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Season 1 – The Fosters

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Stef, a dedicated police officer, is in a relationship with Lena. The two have built a close-knit family with Stef's biological son, Brandon, and adopted twins, Mariana and Jesus. When Lena meets Callie -- hardened from being in and out of foster homes -- the couple welcome her into their home, thinking it is temporary. Callie's blunt commentary about the atypical family hits a nerve with the twins, who struggle with their own identities. Then the girl discovers a secret that could land Mariana in trouble. Brandon helps Callie navigate the social scene at high school, but she skips school to meet up with an old friend. Her behavior makes Stef and Lena second-guess their decision to help her.
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The Fosters — Season 1

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Boasting a charming cast, a sly sense of humor, and a whole lot of heart, The Fosters is a smart and insightful look at contemporary family life.

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Genevieve Valentine AV Club 01/16/2014
B+
The Fosters delights in the intricacies of family, and tackles those intricacies with largely endearing frankness. Go to Full Review Sarah Caldwell Entertainment Weekly 06/04/2013
B+
It could end up being an understated - but provocative - must watch. Go to Full Review Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch 06/03/2013
3/4
The Fosters, well-written and very well-acted, doesn't need to be unpredictable to be involving. Go to Full Review Katherine Singh Refinery29 10/03/2022
This isn’t your mother’s sitcom from the ‘80s. The Fosters follows a family like any other but one that’s rarely been seen on our TV screens. Go to Full Review Michael Cuby them. 10/03/2022
A family affair with tons of heart. Go to Full Review Megan Basham WORLD 04/17/2018
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Christina P. @christina150 Sep 6 The first season was really good but no one is defending Brandon! He is Mike and Stef's foster son and not yet adopted. They never told him and what the family is talking about. He knew the whole time. I do know that he protects his entire family and never gets appreciated for what he did for his family. The Twins, Jude and Callie are teaching him what is means to give up everything for family. Brandon knows what it means to give up everything for a family. Lena lied in the beginning and never asked who his birth parents really are. The family never asked Brandon, Mike or Stef who is birth parents are. See more Johan Q @johanquevedor 12/23/2023 I'm in love with The Fosters. Just so beautiful. See more 04/25/2021 Season 1 of 'The Fosters' is quite good and makes for a good start to the series. The inclusive television series spotlights the struggles of the foster system within America along with other hard topics to tackle like alcoholism, LGBTQ+ struggles, adoption, and so much more. It's not perfect, but it is almost there. Audiences should at least give it a chance before deciding against it. See more Kathleen H @kaybenet 01/12/2021 This show like others I've seen (Friday Night Lights) could be SO much better if not afflicted with the dread Hollywood Everybody's Good Looking syndrome. Casting only the genetically perfect is shallow, distracting and unrealistic, and detracts from what would otherwise be very good storytelling. See more 10/03/2020 now i understand why they got 97%...only 9 reviews...LOL. FEEL SO MUCH BETTER NOW. See more 01/24/2018 I honestly love this show. It’s so inclusive of everyone and it differs from the norm of most tv shows. It also has some great story lines. It’s definitely one of my favourite tv shows. See more Read all reviews
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Teri Polo

Stef Adams Foster

Sherri Saum

Lena Adams Foster

Jake T. Austin

Jesus Adams Foster

Hayden Byerly

Jude Adams Foster

David Lambert

Brandon Adams Foster

Maia Mitchell

Callie Jacob

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 3, 2013 Pilot Stef Foster and Lena Adams' family of adopted and biological children grows when a hardened teen who has spent her life in and out of foster homes joins the mix. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 10, 2013 Consequently Mike becomes upset when Lena and Stef decide not to punish Brandon; Jesus gets into a fight at school after he stops taking his medication; making living space for Callie and Jude proves difficult for the Foster teens. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 17, 2013 Hostile Acts Mike asks Brandon to move in with him; Mariana disapproves of Jesus and Lexi's relationship; a school assignment causes Callie to revisit her own dark secrets. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 24, 2013 Quinceañera Mariana asks Callie to be in her court at her quinceanera; Lexi wants to come clean to Mariana about her relationship with Jesus; the arrival of Lena's mother creates friction. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 1, 2013 The Morning After Jesus and Lexi take things further than they planned; Brandon has reservations about Callie dating Wyatt; Stef and Lena realize their lives lack romance; Mariana tries to fit in with the cool crowd. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 8, 2013 Saturday The Fosters host a dinner attended by Lexi's protective parents and Stef's conservative father; Callie meets someone with a connection to her past; Mike arrives late to transport Brandon to an important music audition. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 15, 2013 The Fallout Jesus and Mariana argue; Lexi's parents attempt to keep her away from Jesus; Lena urges Callie to participate in group therapy; Jude tries to impress a new friend. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 22, 2013 Clean Lena's former girlfriend drops by; Brandon seeks the approval of his demanding music teacher; Stef is concerned with Mike's drinking; Mariana and Jesus visit Ana. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 29, 2013 Vigil Mariana and Jesus cope with the repercussions of their actions. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 5, 2013 I Do Stef and Lena's parents arrive for the wedding ceremony; Sharon pressures Frank into attending the celebration; Stef hides her future work plans from Lena; Callie considers lying in her case against Liam. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 13, 2014 The Honeymoon The family is impacted by Callie's decision to run away; Jude and Brandon feel guilty over Callie's departure; Mariana learns the truth about Lexi's planned trip to Honduras. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 20, 2014 House and Home Callie meets a woman who works in the foster care system; Brandon reveals why Callie ran away, and sets out to track her down; Mariana volunteers to help with the school play; Jesus suffers side effects from his medication. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 27, 2014 Things Unsaid Callie's probation officer learns about her relationship with Brandon; Lena worries when Stef returns to work; Jesus joins the wrestling team; Kelsey exposes secrets from Mariana's past. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 3, 2014 Family Day Stef and Lena receive a shocking revelation during a visit with Callie; Jude must decide if he wants to be a part of the Foster family; Frank's gesture catches Stef and Lena off guard. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 10, 2014 Padre Callie is haunted by painful memories; Stef makes a discovery about Lena; new developments in the shooting investigation trouble Mike; Jesus' bond with a wrestling teammate complicates his relationship with Lexi. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 17, 2014 Us Against the World Callie hopes to earn back the trust of her loved ones; Stef risks losing her job when she is called to testify in Mike's case; Jude unravels a strange message; Mariana works to attract Chase's attention. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 24, 2014 Kids in the Hall Callie's good deed unintentionally causes trouble for a friend; Brandon makes a deal with an unsavory classmate; tensions boil over between Jesus and Emma; Stef and Lena consider a major family decision. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 3, 2014 Escapes and Reversals Jesus is pressured to make a difficult choice; Callie is torn between protecting two friends; Callie and Jude's adoption comes with a caveat; Mariana gets a disturbing look at Zac's home life. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 10, 2014 Don't Let Go Callie faces tough questions following a reunion with her father; Jesus struggles to keep focused at school without his medication; Zac's mother extends an unexpected invitation to Mariana; a good friend helps Stef and Lena make a big decision. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 17, 2014 Metropolis Mariana and Jesus worry about dates as the high school's Winter Ball approaches; Zac's mother visits Lena at school; Callie's friend hopes to make amends; Ana has disturbing news for Stef. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 24, 2014 Adoption Day Stef and Mike deal with the fallout from a shocking revelation; Brandon makes another bad decision; Mariana lends support to a friend in need; Jesus is determined to manage his ADHD; Jude is asked out on a date. Details

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The Fosters — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jennifer Lopez, Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige, Joanna Johnson, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Greg Gugliotta
Network
Freeform
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 3, 2013