The Fosters
“How do you define family?”
Series Overview
Stef Foster, a dedicated police officer, and her partner Lena Adams, a school vice principal, have built a close-knit, loving family with Stef's biological son from a previous marriage, Brandon, and their adopted twins, Mariana and Jesus. Their lives are disrupted in unexpected ways when Lena meets Callie, a hardened teen with an abusive past who has spent her life in and out of foster homes. Lena and Stef welcome Callie and her brother, Jude, into their home thinking it's just for a few weeks, until a more permanent placement can be found. But life has something else in store for the Fosters.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 104 Episodes
42 min per episode
2013 – 2018
Premiered: Mon, Jun 3, 2013
Bradley Bredeweg
Peter PaigeLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 22: “Where the Heart Is”
After a turbulent few days in Turks & Caicos, the family starts to question if the wedding will actually take place. The moms make a huge decision that will change the family forever.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Fosters-Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-03
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige
Benny Medina, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Peter Paige, Jennifer Lopez, Bradley Bredeweg
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is The Fosters about?
Stef Foster, a dedicated police officer, and her partner Lena Adams, a school vice principal, have built a close-knit, loving family with Stef's biological son from a previous marriage, Brandon, and their adopted twins, Mariana and Jesus. Their lives are disrupted in unexpected ways when Lena meets Callie, a hardened teen with an abusive past who has spent her life in and out of foster homes. Lena and Stef welcome Callie and her brother, Jude, into their home thinking it's just for a few weeks, until a more permanent placement can be found. But life has something else in store for the Fosters.
How many seasons does The Fosters have?
The Fosters comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Fosters?
Key cast members in The Fosters include Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Hayden Byerly, Noah Centineo, David Lambert.
Who created or directed The Fosters?
The Fosters was developed and directed by Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige.