The Fosters

Overview
Stef Foster, a committed police officer, and her partner Lena Adams, a vice principal, have created a warm family dynamic with Stef's son Brandon and their adopted twins, Mariana and Jesus. Their lives take a turn when Lena encounters Callie, a troubled teenager with a history of abuse and a transient life in foster care. Although Stef and Lena intend to provide temporary shelter for Callie and her younger brother Jude, their arrival challenges the family's dynamics and leads to unforeseen changes, pushing the Fosters to reconsider what it means to truly be a family.
Episodes
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1

Pilot
Callie, a 16-year-old who has just been released from juvenile hall, moves in with Lena, her partner Stef, and their children.
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2

Consequently
Callie faces accusations of distributing pills at school, leading to a heated situation. Meanwhile, Lena and Stef choose not to discipline Brandon, wh...
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3

Hostile Acts
Mike invites Brandon to move in with him, while Jesus and Lexi decide to keep their relationship hidden from Mariana.
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4

Quinceanera
As Mariana’s quinceanera unfolds, the atmosphere is filled with joy and celebration. However, the secret that Jesus has been keeping is unexpectedly...
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5

The Morning After
Stef and Lena strive to carve out moments to focus on their relationship, navigating the challenges that come with it. Meanwhile, Lexi and Jesus face ...
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6

Saturday
Brandon gets the chance to audition for a highly regarded piano instructor, while Jesus receives an invitation to attend a church camp.
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7

The Fallout
When Lexi's parents discover the real story behind her relationship with Jesus, they decide to discipline her.
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8

Clean
Stef and Lena have dinner with Lena's ex.
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9

Vigil
Mariana and Jesus face the fallout from their decisions.
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10

I Do
The Fosters are preparing for their wedding, but Stef's lack of engagement is causing frustration for an overwhelmed Lena, who wishes for more support...
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11

The Honeymoon
Callie's choice to leave home deeply affects the entire family. Meanwhile, Mariana uncovers the real reason behind Lexi's journey.
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12

House and Home
Callie encounters a woman involved in the foster care system, who offers her insights and understanding. Meanwhile, Brandon opens up about the reasons...
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13

Things Unsaid
Lena feels anxious as Stef heads back to her job, concerned about the challenges ahead. Meanwhile, Kelsey uncovers hidden truths from Mariana's histor...
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14

Family Day
Stef and Lena go to see Callie, while Jude faces a tough choice about whether he wants to join the Foster family.
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15

Padre
A family reunion prompts Callie to return to the Fosters' home, marking her first visit since she left.
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16

Us Against the World
Callie is determined to regain the trust of those close to her, while Stef finds herself summoned to provide testimony in Mike's trial.
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17

Kids in the Hall
Callie’s act of kindness ends up causing complications for a friend, while Brandon strikes a questionable bargain with a less-than-reputable classma...
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18

Escapes and Reversals
Jesus faces immense pressure as he grapples with a challenging decision. Meanwhile, Callie finds herself caught in a dilemma, struggling to protect tw...
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19

Don't Let Go
Callie has a heartfelt reunion with her father, bringing a mix of emotions to the surface. Meanwhile, Jesus faces difficulties staying concentrated in...
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20

Metropolis
As the Winter Ball draws near, Mariana and Jesus find themselves anxious about their upcoming dates. Meanwhile, Lena receives a visit from Zac's mothe...
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21

Adoption Day
Stef and Mike navigate the aftermath of a surprising truth that shakes their world, while Brandon finds himself caught in yet another poor choice.
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Things Unknown
Callie and Jude confront the painful possibility of being torn apart. Meanwhile, Brandon grapples with feelings of remorse after spending the night wi...
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2

Take Me Out
Brandon faces a tough choice regarding his health and feels overwhelmed by the implications. Meanwhile, Stef is on a mission to track down Mike, deter...
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3

Play
With Lena and Stef off enjoying their babymoon, the kids decide to throw a party that quickly spirals out of control.
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4

Say Something
Callie encounters her half-sister for the very first time, leading to a mix of emotions as they navigate their newfound connection. Meanwhile, Timothy...
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5

Truth Be Told
Callie becomes anxious about the effects her decisions have had on Jude. Meanwhile, Emma places Jesus in an uncomfortable situation.
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6

Mother
Lena discovers a health concern that could impact her pregnancy. Meanwhile, Stef takes the opportunity to confront Mike regarding Ana.
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7

The Longest Day
Dani faces the fallout from her situation with Brandon. Meanwhile, Jude and Callie enjoy a day out on the Quinn family's yacht, making the most of the...
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8

Girls Reunited
Callie comes back to the Girl's United home to confront some unresolved matters. Meanwhile, Mariana and Jesus organize a group dinner for Mat and Hayl...
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9

Leaky Faucets
The children go to a festival, and Ana is eager to reconcile with the twins.
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10

Someone's Little Sister
Callie reaches out to her biological father, seeking his help with a personal request. Meanwhile, Connor faces mounting pressure to cut ties with Jude...
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11

Christmas Past
Brandon reminisces about Callie and Jude's inaugural Christmas celebration with the Foster family.
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12

Over/Under
Stef and Lena find themselves at odds over various topics, each taking a distinct stance. Meanwhile, Brandon receives an invitation to participate in ...
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13

Stay
Kiara reaches out for support after finding herself in a foster home that isn't suitable for her. Meanwhile, Mariana downplays her impressive achievem...
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14

Mother Nature
The Adams foster kids aren't particularly thrilled about embarking on a family camping adventure in the great outdoors. However, things take an unexpe...
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15

Light of Day
Callie opts for a different approach with Robert, while Brandon attempts to persuade the band that his mother’s guidelines can be beneficial for all...
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16

If You Only Knew
Callie conceals a secret while assisting Daphne in getting ready for a formal visit with her daughter, but both women worry they might be identified d...
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17

The Silence She Keeps
Stef and Lena grapple with Callie's choice, seeking to grasp her reasoning. Meanwhile, a clash between Monte and Timothy regarding the school curricul...
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18

Now Hear This
Mariana struggles to cope with changes happening at home, diverting her energy into organizing a student protest in response to a school administratio...
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19

Justify The Means
Stef shares her thoughts with Lena and Callie about a strategy that could allow the Adams Fosters to adopt Callie, although she holds back some detail...
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20

Not That Kind of Girl
Callie faces unresolved issues from her past, while Mariana expresses her concerns about the future of Ana's child. Jude grapples with the fallout fro...
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21

The End of the Beginning
Callie has an eye-opening encounter with her grandfather, leading her to reevaluate her feelings about Robert. At the same time, Mariana prepares for ...
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1

Wreckage
In the wake of the devastating car accident, Stef is resolute in her quest to uncover the identity of the driver who caused the wreck. Callie remains ...
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2

Father's Day
Stef and Lena continue their yearly custom by hosting Mike for a Father's Day brunch. Jude catches everyone off guard, particularly Callie, by invitin...
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3

Déjà Vu
As the family grows more invested in AJ, Callie finds herself questioning whether he can be trusted. Stef has an unexpected revelation for Lena regard...
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4

More Than Words
Lena is determined to confront her half-brother Nate during his visit, seeking an apology for a hurtful name he used for her mother in the past. At th...
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5

Going South
Callie persuades Brandon to embark on an enigmatic journey that takes them to Mexico. Meanwhile, Stef and Lena stumble upon an empty pregnancy test bo...
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6

It's My Party
Callie believes she’s having a quiet 17th birthday celebration with her family, but Jude has other plans and throws her a surprise house party. His ...
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Faith, Hope, Love
Stef and Lena are unsure about granting their approval when Mariana's biological grandfather insists that she needs to be baptized to become the godmo...
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8

Daughters
When Rita's daughter arrives out of the blue, Callie gets a glimpse of a new side of Rita, uncovering the truth about the tensions in their relationsh...
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9

Idyllwild
The family travels to Idyllwild for Brandon’s music competition, where deep-seated emotions come to light and life-altering secrets are disclosed.
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10

Lucky
While navigating their own relationship struggles, Stef and Lena decide to throw a 40th anniversary celebration for Lena’s parents.
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11

First Impressions
Callie has officially become a member of the Adams Foster family, which means she needs to let go of her romantic feelings for Brandon. To help hersel...
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12

Mixed Messages
Brandon feels betrayed when he discovers that his and Callie's secret is at risk of being exposed. Meanwhile, Lena and Stef's mother, Sharon, clash ov...
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13

If And When
Callie is taken aback to see Jude hanging out with Jack, an eccentric foster teen they encountered at a foster youth event. Meanwhile, Brandon and Mat...
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14

Under Water
When Callie and Jude find out that Jack is being mistreated by other boys in his group home, they reach out to foster care advocate Justina for assist...
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15

Minor Offenses
As Stef heals after her surgery, both she and Lena become worried upon discovering that Justina is pushing Callie to back a piece of legislation they ...
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16

EQ
Stef starts her role in the police department’s youth outreach program, eager to make a difference. However, she quickly discovers that the challeng...
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17

Sixteen
Jesus is frustrated when Mariana takes over his idea for a simple birthday celebration by organizing a massive dance party instead. Jude is thrilled a...
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18

Rehearsal
Brandon finds himself in the middle of a conflict between his show's leading actors, Mariana and Mat. Meanwhile, Callie steps up to support Daphne as ...
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19

The Show
As Brandon unveils his rock musical adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet,” the performance resonates deeply with the Adams Foster family, prompting the...
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20

Kingdom Come
A heartbreaking loss unites the family. Although Callie is unsure, Justina pushes ahead with the launch party for Fost and Found. Meanwhile, Brandon s...
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1

Potential Energy
Callie opens up to her moms about her previous relationship with Brandon. However, before Stef and Lena can take it all in, a “Code Blue” lockdown...
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2

Safe
Once the family receives the green light to return home, the atmosphere in the Adams Foster household remains tense. Still shaken from the school lock...
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3

Trust
Following the school lockdown, Mariana faces backlash from her peers who hold her responsible for Nick's behavior. Meanwhile, Callie endures ridicule ...
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4

Now for Then
Callie embarks on her senior project, aiming to photograph the exteriors of the seven foster homes she and Jude once lived in. However, an unexpected ...
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5

Forty
Lena can't wait for her family to gather and celebrate her 40th birthday with a fun 70s-themed party. However, her excitement is overshadowed when her...
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6

Justify
Lena is taken aback when she learns that her father has been concealing information that threatens their safety. On top of that, she stumbles upon a s...
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7

Highs & Lows
When Gabe, Jesus's biological father, fails to show up for work on Stef and Lena's garage, Jesus steps in to handle the task but ends up getting hurt....
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8

Girl Code
Mariana and Jesus take part in the First Robotics Southern California Regionals, but Mariana's intense competitiveness begins to worry Lena as the pre...
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9

New York
Brandon heads to New York City for his Julliard audition, where he encounters a girl who challenges him to reflect on his life choices, especially reg...
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10

Collateral Damage
Callie and her family set up a booth at a music festival to collect signatures against Justina’s foster care legislation, aiming for “Justice for ...
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11

Insult to Injury
Following Jesus' altercation with Nick concerning Mariana, he ends up unconscious. During the trip to the hospital, his condition worsens, putting his...
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12

Dream a Little Dream
Stef and Lena keep watch over a still Jesus, who drifts into a dream where he struggles to rescue Mariana but finds himself unable to reach her. Meanw...
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13

Cruel and Unusual
Callie aims to stay under the radar and concentrate on her release from juvenile hall, but when she rebuffs a guard’s advances, she finds herself wi...
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14

Doors and Windows
When Brandon shares with Stef that he didn’t make it into Juilliard, she becomes frustrated with the constant secrets among the kids and decides to ...
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15

Sex Ed
Jude realizes he lacks knowledge about gay sex education and decides to explore the topic through a dating app. Meanwhile, Callie showcases her senior...
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16

The Long Haul
Sharon and Will come back to the Adams Foster household to share their exciting news: they’re engaged! Meanwhile, Emma tries to be honest with Jesus...
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17

Diamond in the Rough
Stef embarks on a new case focused on human trafficking and encounters a young girl named Diamond, who is involved in street prostitution. Lena faces ...
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18

Dirty Laundry
As Stef spends more time at her new job, Lena finds herself feeling swamped managing the chaotic lives of their five teenagers, all while juggling her...
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19

Who Knows
Almost everyone in the Adams Foster family is hiding something, but their secrets begin to unravel. As Callie’s court date approaches, Robert’s la...
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20

Until Tomorrow
Callie is at a crossroads, facing the tough choice of accepting a plea deal that would land her in prison for three years or risking a longer sentence...
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1

Resist
Stef desperately looks for Callie when she volunteers to assist Diamond, believing she has nothing to lose after agreeing to the plea deal. Meanwhile,...
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Exterminate Her
Callie takes charge of her life by signing up to audit art classes at a nearby college. Meanwhile, Jesus decides to create some space between himself,...
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3

Contact
Callie and Aaron embark on their first real date together. Meanwhile, Mariana and Jude take the lead in launching a covert school newspaper. Noah star...
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4

Too Fast, Too Furious
Callie and Aaron talk about advancing their relationship further. Meanwhile, Mariana discovers a sense of purpose while practicing with the Latina der...
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5

Telling
The Fosters children head to a lively party at the Derby warehouse, but the atmosphere takes a turn for the worse when the police arrive. Lena finds i...
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Welcome to the Jungler
Callie struggles with the choice between embracing a fresh start and backing a cause that holds significant meaning for her. Meanwhile, Jude and Taylo...
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Chasing Waterfalls
Lena’s parents return for a visit, creating a buzz in her life, while Callie and Aaron's bond deepens significantly. Meanwhile, Mariana attempts to ...
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Engaged
Brandon hosts a party that takes a turn for the worse when hidden truths come to light. Meanwhile, Mariana and Jude work tirelessly to persuade their ...
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9

Prom
On prom night at Anchor Beach, Grace's mother has an open discussion with Brandon. At the same time, Ximena finds herself confronted with a major choi...
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10

Sanctuary
Ximena and Callie remain in the church, finding refuge from ICE. Meanwhile, the Adams Fosters stand by the Sinfuego family, providing assistance as th...
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11

Invisible
Callie takes an active role in shining a light on Ximena’s battle. At the same time, Brandon and Grace face challenges in their intimacy, weighed do...
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12

#IWasMadeInAmerica
Callie and her friends rally around Ximena during a conservative anti-immigration protest, generating significant attention for her situation. In a su...
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13

Line in the Sand
Brandon and Grace devise an epic senior prank that spirals out of control. Meanwhile, Mariana and Mat confront a significant choice regarding the dire...
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14

Scars
Callie gets an unexpected piece of advice from someone she didn’t see coming. At the same time, Jude works to calm Noah's anxieties regarding his gr...
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15

Mother's Day
Stef's mother arrives for a visit, offering support as Stef navigates a challenging period in her life. At the same time, Callie and Jude find themsel...
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Giving Up the Ghost
Stef faces her inner struggles and opens up to Lena about the issues that have been weighing on her mind. Meanwhile, Mariana and Emma clash, creating ...
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17

Makeover
During a panel discussion, Callie shares her insights on Ximena's challenges, discovering along the way that she might have an interest that extends b...
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18

Just Say Yes
Brandon and Grace embark on a road trip, uncovering new insights about one another along the way. Meanwhile, Mariana and Emma find themselves in a fie...
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19

Many Roads
On graduation day, Callie and Brandon are set to celebrate their achievements, but unexpected news leaves the family questioning whether they will be ...
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20

Meet The Fosters
A year later, the Adams Fosters reunite to commemorate some significant milestones.
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21

Turks & Caicos
The family heads to Turks & Caicos to celebrate Brandon and Eliza’s wedding, but tensions arise with their future in-laws. As Brandon and Eliza clas...
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Where the Heart Is
Following a chaotic few days in Turks & Caicos, the family begins to wonder if the wedding will actually happen. In a pivotal moment, the mothers make...