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The Best Episodes of The Fosters

Every episode of The Fosters ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Fosters!

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 Padre
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - 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
  2. Background image for Adoption Day
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - 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
  3. Background image for Many Roads
    8.7/10(244 votes)

    #3 - Many Roads

    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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  4. Background image for The Show
    8.5/10(414 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 Where the Heart Is
    8.5/10(205 votes)

    #5 - Where the Heart Is

    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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    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Vigil

    S1:E9

    Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

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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 Prom
    8.2/10(190 votes)

    #8 - Prom

    S5:E9

    It’s prom night at Anchor Beach. Grace’s mom has a candid conversation with Brandon, meanwhile Ximena faces a life-altering decision when ICE agents show up at prom.

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    8.2/10(171 votes)

    #9 - #IWasMadeInAmerica

    S5:E12

    Callie and her friends support Ximena in a big way at a conservative anti-immigration rally and get a lot of buzz for Ximena’s plight. Meanwhile, an unlikely source offers a key piece of evidence that may help save Anchor Beach from going private and the family celebrates Stef’s birthday.

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  11. Background image for Father's Day
    8.1/10(288 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. Background image for Daughters
    8.1/10(268 votes)

    #11 - 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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    8.1/10(296 votes)

    #12 - 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
  14. Background image for Mother's Day
    8.1/10(170 votes)

    #13 - Mother's Day

    S5:E15

    Stef’s mom comes to visit and helps Stef cope with a tough time. Meanwhile, Callie and Jude grapple with the memory of their biological mother.

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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - 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
  16. Background image for Clean
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Clean

    S1:E8

    Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Family Day
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - 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
  18. Background image for Kids in the Hall
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Kids in the Hall

    S1:E17

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Escapes and Reversals
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Escapes and Reversals

    S1:E18

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Don't Let Go
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Don't Let Go

    S1:E19

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Metropolis
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - 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
  22. Background image for Over/Under
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - 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
  23. Background image for More Than Words
    8.0/10(283 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for The Long Haul
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for Dirty Laundry
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - 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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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Who Knows

    S4:E19

    It seems just about everyone in the Adams Foster household has a secret, but unfortunately for each of them, they all start spilling out. With Callie’s court date inching closer, Robert’s attorneys present a defense strategy that Callie vehemently opposes. Monte and Lena join forces to stop Drew’s underhanded dealings. Stef works to bust Diamond’s pimp. Jesus asks Gabe to keep a secret from his moms.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Padre" is the best rated episode of "The Fosters". It scored 9/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/10/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Adoption Day".