The Fosters

The Best Episodes of The Fosters

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Every episode of The Fosters ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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. 8.8/10(460 votes)

    #1 - I Do

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    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:N/A
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  2. 8.8/10(242 votes)

    #2 - Many Roads

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    S5:E19

    It’s graduation day for Callie and Brandon, but after some shocking news, the family wonders whether they will make it to the ceremony.

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  3. 8.7/10(358 votes)

    #3 - Padre

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    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:N/A
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  4. 8.6/10(409 votes)

    #4 - The Show

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    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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  5. 8.5/10(366 votes)

    #5 - Vigil

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    S1:E9

    Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

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  6. 8.5/10(308 votes)

    #6 - Now Hear This

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    S2:E18

    Mariana finds it difficult to deal with impending changes at home and focuses her attention on organizing a student protest over an administrative incident at school. Meanwhile, when she learns Kiara is back in town and on the streets, Callie is willing to do anything she can in order to help her friend, even if that means disobeying Stef’s orders and putting herself in danger. Jude finally confronts Connor over the mixed messages he’s been sending, leading to a make-or-break moment in their friendship.

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    Director:Rob Morrow
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  8. 8.5/10(311 votes)

    #7 - The End of the Beginning

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    S2:E21

    Callie meets her grandfather, which gives her a new perspective on Robert. Meanwhile, Mariana gets ready for a crucial dance-team showdown; and Jude stands up for a friend.

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  9. 8.5/10(362 votes)

    #8 - Potential Energy

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    S4:E1

    Callie admits her past relationship with Brandon to her moms. But before Stef and Lena can even process the information, the school goes into a “Code Blue” lockdown when it’s discovered Mariana’s boyfriend Nick showed up with his father’s gun after seeing her kiss her ex-boyfriend Mat.

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  10. 8.5/10(203 votes)

    #9 - Where the Heart Is

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    S5:E22

    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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  11. 8.4/10(339 votes)

    #10 - House and Home

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    S1:E12

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

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  12. 8.4/10(299 votes)

    #11 - Adoption Day

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    S1:E21

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

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  13. 8.3/10(288 votes)

    #12 - Someone's Little Sister

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    S2:E10

    Callie asks her biological father for a favor; Connor is pressured to end his friendship with Jude.

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  14. 8.3/10(273 votes)

    #13 - Not That Kind of Girl

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    S2:E20

    Callie confronts demons from the past; Mariana worries about the future of Ana's baby; Jude deals with the repercussions of his poor decision; Lena discusses her domestic troubles with Monte.

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  15. 8.3/10(312 votes)

    #14 - Idyllwild

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    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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  16. 8.3/10(184 votes)

    #15 - Until Tomorrow

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    S4:E20

    Callie faces a life-changing decision to take a plea deal and go to jail for three years, or go to trial and risk an even longer sentence. Even though Callie struggles with her own situation, she tries to help Diamond out of hers which becomes extremely dangerous. With only 24 hours to make a difference in Callie’s case, Stef and Mike ramp up their investigation into the Martha Johnson murder bringing in as many leads as possible. Lena confronts Drew about his campaign to make a major change at Anchor Beach Community Charter School, while Mariana rallies her fellow students to protest. Meanwhile, Jesus starts to put together the pieces about Emma.

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  17. 8.2/10(397 votes)

    #16 - Quinceanera

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    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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  18. 8.2/10(376 votes)

    #17 - The Morning After

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    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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  19. 8.2/10(357 votes)

    #18 - The Fallout

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    S1:E7

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

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  20. 8.2/10(348 votes)

    #19 - Clean

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    S1:E8

    Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.

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  21. 8.2/10(300 votes)

    #20 - Family Day

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    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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  22. 8.2/10(280 votes)

    #21 - Play

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    S2:E3

    While Lena and Stef are away on a babymoon, the kids throw a party that gets out of hand.

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  23. 8.2/10(282 votes)

    #22 - Mother

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    S2:E6

    Lena learns about a medical issue affecting her pregnancy. Stef confronts Mike about Ana.

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  24. 8.2/10(261 votes)

    #23 - Over/Under

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    S2:E12

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

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  25. 8.2/10(266 votes)

    #24 - Mother Nature

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    S2:E14

    The Adams fosters kids are not very excited to head out to the wilderness for a family camping trip, but Jesus shakes things up when he can no longer hold onto his secrets and gets a surprise visit. Callie and Brandon awkwardly navigate their relationship while Jude gets fed up with the way he’s being treated. Meanwhile, Mike asks Ana to move in with him.

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  26. 8.2/10(248 votes)

    #25 - Collateral Damage

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    S4:E10

    Callie and the family set up a “Justice for Jack” booth at a music festival in order to gather signatures to stop Justina’s foster care bill, but Callie’s persistence in advocating for both Jack and Kyle lands her in a dangerous situation. Additionally, Callie’s efforts are sidelined when the tensions between her boyfriend AJ and her friend Aaron come to a head. Mariana, still taking Jesus’ ADHD prescription medication, sees Nick and runs away from the festival, sending the family into a frantic search for her. Meanwhile, Stef discovers that her inquiries into Kyle’s case will have repercussions at her job.

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Best Episodes Summary

"I Do" is the best rated episode of "The Fosters". It scored 8.8/10 based on 460 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/5/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Many Roads".