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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 I Do
    8.7/10(469 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. Background image for Padre
    8.6/10(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. Background image for Vigil
    8.5/10(373 votes)

    #3 - Vigil

    S1:E9

    Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for The End of the Beginning
    8.5/10(317 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Background image for The Show
    8.5/10(418 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Background image for Potential Energy
    8.5/10(369 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. Background image for House and Home
    8.4/10(348 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Background image for Adoption Day
    8.4/10(306 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. Background image for Now Hear This
    8.4/10(314 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Background image for Someone's Little Sister
    8.3/10(295 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. Background image for Idyllwild
    8.3/10(318 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Background image for Until Tomorrow
    8.3/10(192 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. Background image for Quinceanera
    8.2/10(406 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. Background image for The Morning After
    8.2/10(383 votes)

    #14 - 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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  16. Background image for The Fallout
    8.2/10(363 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for Play
    8.2/10(287 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. Background image for Mother
    8.2/10(288 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. Background image for Not That Kind of Girl
    8.2/10(279 votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. Background image for Collateral Damage
    8.2/10(253 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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  21. Background image for Hostile Acts
    8.1/10(394 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Clean
    8.1/10(355 votes)

    #21 - Clean

    S1:E8

    Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for The Honeymoon
    8.1/10(360 votes)

    #22 - The Honeymoon

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Things Unsaid
    8.1/10(319 votes)

    #23 - Things Unsaid

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Family Day
    8.1/10(308 votes)

    #24 - Family Day

    S1:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Metropolis
    8.1/10(298 votes)

    #25 - Metropolis

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"I Do" is the best rated episode of "The Fosters". It scored 8.7/10 based on 469 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".