- 8.8/10452 votesLoading...
#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.
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- 8.8/10233 votesLoading...
#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
- 8.7/10350 votesLoading...
#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.
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- 8.6/10400 votesLoading...
#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.
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- 8.5/10358 votesLoading...
#5 - Vigil
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/29/2013
Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.
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- 8.5/10299 votesLoading...
#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
- 8.5/10303 votesLoading...
#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.
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- 8.5/10357 votesLoading...
#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
- 8.5/10195 votesLoading...
#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
- 8.4/10331 votesLoading...
#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.
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- 8.4/10288 votesLoading...
#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.
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- 8.3/10281 votesLoading...
#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.
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- 8.3/10303 votesLoading...
#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
- 8.3/10179 votesLoading...
#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
- 8.2/10389 votesLoading...
#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.
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- 8.2/10367 votesLoading...
#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
- 8.2/10348 votesLoading...
#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.
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Writer: N/A
- 8.2/10293 votesLoading...
#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.
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- 8.2/10271 votesLoading...
#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.
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- 8.2/10276 votesLoading...
#20 - Mother
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2014
Lena learns about a medical issue affecting her pregnancy. Stef confronts Mike about Ana.
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- 8.2/10253 votesLoading...
#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.
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- 8.2/10257 votesLoading...
#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.
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- 8.2/10266 votesLoading...
#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.
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- 8.2/10242 votesLoading...
#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
- 8.2/10181 votesLoading...
#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
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!
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...
Genre:Drama
Best Episodes Summary
"I Do" is the best rated episode of "The Fosters". It scored 8.8/10 based on 452 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/5/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Many Roads".