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The Best Episodes of The Fosters

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The Best Episodes of The Fosters

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...

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  1. Background image for I Do
    8.7/10(465 votes)

    #1 - I Do

    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Padre
    8.7/10(361 votes)

    #2 - Padre

    S1:E15

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Vigil
    8.5/10(370 votes)

    #3 - Vigil

    S1:E9

    Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for The Show
    8.5/10(415 votes)

    #4 - The Show

    S3:E19

    As Brandon debuts his “Romeo and Juliet” rock musical, moments in the production are hitting home for the Adams Foster family, causing them to look back at recent events.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for House and Home
    8.4/10(343 votes)

    #5 - House and Home

    S1:E12

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Adoption Day
    8.4/10(302 votes)

    #6 - Adoption Day

    S1:E21

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Idyllwild
    8.3/10(315 votes)

    #7 - Idyllwild

    S3:E9

    The family heads to Idyllwild for Brandon’s music competition where long-held feelings are revealed and life-changing secrets are unveiled.

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  9. Background image for Quinceanera
    8.2/10(401 votes)

    #8 - Quinceanera

    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for The Morning After
    8.2/10(379 votes)

    #9 - The Morning After

    S1:E5

    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.

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  11. Background image for The Fallout
    8.2/10(360 votes)

    #10 - The Fallout

    S1:E7

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Clean
    8.2/10(352 votes)

    #11 - Clean

    S1:E8

    Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Family Day
    8.2/10(303 votes)

    #12 - Family Day

    S1:E14

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Hostile Acts
    8.1/10(390 votes)

    #13 - Hostile Acts

    S1:E3

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for The Honeymoon
    8.1/10(356 votes)

    #14 - The Honeymoon

    S1:E11

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for Things Unsaid
    8.1/10(315 votes)

    #15 - Things Unsaid

    S1:E13

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Metropolis
    8.1/10(294 votes)

    #16 - Metropolis

    S1:E20

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Father's Day
    8.1/10(288 votes)

    #17 - Father's Day

    S3:E2

    As part of their annual tradition, Stef and Lena have Mike over for Father's Day brunch. Jude surprises everyone, especially Callie, by inviting his biological father, Donald, to join them. Callie spends Father's Day with the Quinns and hears some surprising news. Frustrated by his situation at Idyllwild, Brandon let's off some steam with his classmates.

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  19. Background image for Daughters
    8.1/10(268 votes)

    #18 - Daughters

    S3:E8

    When Rita’s daughter shows up unexpectedly, Callie sees a different side of Rita and learns the reason behind their strained relationship.

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  20. Background image for Lucky
    8.1/10(296 votes)

    #19 - Lucky

    S3:E10

    Amid tensions in their own relationship, Stef and Lena host a 40th anniversary party for Lena’s parents.

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    Director:Peter Paige
  21. Background image for Pilot
    8.0/10(580 votes)

    #20 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Saturday
    8.0/10(354 votes)

    #21 - Saturday

    S1:E6

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for Over/Under
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Over/Under

    S2:E12

    Stef and Lena take different sides on several issues; Brandon is invited to attend a music program.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for More Than Words
    8.0/10(283 votes)

    #23 - More Than Words

    S3:E4

    When Lena’s half-brother Nate comes for a visit with Lena and her parents, Lena aims to get an apology for an offensive name he called her mother years ago. Meanwhile, Cole invites Callie, Jude and Connor to an LGBTQ prom.

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  25. Background image for The Long Haul
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - The Long Haul

    S4:E16

    Sharon and Will return to the Adams Foster home with news that they are engaged. In an effort to come clean with Jesus, Emma writes him a letter but learns he is hiding a secret of his own. Meanwhile, Jude is teased at school when Lena organizes an LGBTQ-friendly sex ed class for students.

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  26. Background image for Dirty Laundry
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Dirty Laundry

    S4:E18

    As Stef works longer hours in her new position, Lena feels overwhelmed trying to keep up with the complicated lives of their five teenagers in addition to the pressures of her own job. Jude, fed up with being bullied at school, resorts to bullying tactics of his own. Callie heads to Los Angeles with Aaron to visit his parents, who are struggling with Aaron being transgender.

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Best Episodes Summary

"I Do" is the best rated episode of "The Fosters". It scored 8.7/10 based on 465 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/5/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Padre".