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The Best Episodes of The Fosters Season 3

Every episode of The Fosters Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Fosters Season 3!

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 3 Ratings Summary

"Wreckage" is the best rated episode of "The Fosters" season 3. It scored 7.5/10 based on 294 votes. Directed by Peter Paige and written by Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige, it aired on 6/8/2015. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Father's Day".

  • Wreckage
    7.5/10294 votes

    #1 - Wreckage

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2015

    As the family deals with the aftermath of the terrible car accident, Stef is determined to find the driver responsible for the crash. Callie continues to volunteer at the drop-in center where she meets AJ, a foster teen runaway searching for his older brother. Brandon starts at the Idyllwild Music Program and quickly realizes that he will be faced with serious competition. Meanwhile, Jude tells Connor he prefers to keep their relationship private at school.

    Director: Peter Paige

    Writer: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

  • Father's Day
    8.1/10277 votes

    #2 - Father's Day

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2015

    As part of their annual tradition, Stef and Lena have Mike over for Father's Day brunch. Jude surprises everyone, especially Callie, by inviting his biological father, Donald, to join them. Callie spends Father's Day with the Quinns and hears some surprising news. Frustrated by his situation at Idyllwild, Brandon let's off some steam with his classmates.

    Director: Aprill Winney

    Writer: Joanna Johnson

  • Déjà Vu
    7.7/10252 votes

    #3 - Déjà Vu

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/22/2015

    When the family takes a vested interest in AJ, Callie has doubts about whether she can trust him. Stef surprises Lena with some news about Monte. Meanwhile, Jude has trouble moving on from the trauma of the shooting incident.

    Director: Charlie Stratton

    Writer: Thomas Higgins

  • More Than Words
    8.0/10272 votes

    #4 - More Than Words

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 6/29/2015

    When Lena’s half-brother Nate comes for a visit with Lena and her parents, Lena aims to get an apology for an offensive name he called her mother years ago. Meanwhile, Cole invites Callie, Jude and Connor to an LGBTQ prom.

    Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer

    Writer: Marissa Jo Cerar

  • Going South
    7.5/10266 votes

    #5 - Going South

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/6/2015

    Callie convinces Brandon to head out on a mysterious trip that brings them to Mexico. Stef and Lena discover an empty pregnancy test box in the trash and wonder if someone in the house is worried they are pregnant.

    Director: Elodie Keene

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • It's My Party
    7.5/10245 votes

    #6 - It's My Party

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/13/2015

    Callie thinks she's celebrating her 17th birthday with just the family, but Jude surprises her with a house party. Jude's surprise risks exposing both Callie's and Mariana's secrets when he innocently invites Rafael and Wyatt to attend. Meanwhile, Brandon's suspicions about AJ's behavior come to a head, and Mariana and Callie decide to buy a car together without telling their moms.

    Director: Kees Van Oostrum

    Writer: Megan Lynn, Wade Solomon

  • Faith, Hope, Love
    7.2/10257 votes

    #7 - Faith, Hope, Love

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/27/2015

    Stef and Lena hesitate to give their blessing when Mariana’s biological grandfather tells her she must be baptized in order to be her new half-sister Isabella’s godmother. Callie’s actions at her birthday party are called out by Stef, and they make a big decision in order to avoid jeopardizing her adoption.

    Director: Jann Turner

    Writer: Cristian Martinez, Kris Q. Rehl

  • Daughters
    8.1/10257 votes

    #8 - Daughters

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 8/3/2015

    When Rita’s daughter shows up unexpectedly, Callie sees a different side of Rita and learns the reason behind their strained relationship.

    Director: Chandra Wilson

    Writer: Elle Johnson

  • Idyllwild
    8.3/10303 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Lucky
    8.1/10286 votes

    #10 - Lucky

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 8/17/2015

    Amid tensions in their own relationship, Stef and Lena host a 40th anniversary party for Lena’s parents.

    Director: Peter Paige

    Writer: Peter Paige

  • First Impressions
    7.2/10244 votes

    #11 - First Impressions

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/25/2016

    Callie is now officially adopted into the Adams Foster family and must put aside any romantic feelings for Brandon. She does so by throwing herself into her “Fost and Found” website, even drawing the interest of an investor.

    Director: Peter Paige

    Writer: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

  • Mixed Messages
    7.1/10216 votes

    #12 - Mixed Messages

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2016

    Brandon is upset when he learns that his shared secret with Callie is in jeopardy. Lena and Stef’s mother, Sharon, disagrees over how Stef should handle her diagnosis. Meanwhile, Mariana’s run for junior class president heats up as the simmering resentment between her and Lexi comes to a head.

    Director: Rich Newey

    Writer: Thomas Higgins

  • If And When
    7.3/10216 votes

    #13 - If And When

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/2016

    Callie is surprised to find that Jude is spending time with Jack, a quirky foster teen they met at a foster youth event. Brandon and Mat decide to write a Romeo & Juliet rock musical as their senior thesis project, but they disagree over who should play Juliet. Meanwhile, Jesus asks Ana about the identity of his and Mariana's birth father.

    Director: Elodie Keene

    Writer: Anne Meredith

  • Under Water
    7.5/10217 votes

    #14 - Under Water

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2016

    After Callie and Jude discover Jack is being abused by other boys in his group foster home, they turn to foster care advocate Justina to get him help. Jesus attempts to get to know Gabe at work even as Nick urges him to tell Gabe the truth about who he is. Meanwhile, Mariana is surprised when Nick asks her out.

    Director: Ron Lagomarsino

    Writer: Joanna Johnson

  • Minor Offenses
    7.2/10212 votes

    #15 - Minor Offenses

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/22/2016

    While Stef recovers from surgery, she and Lena grow concerned when they find out Justina wants Callie to support a legislation that they know nothing about.

    Director: Rob Morrow

    Writer: Michael MacLennan

  • EQ
    7.5/10212 votes

    #16 - EQ

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 2/29/2016

    Stef begins teaching a class in the police department’s youth outreach program, but she soon realizes that it is not as easy as she thought it would be.

    Director: Anne Renton

    Writer: Anne Meredith

  • Sixteen
    7.7/10194 votes

    #17 - Sixteen

    Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 3/7/2016

    Jesus is upset after his plans for a low key birthday are supplanted by Mariana, who plans a huge dance party instead. Jude is excited by the prospect of a weekend visit with Connor. Meanwhile, Callie and Brandon strike a truce by agreeing not to bring their new respective significant others home or to family functions.

    Director: Elodie Keene

    Writer: Marissa Jo Cerar

  • Rehearsal
    7.6/10210 votes

    #18 - Rehearsal

    Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 3/14/2016

    Brandon plays referee between the two stars of his show, Mariana and Mat. Callie testifies on behalf of Daphne in an effort to help her get her daughter back.

    Director: Norman Buckley

    Writer: Megan Lynn, Wade Solomon

  • The Show
    8.6/10400 votes

    #19 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kingdom Come
    7.8/10235 votes

    #20 - Kingdom Come

    Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 3/28/2016

    A tragic loss brings the family together. Despite Callie’s hesitation, Justina moves forward with the Fost and Found launch party. Brandon tells his moms that Cortney has a son.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A