about Lexi's trip.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bianca A. Santos, Jay Ali, Garrett Clayton, Alex Saxon
Episode 12
House and Home
42m4.3 / 10
Callie meets a woman who works in the foster care system; Brandon reveals why Callie ran away.
Episode credits
Guest stars Madisen Beaty, Cherinda Kincherlow, Julian De La Celle, Daffany Clark, Anne Winters, Annamarie Kenoyer, Rosie O'Donnell, Alicia Sixtos
Episode 13
Things Unsaid
42m4.2 / 10
Lena worries when Stef returns to work; Kelsey exposes secrets from Mariana's past.
Episode credits
Guest stars Gavin Macintosh, Cherinda Kincherlow, Julian De La Celle, Daffany Clark, Anne Winters, Jay Ali, April Parker Jones, Norma Maldonado
Episode 14
Family Day
42m6.2 / 10
Stef and Lena visit Callie; Jude must decide if he wants to be a part of the Foster family.
Episode credits
Guest stars Cherinda Kincherlow, Daffany Clark, Sam McMurray, Annamarie Kenoyer, Rosie O'Donnell, Alicia Sixtos, Hayley Kiyoko, Amanda Leighton
Episode 15
Padre
42m7.0 / 10
A family gathering brings Callie back into the Fosters' home for the first time since she ran away.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bianca A. Santos, Gavin Macintosh, Lorraine Toussaint, April Parker Jones, Sadie Alexandru, Amanda Leighton
Episode 16
Us Against the World
42m5.8 / 10
Callie hopes to earn back the trust of her loved ones; Stef is called to testify in Mike's case.
Episode credits
Guest stars Madisen Beaty, Gavin Macintosh, Cherinda Kincherlow, Julian De La Celle, Daffany Clark, Alexandra Barreto, Anne Winters, Marla Sokoloff
Episode 17
Kids in the Hall
42m6.2 / 10
Callie's good deed creates trouble for a friend; Brandon makes a deal with an unsavory classmate.
Episode credits
Guest stars Cherinda Kincherlow, Julian De La Celle, Daffany Clark, Jay Ali, Marla Sokoloff, Norma Maldonado, Reiley McClendon, Garrett Clayton
Episode 18
Escapes and Reversals
42m6.2 / 10
Jesus is pressured to make a difficult choice; Callie is torn between protecting two friends.
Episode credits
Guest stars Bianca A. Santos, Julian De La Celle, Daffany Clark, Jay Ali, Marla Sokoloff, Jamie McShane, Reiley McClendon, Amanda Leighton
Episode 19
Don't Let Go
42m6.2 / 10
Callie reunites with her father; Jesus struggles to keep focused at school without his medication.
Episode credits
Guest stars Julian De La Celle, Daffany Clark, Jay Ali, Marla Sokoloff, Jamie McShane, Amanda Leighton
Episode 20
Metropolis
42m6.2 / 10
Mariana and Jesus worry about dates as the Winter Ball approaches; Zac's mother visits Lena.
Episode credits
Guest stars Madisen Beaty, Julian De La Celle, Daffany Clark, Alexandra Barreto, Marla Sokoloff, Norma Maldonado, Reiley McClendon, Alex Saxon
Episode 21
Adoption Day
42m7.0 / 10finale
Stef and Mike deal with the fallout from a shocking revelation; Brandon makes another bad decision.
Episode credits
Guest stars Gavin Macintosh, Cherinda Kincherlow, Julian De La Celle, Daffany Clark, Alexandra Barreto, Jay Ali, Marla Sokoloff, Reiley McClendon
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
More about The Fosters
Cast
Teri PoloStef Foster
Sherri SaumLena Adams
Jake T. AustinJesus Foster
Hayden ByerlyJude Jacob
Noah CentineoJesus Foster
David LambertBrandon Foster
Maia MitchellCallie Adams Foster
Danny NucciMike FosterCredits
- Created by
- Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 104
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABC FamilyUnited States
FreeformUnited States- ProdCoUnited Kingdom
Nuyorican ProductionsUnited States
Themes
blended familyfamily relationshipsfoster childfoster familygay parentteen drama
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