“How do you define family?”
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.
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Episodes
1. Pilot
Callie, a 16-year-old girl fresh out of juvenile hall, goes to live in the care of Lena and her partner Stef and their kids.
2. Consequently
Callie is accused of selling pills around school, and Lena and Stef decide not to punish Brandon which causes tension among the parents.
3. Hostile Acts
Mike asks Brandon to move in with him, and Jesus and Lexi continue to keep their relationship a secret from Mariana.
4. Quinceanera
Everyone is celebrating Mariana's quinceanera, and the secret Jesus has been hiding comes to light, which causes tension between Mariana and Lexi.
5. The Morning After
Stef and Lena try to find time to work on their relationship, while Lexi and Jesus have to deal with the consequences of their actions.
6. Saturday
Brandon has an audition for a sought after piano coach, while Jesus is invited to a church camp.
7. The Fallout
Lexi's parents punish her when they find out the truth about Lexi and Jesus.
8. Clean
Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.
9. Vigil
Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.
10. I Do
The Fosters are getting married, but Stef is not as involved as a stressed out Lena would like.
11. The Honeymoon
The family is impacted by Callie's decision to run away; Mariana learns the truth about Lexi's trip.
12. House and Home
Callie meets a woman who works in the foster care system; Brandon reveals why Callie ran away.
13. Things Unsaid
Lena worries when Stef returns to work; Kelsey exposes secrets from Mariana's past.
14. Family Day
Stef and Lena visit Callie; Jude must decide if he wants to be a part of the Foster family.
15. Padre
A family gathering brings Callie back into the Fosters' home for the first time since she ran away.
16. Us Against the World
Callie hopes to earn back the trust of her loved ones; Stef is called to testify in Mike's case.
17. Kids in the Hall
Callie's good deed creates trouble for a friend; Brandon makes a deal with an unsavory classmate.
18. Escapes and Reversals
Jesus is pressured to make a difficult choice; Callie is torn between protecting two friends.
19. Don't Let Go
Callie reunites with her father; Jesus struggles to keep focused at school without his medication.
20. Metropolis
Mariana and Jesus worry about dates as the Winter Ball approaches; Zac's mother visits Lena.
21. Adoption Day
Stef and Mike deal with the fallout from a shocking revelation; Brandon makes another bad decision.
Cast & Crew
Teri Polo
Stef Foster
Sherri Saum
Lena Adams
Hayden Byerly
Jude Jacob
Noah Centineo
Jesus Foster
David Lambert
Brandon Foster
Maia Mitchell
Callie Adams Foster
Danny Nucci
Mike Foster
Cierra Ramirez
Mariana Foster
Story & Production Details
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