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8.8/10 (455 votes)
#1

I Do

S1:E10

The Fosters are getting married, but Stef is not as involved as a stressed out Lena would like.

8.8/10 (237 votes)
#2

Many Roads

S5:E19

It’s graduation day for Callie and Brandon, but after some shocking news, the family wonders whether they will make it to the ceremony.

8.7/10 (355 votes)
#3

Padre

S1:E15

A family gathering brings Callie back into the Fosters' home for the first time since she ran away.

8.6/10 (404 votes)
#4

The Show

S3:E19

As Brandon debuts his “Romeo and Juliet” rock musical, moments in the production are hitting home for the Adams Foster family, causing them to look back at recent events.

8.5/10 (363 votes)
#5

Vigil

S1:E9

Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

8.5/10 (303 votes)
#6

Now Hear This

S2:E18

Mariana finds it difficult to deal with impending changes at home and focuses her attention on organizing a student protest over an administrative incident at school. Meanwhile, when she learns Kiara is back in town and on the streets, Callie is willing to do anything she can in order to help her friend, even if that means disobeying Stef’s orders and putting herself in danger. Jude finally confronts Connor over the mixed messages he’s been sending, leading to a make-or-break moment in their friendship.

8.5/10 (306 votes)
#7

The End of the Beginning

S2:E21

Callie meets her grandfather, which gives her a new perspective on Robert. Meanwhile, Mariana gets ready for a crucial dance-team showdown; and Jude stands up for a friend.

8.5/10 (358 votes)
#8

Potential Energy

S4:E1

Callie admits her past relationship with Brandon to her moms. But before Stef and Lena can even process the information, the school goes into a “Code Blue” lockdown when it’s discovered Mariana’s boyfriend Nick showed up with his father’s gun after seeing her kiss her ex-boyfriend Mat.

8.5/10 (198 votes)
#9

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.

8.4/10 (335 votes)
#10

House and Home

S1:E12

Callie meets a woman who works in the foster care system; Brandon reveals why Callie ran away.

8.4/10 (296 votes)
#11

Adoption Day

S1:E21

Stef and Mike deal with the fallout from a shocking revelation; Brandon makes another bad decision.

8.3/10 (284 votes)
#12

Someone's Little Sister

S2:E10

Callie asks her biological father for a favor; Connor is pressured to end his friendship with Jude.

8.3/10 (307 votes)
#13

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.

8.3/10 (181 votes)
#14

Until Tomorrow

S4:E20

Callie faces a life-changing decision to take a plea deal and go to jail for three years, or go to trial and risk an even longer sentence. Even though Callie struggles with her own situation, she tries to help Diamond out of hers which becomes extremely dangerous. With only 24 hours to make a difference in Callie’s case, Stef and Mike ramp up their investigation into the Martha Johnson murder bringing in as many leads as possible. Lena confronts Drew about his campaign to make a major change at Anchor Beach Community Charter School, while Mariana rallies her fellow students to protest. Meanwhile, Jesus starts to put together the pieces about Emma.

8.2/10 (393 votes)
#15

Quinceanera

S1:E4

Everyone is celebrating Mariana's quinceanera, and the secret Jesus has been hiding comes to light, which causes tension between Mariana and Lexi.

8.2/10 (372 votes)
#16

The Morning After

S1:E5

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.

8.2/10 (353 votes)
#17

The Fallout

S1:E7

Lexi's parents punish her when they find out the truth about Lexi and Jesus.

8.2/10 (345 votes)
#18

Clean

S1:E8

Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.

8.2/10 (297 votes)
#19

Family Day

S1:E14

Stef and Lena visit Callie; Jude must decide if he wants to be a part of the Foster family.

8.2/10 (276 votes)
#20

Play

S2:E3

While Lena and Stef are away on a babymoon, the kids throw a party that gets out of hand.

8.2/10 (277 votes)
#21

Mother

S2:E6

Lena learns about a medical issue affecting her pregnancy. Stef confronts Mike about Ana.

8.2/10 (257 votes)
#22

Over/Under

S2:E12

Stef and Lena take different sides on several issues; Brandon is invited to attend a music program.

8.2/10 (261 votes)
#23

Mother Nature

S2:E14

The Adams fosters kids are not very excited to head out to the wilderness for a family camping trip, but Jesus shakes things up when he can no longer hold onto his secrets and gets a surprise visit. Callie and Brandon awkwardly navigate their relationship while Jude gets fed up with the way he’s being treated. Meanwhile, Mike asks Ana to move in with him.

8.2/10 (268 votes)
#24

Not That Kind of Girl

S2:E20

Callie confronts demons from the past; Mariana worries about the future of Ana's baby; Jude deals with the repercussions of his poor decision; Lena discusses her domestic troubles with Monte.

8.2/10 (242 votes)
#25

Collateral Damage

S4:E10

Callie and the family set up a “Justice for Jack” booth at a music festival in order to gather signatures to stop Justina’s foster care bill, but Callie’s persistence in advocating for both Jack and Kyle lands her in a dangerous situation. Additionally, Callie’s efforts are sidelined when the tensions between her boyfriend AJ and her friend Aaron come to a head. Mariana, still taking Jesus’ ADHD prescription medication, sees Nick and runs away from the festival, sending the family into a frantic search for her. Meanwhile, Stef discovers that her inquiries into Kyle’s case will have repercussions at her job.

8.2/10 (183 votes)
#26

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.

8.2/10 (164 votes)
#27

#IWasMadeInAmerica

S5:E12

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.

8.1/10 (383 votes)
#28

Hostile Acts

S1:E3

Mike asks Brandon to move in with him, and Jesus and Lexi continue to keep their relationship a secret from Mariana.

8.1/10 (348 votes)
#29

The Honeymoon

S1:E11

The family is impacted by Callie's decision to run away; Mariana learns the truth about Lexi's trip.

8.1/10 (307 votes)
#30

Things Unsaid

S1:E13

Lena worries when Stef returns to work; Kelsey exposes secrets from Mariana's past.

8.1/10 (288 votes)
#31

Metropolis

S1:E20

Mariana and Jesus worry about dates as the Winter Ball approaches; Zac's mother visits Lena.

8.1/10 (253 votes)
#32

Light of Day

S2:E15

Callie decides to try a new tactic with Robert while Brandon aims to convince the band that his mom’s rules can work for everyone. News about Ana’s situation gives Mariana an idea that would affect the entire Adams Foster family. Meanwhile, Jude tries to make amends with Connor and agrees to go on a group date.

8.1/10 (263 votes)
#33

The Silence She Keeps

S2:E17

Stef and Lena attempt to understand Callie's decision; Monte and Timothy's disagreement over the school curriculum puts Lena in a tough spot; Mariana tries to get a talented dancer to join her team.

8.1/10 (259 votes)
#34

Justify The Means

S2:E19

Stef confides in Lena and Callie about a plan that will make it possible for the Adams Fosters to adopt Callie, but she’s not being fully honest about some of the steps she’s taken to put the plan in motion. In turn, Lena hasn’t been completely truthful with Stef about her conflicting emotions over expanding their family. Meanwhile, Brandon has an opportunity to pursue his dream of being a classical musician, but it could come at a price. Jude breaks the rules in order to be with Connor and faces dire consequences.

8.1/10 (280 votes)
#35

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.

8.1/10 (260 votes)
#36

Daughters

S3:E8

When Rita’s daughter shows up unexpectedly, Callie sees a different side of Rita and learns the reason behind their strained relationship.

8.1/10 (289 votes)
#37

Lucky

S3:E10

Amid tensions in their own relationship, Stef and Lena host a 40th anniversary party for Lena’s parents.

8.1/10 (164 votes)
#38

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.

8.0/10 (569 votes)
#39

Pilot

S1:E1

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.

8.0/10 (348 votes)
#40

Saturday

S1:E6

Brandon has an audition for a sought after piano coach, while Jesus is invited to a church camp.

6.9/10 (183 votes)
#1

Dream a Little Dream

S4:E12

As Stef and Lena stand vigil over an unconscious Jesus, he dreams of an alternate world wherein he tries to save Mariana but can’t get to her. Already stretched thin, the moms receive news that Callie is in serious legal trouble. Mariana seeks comfort in Mat’s arms, while Brandon tries to hold the family together.

7.1/10 (217 votes)
#2

Mixed Messages

S3:E12

Brandon is upset when he learns that his shared secret with Callie is in jeopardy. Lena and Stef’s mother, Sharon, disagrees over how Stef should handle her diagnosis. Meanwhile, Mariana’s run for junior class president heats up as the simmering resentment between her and Lexi comes to a head.

7.1/10 (208 votes)
#3

Highs & Lows

S4:E7

When Jesus’s birth father, Gabe, doesn’t show up to work on Stef and Lena’s garage, Jesus takes on the job himself and gets injured in the process. An exhausted Mariana, deep into her robotics STEAM project, takes Jesus’ ADHD medicine for a boost. Callie and AJ find themselves in an awkward situation when Mike and Brandon unexpectedly come home early. Meanwhile, Stef lets Mike know that Brandon gave his hand injury settlement money to Cortney.

7.1/10 (192 votes)
#4

Girl Code

S4:E8

Mariana and Jesus compete in the First Robotics Southern California Regionals, but when Mariana gets too competitive under the stress, Lena grows alarmed. Callie gets a warning from the police to stop harassing Patrick Molloy. Brandon practices for his fast-approaching Julliard audition.

7.2/10 (259 votes)
#5

Faith, Hope, Love

S3:E7

Stef and Lena hesitate to give their blessing when Mariana’s biological grandfather tells her she must be baptized in order to be her new half-sister Isabella’s godmother. Callie’s actions at her birthday party are called out by Stef, and they make a big decision in order to avoid jeopardizing her adoption.

7.2/10 (246 votes)
#6

First Impressions

S3:E11

Callie is now officially adopted into the Adams Foster family and must put aside any romantic feelings for Brandon. She does so by throwing herself into her “Fost and Found” website, even drawing the interest of an investor.

7.2/10 (214 votes)
#7

Minor Offenses

S3:E15

While Stef recovers from surgery, she and Lena grow concerned when they find out Justina wants Callie to support a legislation that they know nothing about.

7.2/10 (163 votes)
#8

Doors and Windows

S4:E14

After Brandon confesses to Stef that he didn’t get into Juilliard, she decides she’s fed up with all of the kids’ secrets and removes their bedroom doors. Mariana starts seeing a therapist to deal with the trauma of Nick’s actions. While Jesus struggles with physical therapy, Brandon realizes that music might be a good way to help get through to him. Callie’s biological father Robert brings in his highly paid attorneys to handle Callie’s case, which causes a conflict with Stef and Lena.

7.2/10 (127 votes)
#9

Giving Up the Ghost

S5:E16

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.

7.3/10 (219 votes)
#10

If And When

S3:E13

Callie is surprised to find that Jude is spending time with Jack, a quirky foster teen they met at a foster youth event. Brandon and Mat decide to write a Romeo & Juliet rock musical as their senior thesis project, but they disagree over who should play Juliet. Meanwhile, Jesus asks Ana about the identity of his and Mariana's birth father.

7.3/10 (222 votes)
#11

Trust

S4:E3

In the aftermath of the school lockdown, Mariana is called out by other students who blame her for Nick’s actions. Callie is also taunted at school and her inappropriate reaction gets her suspended. But what starts off as a punishment turns into an adventure when she meets Aaron, a handsome young law student who knows nothing about her or her past.

7.3/10 (226 votes)
#12

Now for Then

S4:E4

Callie starts her senior project of photographing the outside of her and Jude’s seven former foster homes. But, when an unexpected encounter with a former foster mother brings her inside, Callie decides to reach out to other people who have fostered her and is shocked to learn that a 17-year-old former foster brother has been convicted of murder. Stressed out by the hardships of supporting himself and Cortney, Brandon throws a house party and things take a turn for the worse. Stef and Lena offer to pay for an attorney to help get Gabe off of the sex offender registry, which is currently putting Lena’s job at risk and causing friction between Mike and Ana. Meanwhile, Mariana tells her moms that, in order to feel safe again, she wants to visit Nick and put an end to their relationship once and for all.

7.3/10 (149 votes)
#13

Too Fast, Too Furious

S5:E4

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.

7.3/10 (147 votes)
#14

Welcome to the Jungler

S5:E6

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.

7.3/10 (145 votes)
#15

Chasing Waterfalls

S5:E7

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.

7.4/10 (213 votes)
#16

Justify

S4:E6

Lena is shocked by the news that her dad has been hiding something that directly puts them all in jeopardy. Additionally, she uncovers a major secret that Brandon has been keeping. Mariana continues to be pressured by Nick and must deal with direct opposition from the male members on her STEAM team. Meanwhile, Jesus grows resentful of Emma’s behavior, and Jude discovers Noah has a medical marijuana card.

7.4/10 (170 votes)
#17

Cruel and Unusual

S4:E13

Callie tries to keep to herself and focus on getting out of juvenile hall, but when she refuses a guard’s propositions, she ends up making an enemy. As Stef and Lena work to get Callie out of juvie, her biological father Robert turns up, angry for being kept in the dark. Meanwhile, Brandon’s questioning of a situation has consequences for Mariana. Jude gets a second chance with Noah, and Mike makes several life-changing decisions.

7.4/10 (177 votes)
#18

Sex Ed

S4:E15

Jude feels uneducated about gay sex ed, so he tries to gain some personal experience through a phone app. Callie presents her senior project to her class, but the school admin disapproves of the concept.

7.4/10 (162 votes)
#19

Diamond in the Rough

S4:E17

Stef starts a new assignment in human trafficking where she meets a teenaged girl named Diamond who is turning tricks on the streets. Lena deals with repercussions for holding an off-campus LGBTQ sex ed class for Anchor Beach students. Callie’s relentless pursuit of justice starts to impact her relationship with AJ. Meanwhile, Mariana tries to cheer up Jesus with a special project after he’s prescribed a special pair of glasses due to his traumatic brain injury.

7.4/10 (158 votes)
#20

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.

7.4/10 (150 votes)
#21

Contact

S5:E3

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.

7.4/10 (149 votes)
#22

Telling

S5:E5

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.

7.4/10 (136 votes)
#23

Scars

S5:E14

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.

7.5/10 (298 votes)
#24

Wreckage

S3:E1

As the family deals with the aftermath of the terrible car accident, Stef is determined to find the driver responsible for the crash. Callie continues to volunteer at the drop-in center where she meets AJ, a foster teen runaway searching for his older brother. Brandon starts at the Idyllwild Music Program and quickly realizes that he will be faced with serious competition. Meanwhile, Jude tells Connor he prefers to keep their relationship private at school.

7.5/10 (270 votes)
#25

Going South

S3:E5

Callie convinces Brandon to head out on a mysterious trip that brings them to Mexico. Stef and Lena discover an empty pregnancy test box in the trash and wonder if someone in the house is worried they are pregnant.

7.5/10 (247 votes)
#26

It's My Party

S3:E6

Callie thinks she's celebrating her 17th birthday with just the family, but Jude surprises her with a house party. Jude's surprise risks exposing both Callie's and Mariana's secrets when he innocently invites Rafael and Wyatt to attend. Meanwhile, Brandon's suspicions about AJ's behavior come to a head, and Mariana and Callie decide to buy a car together without telling their moms.

7.5/10 (218 votes)
#27

Under Water

S3:E14

After Callie and Jude discover Jack is being abused by other boys in his group foster home, they turn to foster care advocate Justina to get him help. Jesus attempts to get to know Gabe at work even as Nick urges him to tell Gabe the truth about who he is. Meanwhile, Mariana is surprised when Nick asks her out.

7.5/10 (213 votes)
#28

EQ

S3:E16

Stef begins teaching a class in the police department’s youth outreach program, but she soon realizes that it is not as easy as she thought it would be.

7.5/10 (222 votes)
#29

Forty

S4:E5

Lena is excited that her family is coming together to throw her a 70s-themed 40th birthday party. But, when Lena’s mom Dana shares her suspicions about Stewart’s behavior, it threatens to put a damper on the festivities. Convinced her former foster brother Kyle has been wrongly convicted of murder, Callie and Aaron try to track down a witness in the case. Mariana and her female STEAM club teammates compete for an invite to the Regional Robotics Competition. Meanwhile, Jude is hurt to discover that Connor came to town and didn’t tell him, and Brandon considers drastic measures to make extra money.

7.5/10 (152 votes)
#30

Dirty Laundry

S4:E18

As Stef works longer hours in her new position, Lena feels overwhelmed trying to keep up with the complicated lives of their five teenagers in addition to the pressures of her own job. Jude, fed up with being bullied at school, resorts to bullying tactics of his own. Callie heads to Los Angeles with Aaron to visit his parents, who are struggling with Aaron being transgender.

7.5/10 (148 votes)
#31

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.

7.5/10 (136 votes)
#32

Invisible

S5:E11

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.

7.5/10 (150 votes)
#33

Meet The Fosters

S5:E20

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

7.6/10 (256 votes)
#34

If You Only Knew

S2:E16

Hiding a secret, Callie helps Daphne prepare for an official visit with her daughter, but both fear they may be recognized for their past actions. Things go awry when Brandon and his band play a "farm" party. With Mariana's urging, Stef and Lena consider Ana's proposal. Meanwhile, Jesus is offered an opportunity to attend a top-rated wrestling school.

7.6/10 (261 votes)
#35

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.

7.6/10 (193 votes)
#36

Insult to Injury

S4:E11

In the aftermath of Jesus’ fight with Nick over Mariana, Jesus is knocked out. On the way to the hospital, things take a turn for the worse, leaving him fighting for his life. Meanwhile, Callie finds herself in a dangerous situation after taking a ride with Troy and Mariana is guilt-ridden over the fact that her actions led to Jesus’ current condition.

7.6/10 (160 votes)
#37

Sanctuary

S5:E10

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.

7.6/10 (138 votes)
#38

Line in the Sand

S5:E13

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.

7.6/10 (140 votes)
#39

Makeover

S5:E17

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.

7.7/10 (262 votes)
#40

The Longest Day

S2:E7

Dani deals with the consequences for what happened with Brandon. Jude and Callie spend the day on the Quinn's yacht.

8.0/10 (569 votes)

Pilot

S1:E1

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.

7.9/10 (419 votes)

Consequently

S1:E2

Callie is accused of selling pills around school, and Lena and Stef decide not to punish Brandon which causes tension among the parents.

8.1/10 (383 votes)

Hostile Acts

S1:E3

Mike asks Brandon to move in with him, and Jesus and Lexi continue to keep their relationship a secret from Mariana.

8.2/10 (393 votes)

Quinceanera

S1:E4

Everyone is celebrating Mariana's quinceanera, and the secret Jesus has been hiding comes to light, which causes tension between Mariana and Lexi.

8.2/10 (372 votes)

The Morning After

S1:E5

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.

8.0/10 (348 votes)

Saturday

S1:E6

Brandon has an audition for a sought after piano coach, while Jesus is invited to a church camp.

8.2/10 (353 votes)

The Fallout

S1:E7

Lexi's parents punish her when they find out the truth about Lexi and Jesus.

8.2/10 (345 votes)

Clean

S1:E8

Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.

8.5/10 (363 votes)

Vigil

S1:E9

Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

8.8/10 (455 votes)

I Do

S1:E10

The Fosters are getting married, but Stef is not as involved as a stressed out Lena would like.

8.1/10 (348 votes)

The Honeymoon

S1:E11

The family is impacted by Callie's decision to run away; Mariana learns the truth about Lexi's trip.

8.4/10 (335 votes)

House and Home

S1:E12

Callie meets a woman who works in the foster care system; Brandon reveals why Callie ran away.

8.1/10 (307 votes)

Things Unsaid

S1:E13

Lena worries when Stef returns to work; Kelsey exposes secrets from Mariana's past.

8.2/10 (297 votes)

Family Day

S1:E14

Stef and Lena visit Callie; Jude must decide if he wants to be a part of the Foster family.

8.7/10 (355 votes)

Padre

S1:E15

A family gathering brings Callie back into the Fosters' home for the first time since she ran away.

7.8/10 (276 votes)

Us Against the World

S1:E16

Callie hopes to earn back the trust of her loved ones; Stef is called to testify in Mike's case.

7.9/10 (281 votes)

Kids in the Hall

S1:E17

Callie's good deed creates trouble for a friend; Brandon makes a deal with an unsavory classmate.

7.8/10 (282 votes)

Escapes and Reversals

S1:E18

Jesus is pressured to make a difficult choice; Callie is torn between protecting two friends.

7.9/10 (278 votes)

Don't Let Go

S1:E19

Callie reunites with her father; Jesus struggles to keep focused at school without his medication.

8.1/10 (288 votes)

Metropolis

S1:E20

Mariana and Jesus worry about dates as the Winter Ball approaches; Zac's mother visits Lena.

8.4/10 (296 votes)

Adoption Day

S1:E21

Stef and Mike deal with the fallout from a shocking revelation; Brandon makes another bad decision.

8.0/10 (287 votes)

Things Unknown

S2:E1

Callie and Jude face separation. Brandon suffers guilt after sleeping with Dani.

8.0/10 (271 votes)

Take Me Out

S2:E2

Brandon struggles with a major medical decision. Stef seeks answers on Mike's whereabouts.

8.2/10 (276 votes)

Play

S2:E3

While Lena and Stef are away on a babymoon, the kids throw a party that gets out of hand.

7.8/10 (259 votes)

Say Something

S2:E4

Callie meets her half-sister for the first time. Timothy starts a legal battle over his parental rights of the baby.

7.9/10 (257 votes)

Truth Be Told

S2:E5

Callie worries about how her actions have impacted Jude. Emma puts Jesus in an awkward position.

8.2/10 (277 votes)

Mother

S2:E6

Lena learns about a medical issue affecting her pregnancy. Stef confronts Mike about Ana.

7.7/10 (262 votes)

The Longest Day

S2:E7

Dani deals with the consequences for what happened with Brandon. Jude and Callie spend the day on the Quinn's yacht.

7.8/10 (250 votes)

Girls Reunited

S2:E8

Callie returns to the Girl's United home to deal with lingering issues. Mariana and Jesus plan a group dinner for Mat and Hayley.

7.7/10 (261 votes)

Leaky Faucets

S2:E9

The kids attend a festival. Ana wants to make amends with the twins.

8.3/10 (284 votes)

Someone's Little Sister

S2:E10

Callie asks her biological father for a favor; Connor is pressured to end his friendship with Jude.

7.8/10 (257 votes)

Christmas Past

S2:E11

Brandon looks back on Callie and Jude’s first Christmas with the Foster family.

8.2/10 (257 votes)

Over/Under

S2:E12

Stef and Lena take different sides on several issues; Brandon is invited to attend a music program.

7.7/10 (240 votes)

Stay

S2:E13

Kiara seeks help after being placed in an unfit foster home; Mariana downplays her high math scores.

8.2/10 (261 votes)

Mother Nature

S2:E14

The Adams fosters kids are not very excited to head out to the wilderness for a family camping trip, but Jesus shakes things up when he can no longer hold onto his secrets and gets a surprise visit. Callie and Brandon awkwardly navigate their relationship while Jude gets fed up with the way he’s being treated. Meanwhile, Mike asks Ana to move in with him.

8.1/10 (253 votes)

Light of Day

S2:E15

Callie decides to try a new tactic with Robert while Brandon aims to convince the band that his mom’s rules can work for everyone. News about Ana’s situation gives Mariana an idea that would affect the entire Adams Foster family. Meanwhile, Jude tries to make amends with Connor and agrees to go on a group date.

7.6/10 (256 votes)

If You Only Knew

S2:E16

Hiding a secret, Callie helps Daphne prepare for an official visit with her daughter, but both fear they may be recognized for their past actions. Things go awry when Brandon and his band play a "farm" party. With Mariana's urging, Stef and Lena consider Ana's proposal. Meanwhile, Jesus is offered an opportunity to attend a top-rated wrestling school.

8.1/10 (263 votes)

The Silence She Keeps

S2:E17

Stef and Lena attempt to understand Callie's decision; Monte and Timothy's disagreement over the school curriculum puts Lena in a tough spot; Mariana tries to get a talented dancer to join her team.

8.5/10 (303 votes)

Now Hear This

S2:E18

Mariana finds it difficult to deal with impending changes at home and focuses her attention on organizing a student protest over an administrative incident at school. Meanwhile, when she learns Kiara is back in town and on the streets, Callie is willing to do anything she can in order to help her friend, even if that means disobeying Stef’s orders and putting herself in danger. Jude finally confronts Connor over the mixed messages he’s been sending, leading to a make-or-break moment in their friendship.

8.1/10 (259 votes)

Justify The Means

S2:E19

Stef confides in Lena and Callie about a plan that will make it possible for the Adams Fosters to adopt Callie, but she’s not being fully honest about some of the steps she’s taken to put the plan in motion. In turn, Lena hasn’t been completely truthful with Stef about her conflicting emotions over expanding their family. Meanwhile, Brandon has an opportunity to pursue his dream of being a classical musician, but it could come at a price. Jude breaks the rules in order to be with Connor and faces dire consequences.

8.2/10 (268 votes)

Not That Kind of Girl

S2:E20

Callie confronts demons from the past; Mariana worries about the future of Ana's baby; Jude deals with the repercussions of his poor decision; Lena discusses her domestic troubles with Monte.

8.5/10 (306 votes)

The End of the Beginning

S2:E21

Callie meets her grandfather, which gives her a new perspective on Robert. Meanwhile, Mariana gets ready for a crucial dance-team showdown; and Jude stands up for a friend.

7.5/10 (298 votes)

Wreckage

S3:E1

As the family deals with the aftermath of the terrible car accident, Stef is determined to find the driver responsible for the crash. Callie continues to volunteer at the drop-in center where she meets AJ, a foster teen runaway searching for his older brother. Brandon starts at the Idyllwild Music Program and quickly realizes that he will be faced with serious competition. Meanwhile, Jude tells Connor he prefers to keep their relationship private at school.

8.1/10 (280 votes)

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.

7.7/10 (256 votes)

Déjà Vu

S3:E3

When the family takes a vested interest in AJ, Callie has doubts about whether she can trust him. Stef surprises Lena with some news about Monte. Meanwhile, Jude has trouble moving on from the trauma of the shooting incident.

8.0/10 (275 votes)

More Than Words

S3:E4

When Lena’s half-brother Nate comes for a visit with Lena and her parents, Lena aims to get an apology for an offensive name he called her mother years ago. Meanwhile, Cole invites Callie, Jude and Connor to an LGBTQ prom.

7.5/10 (270 votes)

Going South

S3:E5

Callie convinces Brandon to head out on a mysterious trip that brings them to Mexico. Stef and Lena discover an empty pregnancy test box in the trash and wonder if someone in the house is worried they are pregnant.

7.5/10 (247 votes)

It's My Party

S3:E6

Callie thinks she's celebrating her 17th birthday with just the family, but Jude surprises her with a house party. Jude's surprise risks exposing both Callie's and Mariana's secrets when he innocently invites Rafael and Wyatt to attend. Meanwhile, Brandon's suspicions about AJ's behavior come to a head, and Mariana and Callie decide to buy a car together without telling their moms.

7.2/10 (259 votes)

Faith, Hope, Love

S3:E7

Stef and Lena hesitate to give their blessing when Mariana’s biological grandfather tells her she must be baptized in order to be her new half-sister Isabella’s godmother. Callie’s actions at her birthday party are called out by Stef, and they make a big decision in order to avoid jeopardizing her adoption.

8.1/10 (260 votes)

Daughters

S3:E8

When Rita’s daughter shows up unexpectedly, Callie sees a different side of Rita and learns the reason behind their strained relationship.

8.3/10 (307 votes)

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.

8.1/10 (289 votes)

Lucky

S3:E10

Amid tensions in their own relationship, Stef and Lena host a 40th anniversary party for Lena’s parents.

7.2/10 (246 votes)

First Impressions

S3:E11

Callie is now officially adopted into the Adams Foster family and must put aside any romantic feelings for Brandon. She does so by throwing herself into her “Fost and Found” website, even drawing the interest of an investor.

7.1/10 (217 votes)

Mixed Messages

S3:E12

Brandon is upset when he learns that his shared secret with Callie is in jeopardy. Lena and Stef’s mother, Sharon, disagrees over how Stef should handle her diagnosis. Meanwhile, Mariana’s run for junior class president heats up as the simmering resentment between her and Lexi comes to a head.

7.3/10 (219 votes)

If And When

S3:E13

Callie is surprised to find that Jude is spending time with Jack, a quirky foster teen they met at a foster youth event. Brandon and Mat decide to write a Romeo & Juliet rock musical as their senior thesis project, but they disagree over who should play Juliet. Meanwhile, Jesus asks Ana about the identity of his and Mariana's birth father.

7.5/10 (218 votes)

Under Water

S3:E14

After Callie and Jude discover Jack is being abused by other boys in his group foster home, they turn to foster care advocate Justina to get him help. Jesus attempts to get to know Gabe at work even as Nick urges him to tell Gabe the truth about who he is. Meanwhile, Mariana is surprised when Nick asks her out.

7.2/10 (214 votes)

Minor Offenses

S3:E15

While Stef recovers from surgery, she and Lena grow concerned when they find out Justina wants Callie to support a legislation that they know nothing about.

7.5/10 (213 votes)

EQ

S3:E16

Stef begins teaching a class in the police department’s youth outreach program, but she soon realizes that it is not as easy as she thought it would be.

7.7/10 (196 votes)

Sixteen

S3:E17

Jesus is upset after his plans for a low key birthday are supplanted by Mariana, who plans a huge dance party instead. Jude is excited by the prospect of a weekend visit with Connor. Meanwhile, Callie and Brandon strike a truce by agreeing not to bring their new respective significant others home or to family functions.

7.7/10 (211 votes)

Rehearsal

S3:E18

Brandon plays referee between the two stars of his show, Mariana and Mat. Callie testifies on behalf of Daphne in an effort to help her get her daughter back.

8.6/10 (404 votes)

The Show

S3:E19

As Brandon debuts his “Romeo and Juliet” rock musical, moments in the production are hitting home for the Adams Foster family, causing them to look back at recent events.

7.8/10 (235 votes)

Kingdom Come

S3:E20

A tragic loss brings the family together. Despite Callie’s hesitation, Justina moves forward with the Fost and Found launch party. Brandon tells his moms that Cortney has a son.

8.5/10 (358 votes)

Potential Energy

S4:E1

Callie admits her past relationship with Brandon to her moms. But before Stef and Lena can even process the information, the school goes into a “Code Blue” lockdown when it’s discovered Mariana’s boyfriend Nick showed up with his father’s gun after seeing her kiss her ex-boyfriend Mat.

7.6/10 (261 votes)

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.

7.3/10 (222 votes)

Trust

S4:E3

In the aftermath of the school lockdown, Mariana is called out by other students who blame her for Nick’s actions. Callie is also taunted at school and her inappropriate reaction gets her suspended. But what starts off as a punishment turns into an adventure when she meets Aaron, a handsome young law student who knows nothing about her or her past.

7.3/10 (226 votes)

Now for Then

S4:E4

Callie starts her senior project of photographing the outside of her and Jude’s seven former foster homes. But, when an unexpected encounter with a former foster mother brings her inside, Callie decides to reach out to other people who have fostered her and is shocked to learn that a 17-year-old former foster brother has been convicted of murder. Stressed out by the hardships of supporting himself and Cortney, Brandon throws a house party and things take a turn for the worse. Stef and Lena offer to pay for an attorney to help get Gabe off of the sex offender registry, which is currently putting Lena’s job at risk and causing friction between Mike and Ana. Meanwhile, Mariana tells her moms that, in order to feel safe again, she wants to visit Nick and put an end to their relationship once and for all.

7.5/10 (222 votes)

Forty

S4:E5

Lena is excited that her family is coming together to throw her a 70s-themed 40th birthday party. But, when Lena’s mom Dana shares her suspicions about Stewart’s behavior, it threatens to put a damper on the festivities. Convinced her former foster brother Kyle has been wrongly convicted of murder, Callie and Aaron try to track down a witness in the case. Mariana and her female STEAM club teammates compete for an invite to the Regional Robotics Competition. Meanwhile, Jude is hurt to discover that Connor came to town and didn’t tell him, and Brandon considers drastic measures to make extra money.

7.4/10 (213 votes)

Justify

S4:E6

Lena is shocked by the news that her dad has been hiding something that directly puts them all in jeopardy. Additionally, she uncovers a major secret that Brandon has been keeping. Mariana continues to be pressured by Nick and must deal with direct opposition from the male members on her STEAM team. Meanwhile, Jesus grows resentful of Emma’s behavior, and Jude discovers Noah has a medical marijuana card.

7.1/10 (208 votes)

Highs & Lows

S4:E7

When Jesus’s birth father, Gabe, doesn’t show up to work on Stef and Lena’s garage, Jesus takes on the job himself and gets injured in the process. An exhausted Mariana, deep into her robotics STEAM project, takes Jesus’ ADHD medicine for a boost. Callie and AJ find themselves in an awkward situation when Mike and Brandon unexpectedly come home early. Meanwhile, Stef lets Mike know that Brandon gave his hand injury settlement money to Cortney.

7.1/10 (192 votes)

Girl Code

S4:E8

Mariana and Jesus compete in the First Robotics Southern California Regionals, but when Mariana gets too competitive under the stress, Lena grows alarmed. Callie gets a warning from the police to stop harassing Patrick Molloy. Brandon practices for his fast-approaching Julliard audition.

7.7/10 (203 votes)

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.

8.2/10 (242 votes)

Collateral Damage

S4:E10

Callie and the family set up a “Justice for Jack” booth at a music festival in order to gather signatures to stop Justina’s foster care bill, but Callie’s persistence in advocating for both Jack and Kyle lands her in a dangerous situation. Additionally, Callie’s efforts are sidelined when the tensions between her boyfriend AJ and her friend Aaron come to a head. Mariana, still taking Jesus’ ADHD prescription medication, sees Nick and runs away from the festival, sending the family into a frantic search for her. Meanwhile, Stef discovers that her inquiries into Kyle’s case will have repercussions at her job.

7.6/10 (193 votes)

Insult to Injury

S4:E11

In the aftermath of Jesus’ fight with Nick over Mariana, Jesus is knocked out. On the way to the hospital, things take a turn for the worse, leaving him fighting for his life. Meanwhile, Callie finds herself in a dangerous situation after taking a ride with Troy and Mariana is guilt-ridden over the fact that her actions led to Jesus’ current condition.

6.9/10 (183 votes)

Dream a Little Dream

S4:E12

As Stef and Lena stand vigil over an unconscious Jesus, he dreams of an alternate world wherein he tries to save Mariana but can’t get to her. Already stretched thin, the moms receive news that Callie is in serious legal trouble. Mariana seeks comfort in Mat’s arms, while Brandon tries to hold the family together.

7.4/10 (170 votes)

Cruel and Unusual

S4:E13

Callie tries to keep to herself and focus on getting out of juvenile hall, but when she refuses a guard’s propositions, she ends up making an enemy. As Stef and Lena work to get Callie out of juvie, her biological father Robert turns up, angry for being kept in the dark. Meanwhile, Brandon’s questioning of a situation has consequences for Mariana. Jude gets a second chance with Noah, and Mike makes several life-changing decisions.

7.2/10 (163 votes)

Doors and Windows

S4:E14

After Brandon confesses to Stef that he didn’t get into Juilliard, she decides she’s fed up with all of the kids’ secrets and removes their bedroom doors. Mariana starts seeing a therapist to deal with the trauma of Nick’s actions. While Jesus struggles with physical therapy, Brandon realizes that music might be a good way to help get through to him. Callie’s biological father Robert brings in his highly paid attorneys to handle Callie’s case, which causes a conflict with Stef and Lena.

7.4/10 (177 votes)

Sex Ed

S4:E15

Jude feels uneducated about gay sex ed, so he tries to gain some personal experience through a phone app. Callie presents her senior project to her class, but the school admin disapproves of the concept.

7.7/10 (171 votes)

The Long Haul

S4:E16

Sharon and Will return to the Adams Foster home with news that they are engaged. In an effort to come clean with Jesus, Emma writes him a letter but learns he is hiding a secret of his own. Meanwhile, Jude is teased at school when Lena organizes an LGBTQ-friendly sex ed class for students.

7.4/10 (162 votes)

Diamond in the Rough

S4:E17

Stef starts a new assignment in human trafficking where she meets a teenaged girl named Diamond who is turning tricks on the streets. Lena deals with repercussions for holding an off-campus LGBTQ sex ed class for Anchor Beach students. Callie’s relentless pursuit of justice starts to impact her relationship with AJ. Meanwhile, Mariana tries to cheer up Jesus with a special project after he’s prescribed a special pair of glasses due to his traumatic brain injury.

7.5/10 (152 votes)

Dirty Laundry

S4:E18

As Stef works longer hours in her new position, Lena feels overwhelmed trying to keep up with the complicated lives of their five teenagers in addition to the pressures of her own job. Jude, fed up with being bullied at school, resorts to bullying tactics of his own. Callie heads to Los Angeles with Aaron to visit his parents, who are struggling with Aaron being transgender.

7.5/10 (148 votes)

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.

8.3/10 (181 votes)

Until Tomorrow

S4:E20

Callie faces a life-changing decision to take a plea deal and go to jail for three years, or go to trial and risk an even longer sentence. Even though Callie struggles with her own situation, she tries to help Diamond out of hers which becomes extremely dangerous. With only 24 hours to make a difference in Callie’s case, Stef and Mike ramp up their investigation into the Martha Johnson murder bringing in as many leads as possible. Lena confronts Drew about his campaign to make a major change at Anchor Beach Community Charter School, while Mariana rallies her fellow students to protest. Meanwhile, Jesus starts to put together the pieces about Emma.

8.0/10 (189 votes)

Resist

S5:E1

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.

7.4/10 (158 votes)

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.

7.4/10 (150 votes)

Contact

S5:E3

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.

7.3/10 (149 votes)

Too Fast, Too Furious

S5:E4

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.

7.4/10 (149 votes)

Telling

S5:E5

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.

7.3/10 (147 votes)

Welcome to the Jungler

S5:E6

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.

7.3/10 (145 votes)

Chasing Waterfalls

S5:E7

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.

7.7/10 (148 votes)

Engaged

S5:E8

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.

8.2/10 (183 votes)

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.

7.6/10 (160 votes)

Sanctuary

S5:E10

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.

7.5/10 (136 votes)

Invisible

S5:E11

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.

8.2/10 (164 votes)

#IWasMadeInAmerica

S5:E12

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.

7.6/10 (138 votes)

Line in the Sand

S5:E13

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.

7.4/10 (136 votes)

Scars

S5:E14

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.

8.1/10 (164 votes)

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.

7.2/10 (127 votes)

Giving Up the Ghost

S5:E16

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.

7.6/10 (140 votes)

Makeover

S5:E17

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.

8.0/10 (145 votes)

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.

8.8/10 (237 votes)

Many Roads

S5:E19

It’s graduation day for Callie and Brandon, but after some shocking news, the family wonders whether they will make it to the ceremony.

7.5/10 (150 votes)

Meet The Fosters

S5:E20

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

7.7/10 (148 votes)

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.

8.5/10 (198 votes)

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.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 8.2 21
★ 8.8 I Do
★ 7.8 Us Against the World
2 ★ 8.0 21
★ 8.5 Now Hear This
★ 7.6 If You Only Knew
5 ★ 7.7 22
★ 8.8 Many Roads
★ 7.2 Giving Up the Ghost
3 ★ 7.7 20
★ 8.6 The Show
★ 7.1 Mixed Messages
4 ★ 7.5 20
★ 8.5 Potential Energy
★ 6.9 Dream a Little Dream