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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!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "The Fosters" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 562 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/3/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Consequently".

  • Pilot
    8.0/10562 votes

    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/3/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Consequently
    7.9/10413 votes

    #2 - Consequently

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/10/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hostile Acts
    8.1/10377 votes

    #3 - Hostile Acts

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/17/2013

    Mike asks Brandon to move in with him, and Jesus and Lexi continue to keep their relationship a secret from Mariana.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Quinceanera
    8.2/10389 votes

    #4 - 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
    8.2/10367 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Saturday
    8.0/10343 votes

    #6 - Saturday

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/8/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Fallout
    8.2/10347 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Clean
    8.1/10341 votes

    #8 - Clean

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/22/2013

    Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Vigil
    8.5/10358 votes

    #9 - 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

  • I Do
    8.8/10451 votes

    #10 - 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

  • The Honeymoon
    8.1/10345 votes

    #11 - The Honeymoon

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/13/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • House and Home
    8.4/10331 votes

    #12 - 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

  • Things Unsaid
    8.1/10303 votes

    #13 - Things Unsaid

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/27/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Family Day
    8.2/10293 votes

    #14 - 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

  • Padre
    8.7/10350 votes

    #15 - 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

  • Us Against the World
    7.8/10273 votes

    #16 - Us Against the World

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/17/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kids in the Hall
    7.9/10276 votes

    #17 - Kids in the Hall

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/24/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Escapes and Reversals
    7.8/10277 votes

    #18 - Escapes and Reversals

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/3/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Don't Let Go
    7.9/10272 votes

    #19 - Don't Let Go

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/10/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Metropolis
    8.1/10281 votes

    #20 - Metropolis

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/17/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Adoption Day
    8.4/10288 votes

    #21 - 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