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The Best Episodes of The Fosters Season 1

Every episode of The Fosters Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Fosters Season 1!

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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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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Fosters Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.0/10(590 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    Callie, a 16-year-old girl fresh out of juvenile hall, goes to live in the care of Lena and her partner Stef and their kids.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 2 - Consequently
    7.9/10(435 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 3 - Hostile Acts
    8.1/10(397 votes)

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

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

    #5 - 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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  6. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 6 - Saturday
    8.0/10(361 votes)

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

    #7 - 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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  9. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 8 - Clean
    8.1/10(358 votes)

    #8 - Clean

    S1:E8

    Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #9 - Vigil

    S1:E9

    Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #10 - 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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  12. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 11 - The Honeymoon
    8.1/10(362 votes)

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

    #12 - 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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  14. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 13 - Things Unsaid
    8.0/10(321 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 14 - Family Day
    8.1/10(308 votes)

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

    #15 - 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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  17. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 16 - Us Against the World
    7.8/10(286 votes)

    #16 - Us Against the World

    S1:E16

    Callie hopes to earn back the trust of her loved ones; Stef is called to testify in Mike's case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 17 - Kids in the Hall
    7.9/10(291 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 18 - Escapes and Reversals
    7.8/10(292 votes)

    #18 - 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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  20. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 19 - Don't Let Go
    7.9/10(288 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. The Fosters Season 1 Episode 20 - Metropolis
    8.1/10(298 votes)

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

    #21 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Fosters" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 590 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/3/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Consequently".