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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 from a previous marriage, Brandon, and their adopted twins, Mariana and Jesus. Their lives are disrupted in unexpected ways when Lena meets Callie, a hardened teen with an abusive past who has spent her life in and out of foster homes. Lena and Stef welcome Callie and her brother, Jude, into their home thinking it's just for a few weeks, until a more permanent placement can be found. But life has something else in store for the Fosters.

Genre:Drama

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Fosters" season 1 is "Pilot", rated 8/10 from 560 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Pilot" aired on 6/3/2013 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Consequently".

  • Pilot
    8.0/10 560 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
    7.9/10 412 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
    8.1/10 377 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
    8.2/10 389 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
    8.2/10 367 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
    8.0/10 343 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
    8.2/10 347 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
    8.1/10 341 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
    8.5/10 357 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
    8.8/10 450 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
    8.1/10 345 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
    8.4/10 331 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
    8.1/10 303 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
    8.2/10 293 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
    8.7/10 350 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
    7.8/10 273 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
    7.9/10 276 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
    7.8/10 277 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
    7.9/10 272 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
    8.1/10 281 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
    8.4/10 288 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