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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 15 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 21 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 9 - Vigil
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Vigil

    S1:E9

    Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 6 - Saturday
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Saturday

    S1:E6

    Brandon has an audition for a sought after piano coach, while Jesus is invited to a church camp.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 8 - Clean
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Clean

    S1:E8

    Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 14 - Family Day
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 17 - Kids in the Hall
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Kids in the Hall

    S1:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 18 - Escapes and Reversals
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Escapes and Reversals

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 19 - Don't Let Go
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Don't Let Go

    S1:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 20 - Metropolis
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 12 - Over/Under
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. The Fosters Season 4 Episode 16 - The Long Haul
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Bradley Bredeweg
    Writers:Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn

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  13. The Fosters Season 4 Episode 18 - Dirty Laundry
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Laura Nisbet Peters
    Writers:Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn

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  14. The Fosters Season 4 Episode 19 - Who Knows
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Joanna Johnson
    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  15. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 2 - Consequently
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Consequently

    S1:E2

    Callie is accused of selling pills around school, and Lena and Stef decide not to punish Brandon which causes tension among the parents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 7 - The Fallout
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #16 - 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. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 3 - Play
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - 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. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 10 - Someone's Little Sister
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 11 - Christmas Past
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Christmas Past

    S2:E11

    Brandon looks back on Callie and Jude’s first Christmas with the Foster family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 13 - Stay
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Stay

    S2:E13

    Kiara seeks help after being placed in an unfit foster home; Mariana downplays her high math scores.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 17 - The Silence She Keeps
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #21 - The Silence She Keeps

    S2:E17

    Stef and Lena attempt to understand Callie's decision; Monte and Timothy's disagreement over the school curriculum puts Lena in a tough spot; Mariana tries to get a talented dancer to join her team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Fosters Season 5 Episode 22 - Where the Heart Is
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. The Fosters Season 3 Episode 19 - The Show
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. The Fosters Season 5 Episode 11 - Invisible
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Invisible

    S5:E11

    Callie actively helps to make Ximena’s fight visible. Meanwhile, Brandon and Grace struggle to be intimate knowing her diagnosis and Mariana is suddenly courted by multiple suitors.

    Director:Laura Nisbet Peters
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Fosters Season 2 Episode 15 - Light of Day
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Light of Day

    S2:E15

    Callie decides to try a new tactic with Robert while Brandon aims to convince the band that his mom’s rules can work for everyone. News about Ana’s situation gives Mariana an idea that would affect the entire Adams Foster family. Meanwhile, Jude tries to make amends with Connor and agrees to go on a group date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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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".