The Best Episodes of The Fosters Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.3/10(7 votes)

   #1 - Resist

   S5:E17/11/2017

   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

   Writers:Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

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   Director:Peter Paige

   Writers:Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige
2. 

   5.8/10(5 votes)

   #2 - Exterminate Her

   S5:E27/18/2017

   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

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   Director:Danny Nucci

   Writer:Joanna Johnson
3. 

   5.8/10(5 votes)

   #3 - Contact

   S5:E37/25/2017

   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

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   Director:Aprill Winney

   Writer:Anne Meredith
4. 

   5.8/10(5 votes)

   #4 - Too Fast, Too Furious

   S5:E48/1/2017

   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

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   Director:Tate Donovan

   Writer:Cristian Martinez
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   5.8/10(5 votes)

   #5 - Telling

   S5:E58/8/2017

   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

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   Director:Anne Renton

   Writer:Kris Q. Rehl
6. 

   6.0/10(6 votes)

   #6 - Welcome to the Jungler

   S5:E68/15/2017

   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

   Writers:Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn

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   Director:Kelli Williams

   Writers:Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn
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7. 

   6.0/10(6 votes)

   #7 - Chasing Waterfalls

   S5:E78/22/2017

   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

   Writers:Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

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   Director:Chandra Wilson

   Writers:Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige
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   5.4/10(5 votes)

   #8 - Engaged

   S5:E88/29/2017

   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

   Writers:Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn

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   Director:Kees Van Oostrum

   Writers:Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn
9. 

   5.8/10(5 votes)

   #9 - Prom

   S5:E99/5/2017

   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

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   Director:Joanna Johnson

   Writer:Joanna Johnson
10. 

    5.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Sanctuary

    S5:E101/9/2018

    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

    Writers:Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

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    Director:Rob Morrow

    Writers:Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige
11. 

    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Invisible

    S5:E111/16/2018

    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:Unknown

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    Director:Laura Nisbet Peters

    Writer:Unknown
12. 

    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #12 - #IWasMadeInAmerica

    S5:E121/23/2018

    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.

    Directors:Kees Van Oostrum, Lee Rose

    Writer:Anne Meredith

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    Directors:Kees Van Oostrum, Lee Rose

    Writer:Anne Meredith
13. 

    5.8/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Line in the Sand

    S5:E131/30/2018

    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

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    Director:Cheryl Dunye

    Writer:Dan Richter
14. 

    5.4/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Scars

    S5:E142/6/2018

    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

    Writers:Kris Q. Rehl, Cristian Martinez

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    Director:Kelli Williams

    Writers:Kris Q. Rehl, Cristian Martinez
15. 

    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Mother's Day

    S5:E152/13/2018

    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

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    Director:Bradley Bredeweg

    Writer:Joanna Johnson
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    5.6/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Giving Up the Ghost

    S5:E162/27/2018

    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

    Writers:Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn

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    Director:Michael Medico

    Writers:Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn
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    5.8/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Makeover

    S5:E173/6/2018

    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

    Writers:Kris Q. Rehl, Cristian Martinez

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    Director:Laura Nisbet Peters

    Writers:Kris Q. Rehl, Cristian Martinez
18. 

    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Just Say Yes

    S5:E183/13/2018

    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

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    Director:Joanna Johnson

    Writer:Joanna Johnson
19. 

    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Many Roads

    S5:E193/13/2018

    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

    Writers:Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige

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    Director:Peter Paige

    Writers:Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige
20. 

    5.4/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Meet The Fosters

    S5:E206/4/2018

    One year later, the Adams Fosters comes together for some major celebrations.

    Director:Michael Medico

    Writers:Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn

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    Director:Michael Medico

    Writers:Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn
21. 

    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #21 - Turks & Caicos

    S5:E216/5/2018

    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

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    Director:Joanna Johnson

    Writer:Joanna Johnson
22. 

    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Where the Heart Is

    S5:E226/6/2018

    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

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    Director:Joanna Johnson

    Writer:Joanna Johnson