The Best Episodes of The Fosters Season 5
Every episode of The Fosters Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Fosters Season 5!
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 5 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "The Fosters" season 5 is "Resist", rated 8/10 from 185 user votes. It was directed by Peter Paige and written by Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige. "Resist" aired on 7/11/2017 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Exterminate Her".
8.0/10 185 votes#1 - Resist
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 7/11/2017
Stef frantically searches for Callie after she offers to help Diamond, thinking she has nothing to lose after accepting the plea deal. Struggling with his TBI, Jesus unleashes his anger after discovering Brandon helped Emma with a deeply personal decision. With Mariana leading the charge, protests continue over Anchor Beach Charter’s privatization.
Director: Peter Paige
Writer: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige
7.4/10 153 votes#2 - Exterminate Her
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2017
Callie gets control of her life and applied to audit art classes at a local college. Jesus distances himself from Mariana and Brandon so he can build his treehouse with Gabe alone. The Fosters get a new neighbor.
Director: Danny Nucci
Writer: Joanna Johnson
7.4/10 143 votes#3 - Contact
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/2017
Callie and Aaron go on their first official date. Mariana and Jude spearhead an underground school newspaper. Noah and Jude question their compatibility, while Brandon and Grace take their relationship to the next level. The moms have their new neighbors over for a family dinner party.
Director: Aprill Winney
Writer: Anne Meredith
7.4/10 144 votes#4 - Too Fast, Too Furious
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2017
Callie and Aaron discuss taking their relationship to the next level. Mariana finds fulfillment training with the Latina derby team. Brandon’s new girlfriend Grace catches him playing hero to his ex-girlfriend Courtney.
Director: Tate Donovan
Writer: Cristian Martinez
7.4/10 145 votes#5 - Telling
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 8/8/2017
The Fosters kids attend a party at the Derby warehouse, but things escalate quickly when the cops show up. Lena struggles when Stef starts to become obsessed with an ongoing case at work, meanwhile Brandon’s relationship with Grace is put into jeopardy with Courtney back in his life.
Director: Anne Renton
Writer: Kris Q. Rehl
7.3/10 145 votes#6 - Welcome to the Jungler
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2017
Callie is torn with turning over a new leaf or supporting a cause that means a lot to her, while Jude and Taylor begin making gaming videos that earn them unwanted notoriety. Stef makes major headway in her case.
Director: Kelli Williams
Writer: Megan Lynn, Wade Solomon
7.3/10 142 votes#7 - Chasing Waterfalls
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 8/22/2017
Lena’s parents are back in town for a visit, while Callie and Aaron get closer than ever before. Mariana tries to get closer to Logan, but it backfires when his girlfriend catches wind of it.
Director: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige
7.7/10 145 votes#8 - Engaged
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 8/29/2017
Brandon throws a party which turns south when secrets are revealed. Mariana and Jude try to convince the students to vote against their school going private.
Director: Kees Van Oostrum
Writer: Megan Lynn, Wade Solomon
8.2/10 179 votes#9 - Prom
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 9/5/2017
It’s prom night at Anchor Beach. Grace’s mom has a candid conversation with Brandon, meanwhile Ximena faces a life-altering decision when ICE agents show up at prom.
Director: Joanna Johnson
Writer: Joanna Johnson
7.6/10 156 votes#10 - Sanctuary
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 1/9/2018
Ximena and Callie are still in the church seeking sanctuary from ICE. The Adams Fosters’ offer support to the Sinfuego family as they struggle with their immigration status.
Director: Rob Morrow
Writer: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige
7.5/10 132 votes#11 - Invisible
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2018
Callie actively helps to make Ximena’s fight visible. Meanwhile, Brandon and Grace struggle to be intimate knowing her diagnosis and Mariana is suddenly courted by multiple suitors.
Director: Laura Nisbet Peters
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 161 votes#12 - #IWasMadeInAmerica
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/2018
Callie and her friends support Ximena in a big way at a conservative anti-immigration rally and get a lot of buzz for Ximena’s plight. Meanwhile, an unlikely source offers a key piece of evidence that may help save Anchor Beach from going private and the family celebrates Stef’s birthday.
Director: Kees Van Oostrum, Lee Rose
Writer: Anne Meredith
7.6/10 133 votes#13 - Line in the Sand
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/2018
Brandon and Grace plan the ultimate senior prank which ends up going a little too far. Mariana and Mat make a huge decision about the future of their relationship.
Director: Cheryl Dunye
Writer: Dan Richter
7.4/10 132 votes#14 - Scars
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/6/2018
Callie receives a surprising tip from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, Jude tries to assuage Noah’s fears about his budding relationship with fellow gamer Declan.
Director: Kelli Williams
Writer: Kris Q. Rehl, Cristian Martinez
8.1/10 159 votes#15 - Mother's Day
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 2/13/2018
Stef’s mom comes to visit and helps Stef cope with a tough time. Meanwhile, Callie and Jude grapple with the memory of their biological mother.
Director: Bradley Bredeweg
Writer: Joanna Johnson
7.2/10 122 votes#16 - Giving Up the Ghost
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/2018
Stef confronts her demons and finally comes clean to Lena about what’s been troubling her. Mariana and Emma find themselves going head to head, putting Poppy and Jesus in an awkward position.
Director: Michael Medico
Writer: Megan Lynn, Wade Solomon
7.6/10 135 votes#17 - Makeover
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 3/6/2018
Callie speaks on a panel about Ximena’s struggle and realizes she may have a passion for something other than art. Meanwhile, Mariana is torn between two suitors.
Director: Laura Nisbet Peters
Writer: Kris Q. Rehl, Cristian Martinez
8.0/10 140 votes#18 - Just Say Yes
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 3/13/2018
Brandon and Grace go on a road trip and discover a lot about each other, while Mariana and Emma vie for a competitive internship. Stef and Lena go on a couples retreat to reconnect.
Director: Joanna Johnson
Writer: Joanna Johnson
8.8/10 230 votes#19 - Many Roads
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 3/13/2018
It’s graduation day for Callie and Brandon, but after some shocking news, the family wonders whether they will make it to the ceremony.
Director: Peter Paige
Writer: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige
7.5/10 146 votes#20 - Meet The Fosters
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 6/4/2018
One year later, the Adams Fosters comes together for some major celebrations.
Director: Michael Medico
Writer: Megan Lynn, Wade Solomon
7.7/10 143 votes#21 - Turks & Caicos
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 6/5/2018
The family travels to Turks & Caicos for Brandon and Eliza’s wedding where they find themselves at odds with their future in-laws, meanwhile when Brandon and Eliza find themselves butting heads, Brandon turns to the person who knows him best.
Director: Joanna Johnson
Writer: Joanna Johnson
8.5/10 193 votes#22 - Where the Heart Is
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 6/6/2018
After a turbulent few days in Turks & Caicos, the family starts to question if the wedding will actually take place. The moms make a huge decision that will change the family forever.
Director: Joanna Johnson
Writer: Joanna Johnson