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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Turn and Face the Strange
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Turn and Face the Strange

    S4:E1

    The Coterie Crew deals with the fallout of the season three finale. Tommy Sung’s trial comes to a close, and Callie needs to keep Kathleen from legal trouble. Malika processes Isaac’s surprise return. Gael tries to keep Isabella in town. With the approval of the Fight Club Girls, Mariana meets with Evan. Alice is on the road, leaving Sumi as acting manager. Someone new moves into the Coterie.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Vitamin C
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Vitamin C

    S1:E13

    Jamal’s trial begins, along with the Black Lives Matter protest Malika has organized, leaving Callie in a difficult position knowing she has information that could help Jamal’s lawyers. Mariana gets some new information about the salaries at Spekulate from an unlikely ally, forcing her to make a decision about whether or not to release the spreadsheet outlining the pay gap. Meanwhile, Sumi’s wedding day is here, and it’s time for Alice to face her emotions head-on.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - She's Back
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - She's Back

    S3:E10

    Callie questions whether to help Kathleen; meanwhile, Mariana comes clean about her relationship with Evan. Malika makes a decision about her relationship with Isaac and Dyonte, and Davia gets a win at her school. Gael gets some unexpected news while Alice comes to a decision about the comedy program.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 19 - Who Knows
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Who Knows

    S4:E19

    It seems just about everyone in the Adams Foster household has a secret, but unfortunately for each of them, they all start spilling out. With Callie’s court date inching closer, Robert’s attorneys present a defense strategy that Callie vehemently opposes. Monte and Lena join forces to stop Drew’s underhanded dealings. Stef works to bust Diamond’s pimp. Jesus asks Gabe to keep a secret from his moms.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Percussions
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Percussions

    S2:E1

    The outcome of the Jamal Thompson case is decided, and Callie is forced to decide what she’s willing to fight for. Mariana jumps into a new relationship but stumbles into a situation she wasn’t prepared to face. Alice attempts to win Joey back, while Davia attempts to help Dennis.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Torn
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Torn

    S2:E2

    Mariana’s new relationship complicates her work environment. Callie is struggling to make decisions that will disrupt both her career and love life. Malika questions her involvement in activism. Davia juggles the men in her life.

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Capoeira
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Capoeira

    S3:E1

    With Jerod’s case on the line, Callie takes a job with a high profile defense lawyer. After sleeping with Evan, Mariana has to make a decision regarding her relationship with Raj. Meanwhile, Malika’s future is on the line with her impending trial.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Klompendansen
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Klompendansen

    S3:E4

    The Fosters and the Hunters get together for a Dutch-themed goodbye party for Brandon and Eliza.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Bait and Switch
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Bait and Switch

    S2:E3

    Judge Nicastro forces Kate to take a case over an insurance dispute and suggests that Lauren begin dating.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Borderline
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Borderline

    S2:E11

    Kate and Ben settle a dispute in Lake Tahoe; Lauren helps Justin with an impossible case.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - Where the Heart Is
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Where the Heart Is

    S5:E22

    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.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Father's Day
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Father's Day

    S3:E2

    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.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Disruptions
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Disruptions

    S2:E8

    Following multiple confrontations in her life, Callie decides to make a change. Gael learns something unexpected about Elijah from the group commissioning his new art project. Meanwhile, Mariana gets the real story about what happened with the female former engineer.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - New York
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #14 - New York

    S4:E9

    Brandon travels to New York City for his Julliard audition and meets a girl who forces him to take a hard look at his life, including his relationship with Cortney. Meanwhile, Stef and Lena make an unexpected announcement that leaves the family in shock. And Callie’s friendship with Aaron causes friction between her and AJ.

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Mother's Day
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #15 - Mother's Day

    S5:E15

    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.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - Just Say Yes
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Just Say Yes

    S5:E18

    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.

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Idyllwild
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Idyllwild

    S3:E9

    The family heads to Idyllwild for Brandon’s music competition where long-held feelings are revealed and life-changing secrets are unveiled.

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Safe
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  19. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Exterminate Her
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #19 - Exterminate Her

    S5:E2

    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.

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  20. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - Prom
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Prom

    S5:E9

    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.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 21 - Turks & Caicos
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Turks & Caicos

    S5:E21

    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.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - DTLA
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - DTLA

    S1:E1

    After moving to The Coterie in Downtown Los Angeles, Callie and Mariana realize that living on their own is not all that it’s cracked up to be. Faced with new neighbors, new challenges and, of course, new romances, the sisters must depend on one another to navigate the City of Angels.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Doble Quince
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Doble Quince

    S2:E3

    Gael and the rest of the Coterie help Jazmin plan a big celebration—a “Doble Quince”—to celebrate her 30th birthday and the Quinceañera she never had. Mariana decides to use the event to beta test her app, but things don’t go as planned.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Twenty-Fine
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Twenty-Fine

    S2:E6

    Malika asks the Coterie crew to create performance pieces expressing themselves as their birthday presents to her, leading to a night of improv, music performances, and revelations.

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    Writer:Joanna Johnson

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Nochebuena
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Nochebuena

    S2:E9

    The Fosters visit the Coterie for Christmas and Callie struggles to tell her moms about quitting her clerkship. Mariana agrees to volunteer for a holiday festival for the underprivileged. Alice is hiding a secret from the Coterie. Davia strolls down memory lane with Dennis, opening old wounds.

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Joanna Johnson Ratings Summary

"Turn and Face the Strange" is the best rated episode written by Joanna Johnson. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/9/2022 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Vitamin C".