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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Fosters Season 1 Episode 10 - I Do
    8.8/10(473 votes)

    #1 - I Do

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 15 - Padre
    8.7/10(366 votes)

    #2 - Padre

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Fosters Season 5 Episode 19 - Many Roads
    8.7/10(250 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.

    Director:Peter Paige
    Writers:Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

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  4. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 9 - Vigil
    8.5/10(376 votes)

    #4 - Vigil

    S1:E9

    Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 21 - The End of the Beginning
    8.5/10(317 votes)

    #5 - The End of the Beginning

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Fosters Season 3 Episode 19 - The Show
    8.5/10(423 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Fosters Season 4 Episode 1 - Potential Energy
    8.5/10(371 votes)

    #7 - Potential Energy

    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.

    Director:Rob Morrow
    Writers:Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

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  8. The Fosters Season 5 Episode 22 - Where the Heart Is
    8.5/10(210 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Joanna Johnson
    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  9. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 12 - House and Home
    8.4/10(349 votes)

    #9 - House and Home

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 21 - Adoption Day
    8.4/10(306 votes)

    #10 - Adoption Day

    S1:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 18 - Now Hear This
    8.4/10(316 votes)

    #11 - Now Hear This

    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.

    Director:Rob Morrow
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 10 - Someone's Little Sister
    8.3/10(295 votes)

    #12 - Someone's Little Sister

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 20 - Not That Kind of Girl
    8.3/10(280 votes)

    #13 - Not That Kind of Girl

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Fosters Season 3 Episode 9 - Idyllwild
    8.3/10(321 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Joanna Johnson
    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  15. The Fosters Season 4 Episode 20 - Until Tomorrow
    8.3/10(194 votes)

    #15 - Until Tomorrow

    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.

    Director:Peter Paige
    Writers:Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

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  16. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 4 - Quinceanera
    8.2/10(410 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 5 - The Morning After
    8.2/10(388 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writers:Marissa Jo Cerar, Paul Sciarrotta

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  18. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 7 - The Fallout
    8.2/10(367 votes)

    #18 - The Fallout

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 3 - Play
    8.2/10(287 votes)

    #19 - Play

    S2:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 6 - Mother
    8.2/10(289 votes)

    #20 - Mother

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 12 - Over/Under
    8.2/10(268 votes)

    #21 - Over/Under

    S2:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 14 - Mother Nature
    8.2/10(276 votes)

    #22 - Mother Nature

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Fosters Season 4 Episode 10 - Collateral Damage
    8.2/10(255 votes)

    #23 - Collateral Damage

    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.

    Director:Peter Paige
    Writers:Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

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  24. The Fosters Season 5 Episode 9 - Prom
    8.2/10(196 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Joanna Johnson
    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  25. The Fosters Season 5 Episode 12 - #IWasMadeInAmerica
    8.2/10(178 votes)

    #25 - #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.

    Directors:Kees Van Oostrum, Lee Rose
    Writer:Anne Meredith

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Best Episodes Summary

"I Do" is the best rated episode of "The Fosters". It scored 8.8/10 based on 473 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/5/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Padre".