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 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.
Season 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Fosters" season 3 is "Wreckage", rated 7.5/10 from 293 user votes. It was directed by Peter Paige and written by Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige. "Wreckage" aired on 6/8/2015 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Father's Day".
7.5/10 293 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
8.1/10 275 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
7.7/10 250 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
8.0/10 270 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
7.5/10 264 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
7.5/10 243 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
7.2/10 255 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: Kris Q. Rehl, Cristian Martinez
8.1/10 255 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
8.3/10 301 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
8.1/10 284 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
7.2/10 242 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
7.1/10 214 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
7.3/10 214 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
7.5/10 215 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
7.2/10 210 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
7.5/10 210 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
7.7/10 192 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
7.7/10 208 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
8.6/10 397 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
7.8/10 233 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