The Fosters
Series Overview
The Fosters is a British sitcom created and written by Jon Watkins and Eric Monte. It showcases the early work of Lenny Henry as the budding artist son of easygoing family man Samuel Foster (Norman Beaton). The series follows the day-to-day trials of Samuel, his lively wife Pearl (both immigrants from Guyana) and their three children on a South London housing estate.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 27 Episodes
30 min per episode
1976 – 1977
Premiered: Fri, Apr 9, 1976
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “The House Guest”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Allen
Denis King
Stuart Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Allen
Director
Stuart Allen
Producer
Denis King
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fosters
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What is The Fosters about?
The Fosters is a British sitcom created and written by Jon Watkins and Eric Monte. It showcases the early work of Lenny Henry as the budding artist son of easygoing family man Samuel Foster (Norman Beaton). The series follows the day-to-day trials of Samuel, his lively wife Pearl (both immigrants from Guyana) and their three children on a South London housing estate.
How many seasons does The Fosters have?
The Fosters comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Fosters?
Key cast members in The Fosters include Norman Beaton, Isabelle Lucas, Carmen Munroe, Lenny Henry, Sharon Rosita.
Who created or directed The Fosters?
The Fosters was developed and directed by Stuart Allen.