The Fosters: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of The Fosters Season 2.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Wreckage
Jun 8, 2015 · 42 min
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 c
Father's Day
Jun 15, 2015 · 42 min
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 j
Déjà Vu
Jun 22, 2015 · 42 min
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
More Than Words
Jun 29, 2015 · 42 min
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
Going South
Jul 6, 2015 · 42 min
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 h
It's My Party
Jul 13, 2015 · 42 min
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 secret
Faith, Hope, Love
Jul 27, 2015 · 42 min
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
Daughters
Aug 3, 2015 · 42 min
When Rita’s daughter shows up unexpectedly, Callie sees a different side of Rita and learns the reason behind their strained relationship.
Idyllwild
Aug 10, 2015 · 42 min
The family heads to Idyllwild for Brandon’s music competition where long-held feelings are revealed and life-changing secrets are unveiled.
Lucky
Aug 17, 2015 · 42 min
Amid tensions in their own relationship, Stef and Lena host a 40th anniversary party for Lena’s parents.
First Impressions
Jan 25, 2016 · 42 min
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” websi
Mixed Messages
Feb 1, 2016 · 42 min
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, M
If And When
Feb 8, 2016 · 42 min
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 music
Under Water
Feb 15, 2016 · 42 min
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
Minor Offenses
Feb 22, 2016 · 42 min
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.
EQ
Feb 29, 2016 · 42 min
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.
Sixteen
Mar 7, 2016 · 42 min
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 Conno
Rehearsal
Mar 14, 2016 · 42 min
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.
The Show
Mar 21, 2016 · 42 min
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.
Kingdom Come
Mar 28, 2016 · 42 min
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.