The Fosters 2013
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What is The Fosters?
The Fosters is an American family drama television series that premiered in the United States on the ABC Family television network. The series was created by Peter Paige and Bradley Bredeweg and it concluded on the Freeform television network.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 104
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 3, 2013
- Last aired
- Jun 6, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC Family, Freeform
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Fosters is an American family drama television series that premiered in the United States on the ABC Family television network. The series was created by Peter Paige and Bradley Bredeweg and it concluded on the Freeform television network. The show revolves around the lives of Stef Foster, a dedicated police officer, and her partner Lena Adams, a school vice principal, as they build a close-knit and loving family. The family includes Stef's biological son and their adopted twins. The series follows the family's life as they welcome new members into their home. The Fosters stars Teri Polo and Sherri Saum as the main characters. The series explores the lives of the family members as they navigate their relationships and personal struggles. The show premiered on June 3, 2013, and concluded on June 6, 2018. The Fosters is a drama series that portrays the lives of a diverse and blended family.
Should you watch it?
“A dedicated couple expands their family when they take in two teenagers from the foster system.”
- explores complex family dynamics
- focuses on foster care experiences
- contains intense emotional conflict
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas about unconventional families navigating life's challenges.
The series deals with mature themes regarding foster care and family trauma.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 21 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Jun 3, 2013
- E2 Consequently Jun 10, 2013
- E3 Hostile Acts Jun 17, 2013
- E4 Quinceanera Jun 24, 2013
- E5 The Morning After Jul 1, 2013
- E6 Saturday Jul 8, 2013
- E7 The Fallout Jul 15, 2013
- E8 Clean Jul 22, 2013
- E9 Vigil Jul 29, 2013
- E10 I Do Aug 5, 2013
- E11 The Honeymoon Jan 13, 2014
- E12 House and Home Jan 20, 2014
- E13 Things Unsaid Jan 27, 2014
- E14 Family Day Feb 3, 2014
- E15 Padre Feb 10, 2014
- E16 Us Against the World Feb 17, 2014
- E17 Kids in the Hall Feb 24, 2014
- E18 Escapes and Reversals Mar 3, 2014
- E19 Don't Let Go Mar 10, 2014
- E20 Metropolis Mar 17, 2014
- E21 Adoption Day Mar 24, 2014
Season 2 · 21 episodes
- E1 Things Unknown Jun 16, 2014
- E2 Take Me Out Jun 23, 2014
- E3 Play Jun 30, 2014
- E4 Say Something Jul 7, 2014
- E5 Truth Be Told Jul 14, 2014
- E6 Mother Jul 21, 2014
- E7 The Longest Day Jul 28, 2014
- E8 Girls Reunited Aug 4, 2014
- E9 Leaky Faucets Aug 11, 2014
- E10 Someone's Little Sister Aug 18, 2014
- E11 Christmas Past Dec 8, 2014
- E12 Over/Under Jan 19, 2015
- E13 Stay Jan 26, 2015
- E14 Mother Nature Feb 2, 2015
- E15 Light of Day Feb 9, 2015
- E16 If You Only Knew Feb 16, 2015
- E17 The Silence She Keeps Feb 23, 2015
- E18 Now Hear This Mar 2, 2015
- E19 Justify The Means Mar 9, 2015
- E20 Not That Kind of Girl Mar 16, 2015
- E21 The End of the Beginning Mar 23, 2015
Season 3 · 20 episodes
- E1 Wreckage Jun 8, 2015
- E2 Father's Day Jun 15, 2015
- E3 Déjà Vu Jun 22, 2015
- E4 More Than Words Jun 29, 2015
- E5 Going South Jul 6, 2015
- E6 It's My Party Jul 13, 2015
- E7 Faith, Hope, Love Jul 27, 2015
- E8 Daughters Aug 3, 2015
- E9 Idyllwild Aug 10, 2015
- E10 Lucky Aug 17, 2015
- E11 First Impressions Jan 25, 2016
- E12 Mixed Messages Feb 1, 2016
- E13 If And When Feb 8, 2016
- E14 Under Water Feb 15, 2016
- E15 Minor Offenses Feb 22, 2016
- E16 EQ Feb 29, 2016
- E17 Sixteen Mar 7, 2016
- E18 Rehearsal Mar 14, 2016
- E19 The Show Mar 21, 2016
- E20 Kingdom Come Mar 28, 2016
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 Potential Energy Jun 20, 2016
- E2 Safe Jun 27, 2016
- E3 Trust Jul 11, 2016
- E4 Now for Then Jul 18, 2016
- E5 Forty Jul 25, 2016
- E6 Justify Aug 1, 2016
- E7 Highs & Lows Aug 8, 2016
- E8 Girl Code Aug 15, 2016
- E9 New York Aug 22, 2016
- E10 Collateral Damage Aug 29, 2016
- E11 Insult to Injury Jan 31, 2017
- E12 Dream a Little Dream Feb 7, 2017
- E13 Cruel and Unusual Feb 14, 2017
- E14 Doors and Windows Feb 21, 2017
- E15 Sex Ed Feb 28, 2017
- E16 The Long Haul Mar 14, 2017
- E17 Diamond in the Rough Mar 21, 2017
- E18 Dirty Laundry Mar 28, 2017
- E19 Who Knows Apr 4, 2017
- E20 Until Tomorrow Apr 11, 2017
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Resist Jul 11, 2017
- E2 Exterminate Her Jul 18, 2017
- E3 Contact Jul 25, 2017
- E4 Too Fast, Too Furious Aug 1, 2017
- E5 Telling Aug 8, 2017
- E6 Welcome to the Jungler Aug 15, 2017
- E7 Chasing Waterfalls Aug 22, 2017
- E8 Engaged Aug 29, 2017
- E9 Prom Sep 5, 2017
- E10 Sanctuary Jan 9, 2018
- E11 Invisible Jan 16, 2018
- E12 #IWasMadeInAmerica Jan 23, 2018
- E13 Line in the Sand Jan 30, 2018
- E14 Scars Feb 6, 2018
- E15 Mother's Day Feb 13, 2018
- E16 Giving Up the Ghost Feb 27, 2018
- E17 Makeover Mar 6, 2018
- E18 Just Say Yes Mar 13, 2018
- E19 Many Roads Mar 13, 2018
- E20 Meet The Fosters Jun 4, 2018
- E21 Turks & Caicos Jun 5, 2018
- E22 Where the Heart Is Jun 6, 2018
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main parents?
Stef Foster is a police officer and Lena Adams is a school vice principal.
Who are the children already in the home?
The family includes Brandon, Mariana, and Jesus.
Who are the new arrivals?
Callie and her brother Jude join the household.
What is the initial plan for the new arrivals?
The parents intend to host them only until a permanent placement is found.
What is the core premise?
The show follows the disruption and growth of a family after taking in two foster children.