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The Best Episodes of The Fosters

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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 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.

Genre:Drama

Top Episode Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Fosters" is "I Do", rated 8.8/10 from 450 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "I Do" aired on 8/5/2013 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Many Roads".

  • I Do
    8.8/10 450 votes

    #1 - I Do

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/5/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Many Roads
    8.8/10 230 votes

    #2 - Many Roads

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 3/13/2018

    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

    Writer: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

  • Padre
    8.7/10 350 votes

    #3 - Padre

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/10/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Show
    8.6/10 397 votes

    #4 - The Show

    Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 3/21/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Vigil
    8.5/10 357 votes

    #5 - Vigil

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/29/2013

    Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Now Hear This
    8.5/10 297 votes

    #6 - Now Hear This

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/2/2015

    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: N/A

  • The End of the Beginning
    8.5/10 300 votes

    #7 - The End of the Beginning

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 3/23/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Potential Energy
    8.5/10 355 votes

    #8 - Potential Energy

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/20/2016

    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

    Writer: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

  • Where the Heart Is
    8.5/10 193 votes

    #9 - Where the Heart Is

    Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 6/6/2018

    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

  • House and Home
    8.4/10 331 votes

    #10 - House and Home

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/20/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Adoption Day
    8.4/10 288 votes

    #11 - Adoption Day

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/24/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Someone's Little Sister
    8.3/10 279 votes

    #12 - Someone's Little Sister

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 8/18/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Idyllwild
    8.3/10 301 votes

    #13 - Idyllwild

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/10/2015

    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

  • Until Tomorrow
    8.3/10 176 votes

    #14 - Until Tomorrow

    Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/11/2017

    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

    Writer: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

  • Quinceanera
    8.2/10 389 votes

    #15 - Quinceanera

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/24/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Morning After
    8.2/10 367 votes

    #16 - The Morning After

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/1/2013

    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

    Writer: Marissa Jo Cerar, Paul Sciarrotta

  • The Fallout
    8.2/10 347 votes

    #17 - The Fallout

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/15/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Family Day
    8.2/10 293 votes

    #18 - Family Day

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/3/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Play
    8.2/10 270 votes

    #19 - Play

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mother
    8.2/10 275 votes

    #20 - Mother

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Over/Under
    8.2/10 252 votes

    #21 - Over/Under

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/19/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mother Nature
    8.2/10 256 votes

    #22 - Mother Nature

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/2/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Not That Kind of Girl
    8.2/10 265 votes

    #23 - Not That Kind of Girl

    Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 3/16/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Collateral Damage
    8.2/10 241 votes

    #24 - Collateral Damage

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/29/2016

    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

    Writer: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

  • Prom
    8.2/10 179 votes

    #25 - Prom

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 9/5/2017

    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