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.
Pilot 6.2
Air date: 2013-06-03
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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.
Consequently 7.8
Air date: 2013-06-10
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Callie is accused of selling pills around school, and Lena and Stef decide not to punish Brandon which causes tension among the parents.
Hostile Acts 7.3
Air date: 2013-06-17
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Mike asks Brandon to move in with him, and Jesus and Lexi continue to keep their relationship a secret from Mariana.
Quinceanera 6.3
Air date: 2013-06-24
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Everyone is celebrating Mariana's quinceanera, and the secret Jesus has been hiding comes to light, which causes tension between Mariana and Lexi.
The Morning After 6.3
Air date: 2013-07-01
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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.
Saturday 8.0
Air date: 2013-07-08
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Brandon has an audition for a sought after piano coach, while Jesus is invited to a church camp.
The Fallout 7.8
Air date: 2013-07-15
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Lexi's parents punish her when they find out the truth about Lexi and Jesus.
Clean 8.0
Air date: 2013-07-22
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.
Vigil 8.3
Air date: 2013-07-29
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.
I Do 7.0
Air date: 2013-08-05
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The Fosters are getting married, but Stef is not as involved as a stressed out Lena would like.
The Honeymoon 6.3
Air date: 2014-01-13
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The family is impacted by Callie's decision to run away; Mariana learns the truth about Lexi's trip.
House and Home 6.0
Air date: 2014-01-20
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Callie meets a woman who works in the foster care system; Brandon reveals why Callie ran away.
Things Unsaid 5.8
Air date: 2014-01-27
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Lena worries when Stef returns to work; Kelsey exposes secrets from Mariana's past.
Family Day 8.0
Air date: 2014-02-03
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Stef and Lena visit Callie; Jude must decide if he wants to be a part of the Foster family.
Padre 9.0
Air date: 2014-02-10
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: A family gathering brings Callie back into the Fosters' home for the first time since she ran away.
Us Against the World 7.3
Air date: 2014-02-17
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Callie hopes to earn back the trust of her loved ones; Stef is called to testify in Mike's case.
Kids in the Hall 8.0
Air date: 2014-02-24
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Callie's good deed creates trouble for a friend; Brandon makes a deal with an unsavory classmate.
Escapes and Reversals 8.0
Air date: 2014-03-03
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Jesus is pressured to make a difficult choice; Callie is torn between protecting two friends.
Don't Let Go 8.0
Air date: 2014-03-10
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Callie reunites with her father; Jesus struggles to keep focused at school without his medication.
Metropolis 8.0
Air date: 2014-03-17
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Mariana and Jesus worry about dates as the Winter Ball approaches; Zac's mother visits Lena.
Adoption Day 9.0
Air date: 2014-03-24
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Stef and Mike deal with the fallout from a shocking revelation; Brandon makes another bad decision.
