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The Best Episodes of The Fosters Season 4

Every episode of The Fosters Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Fosters Season 4!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Fosters Season 4 Episode 1 - Potential Energy
    8.5/10(372 votes)

    #1 - Potential Energy

    S4:E1

    Callie admits her past relationship with Brandon to her moms. But before Stef and Lena can even process the information, the school goes into a “Code Blue” lockdown when it’s discovered Mariana’s boyfriend Nick showed up with his father’s gun after seeing her kiss her ex-boyfriend Mat.

    Director:Rob Morrow
    Writers:Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

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  2. The Fosters Season 4 Episode 2 - Safe
    7.6/10(276 votes)

    #2 - Safe

    S4:E2

    After being given the all clear to head home, tensions are still running high in the Adams Foster household. Fragile and skittish from the school lockdown, the family sticks close, but their secrets keep them apart. Callie and Brandon anxiously wait for their moms to address their behavior in Idyllwild while Stef warns everyone to stay off their phones and computers due to the rumors swirling around their family.

    Director:Rob Morrow
    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  3. The Fosters Season 4 Episode 3 - Trust
    7.3/10(233 votes)

    #3 - Trust

    S4:E3

    In the aftermath of the school lockdown, Mariana is called out by other students who blame her for Nick’s actions. Callie is also taunted at school and her inappropriate reaction gets her suspended. But what starts off as a punishment turns into an adventure when she meets Aaron, a handsome young law student who knows nothing about her or her past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Fosters Season 4 Episode 4 - Now for Then
    7.3/10(238 votes)

    #4 - Now for Then

    S4:E4

    Callie starts her senior project of photographing the outside of her and Jude’s seven former foster homes. But, when an unexpected encounter with a former foster mother brings her inside, Callie decides to reach out to other people who have fostered her and is shocked to learn that a 17-year-old former foster brother has been convicted of murder. Stressed out by the hardships of supporting himself and Cortney, Brandon throws a house party and things take a turn for the worse. Stef and Lena offer to pay for an attorney to help get Gabe off of the sex offender registry, which is currently putting Lena’s job at risk and causing friction between Mike and Ana. Meanwhile, Mariana tells her moms that, in order to feel safe again, she wants to visit Nick and put an end to their relationship once and for all.

    Director:Silas Howard
    Writer:Constance M. Burge

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  5. The Fosters Season 4 Episode 5 - Forty
    7.5/10(234 votes)

    #5 - Forty

    S4:E5

    Lena is excited that her family is coming together to throw her a 70s-themed 40th birthday party. But, when Lena’s mom Dana shares her suspicions about Stewart’s behavior, it threatens to put a damper on the festivities. Convinced her former foster brother Kyle has been wrongly convicted of murder, Callie and Aaron try to track down a witness in the case. Mariana and her female STEAM club teammates compete for an invite to the Regional Robotics Competition. Meanwhile, Jude is hurt to discover that Connor came to town and didn’t tell him, and Brandon considers drastic measures to make extra money.

    Director:Velvet Andrews-Smith
    Writers:Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn

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  6. The Fosters Season 4 Episode 6 - Justify
    7.4/10(225 votes)

    #6 - Justify

    S4:E6

    Lena is shocked by the news that her dad has been hiding something that directly puts them all in jeopardy. Additionally, she uncovers a major secret that Brandon has been keeping. Mariana continues to be pressured by Nick and must deal with direct opposition from the male members on her STEAM team. Meanwhile, Jesus grows resentful of Emma’s behavior, and Jude discovers Noah has a medical marijuana card.

    Director:Kelli Williams
    Writer:Cristian Martinez

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  7. The Fosters Season 4 Episode 7 - Highs & Lows
    7.1/10(220 votes)

    #7 - Highs & Lows

    S4:E7

    When Jesus’s birth father, Gabe, doesn’t show up to work on Stef and Lena’s garage, Jesus takes on the job himself and gets injured in the process. An exhausted Mariana, deep into her robotics STEAM project, takes Jesus’ ADHD medicine for a boost. Callie and AJ find themselves in an awkward situation when Mike and Brandon unexpectedly come home early. Meanwhile, Stef lets Mike know that Brandon gave his hand injury settlement money to Cortney.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
    Writer: