The Fosters: Season 3
2015 · 20 episodes · ★ 6.1
What Season 3 of The Fosters
Season 3 opens weeks after a car accident that leaves the family shaken. Stef wants to track down the hit-and-run driver, while Lena tries to hold the household together. Callie and Jude, siblings who have been through abusive homes, distrust anyone who gets close to them and carry the trauma of a shooting. Brandon is preparing a rock musical based on Romeo and Juliet, and Mariana and Jesús have their own issues, from a dance party to questions about their biological father. Stef and Lena hesitate over several decisions that could put the adoption at risk. Teri Polo and Sherri Saum star.
Season 3 Episodes
3x01 Wreckage
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 center where she meets AJ, a foster teen runaway searching for his older brother. Brandon starts at the Idyllwild Music Program and quickly realizes that he will be faced with serious competition. Meanwhile, Jude tells Connor he prefers to keep their relationship private at school.
Directing: Peter Paige · Writing: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige · Starring: Gavin Macintosh, Ashley Argota, Alexandra Barreto, Annika Marks
3x02 Father's Day
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 join them. Callie spends Father's Day with the Quinns and hears some surprising news. Frustrated by his situation at Idyllwild, Brandon let's off some steam with his classmates.
Directing: Aprill Winney · Writing: Joanna Johnson · Starring: Gavin Macintosh, Bailee Madison, Alexandra Barreto, Jamie McShane
3x03 Déjà Vu
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 on from the trauma of the shooting incident.
Directing: Charlie Stratton · Writing: Thomas Higgins · Starring: Gavin Macintosh, Suzanne Cryer, Annika Marks, Tony Plana
3x04 More Than Words
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 Callie, Jude and Connor to an LGBTQ prom.
Directing: Daisy von Scherler Mayer · Writing: Marissa Jo Cerar · Starring: Gavin Macintosh, Lorraine Toussaint, Keli Daniels, Tom Williamson
3x05 Going South
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 house is worried they are pregnant.
Directing: Elodie Keene · Writing: Michael MacLennan · Starring: Tom Williamson, Keean Johnson, Fran Bennett, Rubén Garfias
3x06 It's My Party
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 secrets when he innocently invites Rafael and Wyatt to attend. Meanwhile, Brandon's suspicions about AJ's behavior come to a head, and Mariana and Callie decide to buy a car together without telling their moms.
Directing: Kees Van Oostrum · Writing: Megan Lynn, Wade Solomon · Starring: Cherinda Kincherlow, Bailee Madison, Daffany Clark, Kerr Smith
3x07 Faith, Hope, Love
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 actions at her birthday party are called out by Stef, and they make a big decision in order to avoid jeopardizing her adoption.
Directing: Jann Turner · Writing: Kris Q. Rehl, Cristian Martinez · Starring: Alexandra Barreto, Rosie O'Donnell, Tony Plana, Marlene Forte
3x08 Daughters
When Rita’s daughter shows up unexpectedly, Callie sees a different side of Rita and learns the reason behind their strained relationship.
Directing: Chandra Wilson · Writing: Elle Johnson · Starring: Gavin Macintosh, Cherinda Kincherlow, Daffany Clark, Rosie O'Donnell
3x09 Idyllwild
The family heads to Idyllwild for Brandon’s music competition where long-held feelings are revealed and life-changing secrets are unveiled.
Directing: Joanna Johnson · Writing: Joanna Johnson · Starring: Cherinda Kincherlow, Daffany Clark, Lorraine Toussaint, Suzanne Cryer
3x10 Lucky Mid-Season Finale
Amid tensions in their own relationship, Stef and Lena host a 40th anniversary party for Lena’s parents.
Directing: Peter Paige · Writing: Peter Paige · Starring: Gavin Macintosh, Daffany Clark, Rosie O'Donnell, Annika Marks
3x11 First Impressions
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” website, even drawing the interest of an investor.
Directing: Peter Paige · Writing: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige · Starring: Bianca A. Santos, Gavin Macintosh, Annika Marks, Tom Williamson
3x12 Mixed Messages
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, Mariana’s run for junior class president heats up as the simmering resentment between her and Lexi comes to a head.
Directing: Rich Newey · Writing: Thomas Higgins · Starring: Bianca A. Santos, Caitlin Carver, Daffany Clark, Annie Potts
3x13 If And When
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 musical as their senior thesis project, but they disagree over who should play Juliet. Meanwhile, Jesus asks Ana about the identity of his and Mariana's birth father.
Directing: Elodie Keene · Writer: Anne Meredith · Cast: Madisen Beaty, Alexandra Barreto, Alberto De Diego, Tom Williamson
3x14 Under Water
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 Gabe at work even as Nick urges him to tell Gabe the truth about who he is. Meanwhile, Mariana is surprised when Nick asks her out.
Directing: Ron Lagomarsino · Writer: Joanna Johnson · Cast: Annika Marks, Chris Warren, Annie Potts, Kelli Williams
3x15 Minor Offenses
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.
Directing: Rob Morrow · Writer: Michael MacLennan · Cast: Bianca A. Santos, Alexandra Barreto, Rosie O'Donnell, Annika Marks
3x16 EQ
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.
Directing: Anne Renton · Writing: Anne Meredith · Starring: Rosie O'Donnell, Annika Marks, Tom Williamson, Marcella Lentz-Pope
3x17 Sixteen
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 Connor. Meanwhile, Callie and Brandon strike a truce by agreeing not to bring their new respective significant others home or to family functions.
Directing: Elodie Keene · Writer: Marissa Jo Cerar · Cast: Gavin Macintosh, Rosie O'Donnell, Annika Marks, Tony Plana
3x18 Rehearsal
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.
Directing: Norman Buckley · Writers: Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn · Cast: Daffany Clark, Kelli Williams, Denyse Tontz, Louis Hunter
3x19 The Show
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.
Starring: Ashley Argota, Alexandra Barreto, Garrett Clayton, Denyse Tontz
3x20 Kingdom Come Season Finale
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.
Cast: Daffany Clark, Alexandra Barreto, Annika Marks, Izabela Vidovic
Season 3 Cast
Teri PoloStef Foster20 episodes
Sherri SaumLena Adams20 episodes
Hayden ByerlyJude Jacob20 episodes
David LambertBrandon Foster20 episodes
Cierra RamirezMariana Foster20 episodes
Tom WilliamsonAJ16 episodes
Jordan RodriguesMat Tan12 episodes
Annika MarksMonte Porter11 episodes
Louis HunterNick Stratos9 episodes
Gavin MacintoshConnor Stevens8 episodes
Denyse TontzCortney Strathmore8 episodes
Daffany ClarkDaphne Keene7 episodes
Alexandra BarretoAna Gutierrez7 episodes
Brandon QuinnGabe Duncroft7 episodes
Keean JohnsonTom6 episodes
Chris WarrenTy Hensdale6 episodes
Kelli WilliamsJustina Marks6 episodes
Pepi SonugaSally Benton6 episodes
David DouglasChris The Teacher5 episodes
All Seasons
Season 12013 · 21 ep. · ★ 5.7
Season 22014 · 21 ep. · ★ 5.8
Season 42016 · 20 ep. · ★ 5.9
Season 52017 · 22 ep. · ★ 5.8Where to Watch Season 3 of The Fosters
Subscription
More info and links
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in season 3 of The Fosters?
Season 3 of The Fosters has 20 episodes.
When did season 3 of The Fosters premiere?
Released June 8, 2015.
Where to watch The Fosters season 3?
By subscription, on Disney Plus (availability may vary by country).