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The Fosters: Season 1

21 episodes Premiered Jun 3, 2013 Updated Jul 19, 2026
Season 1 Episodes

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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S1·E1 Mytharc

Pilot

Jun 3, 2013 · 42 min

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.

S1·E2 Core

Consequently

Jun 10, 2013 · 42 min

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

S1·E3 Core

Hostile Acts

Jun 17, 2013 · 42 min

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

S1·E4 Core

Quinceanera

Jun 24, 2013 · 42 min

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

S1·E5 Core

The Morning After

Jul 1, 2013 · 42 min

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.

S1·E6 Core

Saturday

Jul 8, 2013 · 42 min

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

S1·E7 Core

The Fallout

Jul 15, 2013 · 42 min

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

S1·E8 Core

Clean

Jul 22, 2013 · 42 min

Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.

S1·E9 Core

Vigil

Jul 29, 2013 · 42 min

Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.

S1·E10 Core

I Do

Aug 5, 2013 · 42 min

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

S1·E11 Core

The Honeymoon

Jan 13, 2014 · 42 min

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

S1·E12 Mytharc

House and Home

Jan 20, 2014 · 42 min

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

S1·E13 Core

Things Unsaid

Jan 27, 2014 · 42 min

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

S1·E14 Core

Family Day

Feb 3, 2014 · 42 min

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

S1·E15 Core

Padre

Feb 10, 2014 · 42 min

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

S1·E16 Core

Us Against the World

Feb 17, 2014 · 42 min

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

S1·E17 Core

Kids in the Hall

Feb 24, 2014 · 42 min

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

S1·E18 Core

Escapes and Reversals

Mar 3, 2014 · 42 min

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

S1·E19 Core

Don't Let Go

Mar 10, 2014 · 42 min

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

S1·E20 Mytharc

Metropolis

Mar 17, 2014 · 42 min

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

S1·E21 Mytharc

Adoption Day

Mar 24, 2014 · 42 min

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