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The Fosters: Season 2

21 episodes Premiered Jun 16, 2014
Previously on The Fosters

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Fosters Season 1.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 2: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (18): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S2·E1 Mytharc

Things Unknown

Jun 16, 2014

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

S2·E2 Core

Take Me Out

Jun 23, 2014

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

S2·E3 Core

Play

Jun 30, 2014

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

S2·E4 Core

Say Something

Jul 7, 2014

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

S2·E5 Core

Truth Be Told

Jul 14, 2014

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

S2·E6 Core

Mother

Jul 21, 2014

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

S2·E7 Core

The Longest Day

Jul 28, 2014

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

S2·E8 Core

Girls Reunited

Aug 4, 2014

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

S2·E9 Core

Leaky Faucets

Aug 11, 2014

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

S2·E10 Core

Someone's Little Sister

Aug 18, 2014

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

S2·E11 Core

Christmas Past

Dec 8, 2014

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

S2·E12 Core

Over/Under

Jan 19, 2015

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

S2·E13 Core

Stay

Jan 26, 2015

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

S2·E14 Core

Mother Nature

Feb 2, 2015

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

S2·E15 Core

Light of Day

Feb 9, 2015

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

S2·E16 Core

If You Only Knew

Feb 16, 2015

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 h

S2·E17 Core

The Silence She Keeps

Feb 23, 2015

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

S2·E18 Core

Now Hear This

Mar 2, 2015

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, wh

S2·E19 Core

Justify The Means

Mar 9, 2015

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

S2·E20 Mytharc

Not That Kind of Girl

Mar 16, 2015

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

S2·E21 Mytharc

The End of the Beginning

Mar 23, 2015

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.