The Fosters: Season 5

2017 · 22 episodes · ★ 5.8

What Season 5 of The Fosters

Stef and Lena raise a blended family in San Diego that grows with the arrival of Callie and Jude, two siblings who have been through abusive foster homes. The season opens with Stef relentlessly searching for Callie after offering her help to Diamond. Jesus struggles with the aftermath of his head injury, and his anger explodes when he discovers that Brandon helped Emma make a very personal decision. At school, Mariana leads protests against the privatization of Anchor Beach Charter. Callie regains control of her life, while Stef becomes obsessed with a case at work and Lena suffers because of it.

22episodes

Jul 10, 2017premiered

Jun 6, 2018latest episode

15.4 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 Resist
Jul 11, 2017 · 42 min · ★ 6.3
Stef frantically searches for Callie after she offers to help Diamond, thinking she has nothing to lose after accepting the plea deal. Struggling with his TBI, Jesus unleashes his anger after discovering Brandon helped Emma with a deeply personal decision. With Mariana leading the charge, protests continue over Anchor Beach Charter’s privatization.
Directing: Peter Paige · Writing: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige · Starring: Alexandra Barreto, Annika Marks, Brandon Quinn, Mark Totty
5x02 Exterminate Her
Jul 18, 2017 · 42 min · ★ 5.8
Callie gets control of her life and applied to audit art classes at a local college. Jesus distances himself from Mariana and Brandon so he can build his treehouse with Gabe alone. The Fosters get a new neighbor.
Directed by: Danny Nucci · Written by: Joanna Johnson · Starring: Kerr Smith, Izabela Vidovic, Brandon Quinn, Karis Campbell
5x03 Contact
Jul 25, 2017 · 42 min · ★ 5.8
Callie and Aaron go on their first official date. Mariana and Jude spearhead an underground school newspaper. Noah and Jude question their compatibility, while Brandon and Grace take their relationship to the next level. The moms have their new neighbors over for a family dinner party.
Directed by: Aprill Winney · Written by: Anne Meredith · Starring: Annika Marks, Izabela Vidovic, Kalama Epstein, Adam Kang
5x04 Too Fast, Too Furious
Aug 1, 2017 · 42 min · ★ 5.8
Callie and Aaron discuss taking their relationship to the next level. Mariana finds fulfillment training with the Latina derby team. Brandon’s new girlfriend Grace catches him playing hero to his ex-girlfriend Courtney.
Directed by: Tate Donovan · Written by: Cristian Martinez · Starring: Alexandra Barreto, Tom Williamson, Denyse Tontz, Arden Belle
5x05 Telling
Aug 8, 2017 · 42 min · ★ 5.8
The Fosters kids attend a party at the Derby warehouse, but things escalate quickly when the cops show up. Lena struggles when Stef starts to become obsessed with an ongoing case at work, meanwhile Brandon’s relationship with Grace is put into jeopardy with Courtney back in his life.
Directed by: Anne Renton · Written by: Kris Q. Rehl · Starring: Denyse Tontz, Brandon Quinn, Chad Todhunter, Alex Skuby
5x06 Welcome to the Jungler
Aug 15, 2017 · 42 min · ★ 6.0
Callie is torn with turning over a new leaf or supporting a cause that means a lot to her, while Jude and Taylor begin making gaming videos that earn them unwanted notoriety. Stef makes major headway in her case.
Directed by: Kelli Williams · Written by: Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn · Starring: Alexandra Barreto, Izabela Vidovic, Tom Williamson, Denyse Tontz
5x07 Chasing Waterfalls
Aug 22, 2017 · 42 min · ★ 6.0
Lena’s parents are back in town for a visit, while Callie and Aaron get closer than ever before. Mariana tries to get closer to Logan, but it backfires when his girlfriend catches wind of it.
Directing: Chandra Wilson · Writing: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige · Starring: Lorraine Toussaint, Izabela Vidovic, Bruce Davison, Denyse Tontz
5x08 Engaged
Aug 29, 2017 · 42 min · ★ 5.4
Brandon throws a party which turns south when secrets are revealed. Mariana and Jude try to convince the students to vote against their school going private.
Directed by: Kees Van Oostrum · Written by: Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn · Starring: Alexandra Barreto, Izabela Vidovic, Tony Plana, Marlene Forte
5x09 Prom Mid-Season Finale
Sep 5, 2017 · 42 min · ★ 5.8
It’s prom night at Anchor Beach. Grace’s mom has a candid conversation with Brandon, meanwhile Ximena faces a life-altering decision when ICE agents show up at prom.
Directed by: Joanna Johnson · Written by: Joanna Johnson · Starring: Annika Marks, Tom Williamson, Anna Grace Barlow, Adam Kang
5x10 Sanctuary
Jan 9, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 5.4
Ximena and Callie are still in the church seeking sanctuary from ICE. The Adams Fosters’ offer support to the Sinfuego family as they struggle with their immigration status.
Directed by: Rob Morrow · Written by: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige · Starring: Tom Williamson, Kalama Epstein, Lisseth Chavez, Christopher Meyer
5x11 Invisible
Jan 16, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 6.4
Callie actively helps to make Ximena’s fight visible. Meanwhile, Brandon and Grace struggle to be intimate knowing her diagnosis and Mariana is suddenly courted by multiple suitors.
Directed by: Laura Nisbet Peters · Written by: Megan Lynn, Wade Solomon · Starring: Jay Ali, Annika Marks, Izabela Vidovic, Louis Hunter
5x12 #IWasMadeInAmerica
Jan 23, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 6.2
Callie and her friends support Ximena in a big way at a conservative anti-immigration rally and get a lot of buzz for Ximena’s plight. Meanwhile, an unlikely source offers a key piece of evidence that may help save Anchor Beach from going private and the family celebrates Stef’s birthday.
Directing: Kees Van Oostrum, Lee Rose · Writing: Anne Meredith · Starring: Jay Ali, Suzanne Cryer, Izabela Vidovic, Louis Hunter
5x13 Line in the Sand
Jan 30, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 5.8
Brandon and Grace plan the ultimate senior prank which ends up going a little too far. Mariana and Mat make a huge decision about the future of their relationship.
Directed by: Cheryl Dunye · Written by: Dan Richter · Starring: Madisen Beaty, Suzanne Cryer, Anna Grace Barlow, Michael Traynor
5x14 Scars
Feb 6, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 5.4
Callie receives a surprising tip from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, Jude tries to assuage Noah’s fears about his budding relationship with fellow gamer Declan.
Directed by: Kelli Williams · Written by: Cristian Martinez, Kris Q. Rehl · Starring: Izabela Vidovic, Kalama Epstein, Lisseth Chavez, Reggie Austin
5x15 Mother's Day
Feb 13, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 6.0
Stef’s mom comes to visit and helps Stef cope with a tough time. Meanwhile, Callie and Jude grapple with the memory of their biological mother.
Directed by: Bradley Bredeweg · Written by: Joanna Johnson · Starring: Jamie McShane, Annie Potts, Michael Traynor, Kristen Ariza
5x16 Giving Up the Ghost
Feb 27, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 5.6
Stef confronts her demons and finally comes clean to Lena about what’s been troubling her. Mariana and Emma find themselves going head to head, putting Poppy and Jesus in an awkward position.
Directed by: Michael Medico · Written by: Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn · Starring: Jamie McShane, Kristen Ariza, Lisseth Chavez, Emily Kosloski
5x17 Makeover
Mar 6, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 5.8
Callie speaks on a panel about Ximena’s struggle and realizes she may have a passion for something other than art. Meanwhile, Mariana is torn between two suitors.
Directed by: Laura Nisbet Peters · Written by: Kris Q. Rehl, Cristian Martinez · Starring: Izabela Vidovic, Michael Daniel Cassady, Michael Traynor, Brynn Thayer
5x18 Just Say Yes
Mar 13, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 6.0
Brandon and Grace go on a road trip and discover a lot about each other, while Mariana and Emma vie for a competitive internship. Stef and Lena go on a couples retreat to reconnect.
Directed by: Joanna Johnson · Written by: Joanna Johnson · Starring: Sam McMurray, Lisseth Chavez, Nandy Martin, Nia Peeples
5x19 Many Roads
Mar 13, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 6.0
It’s graduation day for Callie and Brandon, but after some shocking news, the family wonders whether they will make it to the ceremony.
Directed by: Peter Paige · Written by: Bradley Bredeweg, Peter Paige · Starring: Madisen Beaty, Daffany Clark, Alexandra Barreto, Jamie McShane
5x20 Meet The Fosters
Jun 4, 2018 · 42 min · ★ 5.4
One year later, the Adams Fosters comes together for some major celebrations.
Directed by: Michael Medico · Written by: Wade Solomon, Megan Lynn · Starring: Alex Saxon, Elliot Fletcher, Katherine Kamhi, Jordan Rodrigues
5x21 Turks & Caicos
Jun 5, 2018 · 42 min
The family travels to Turks & Caicos for Brandon and Eliza’s wedding where they find themselves at odds with their future in-laws, meanwhile when Brandon and Eliza find themselves butting heads, Brandon turns to the person who knows him best.
Directed by: Joanna Johnson · Written by: Joanna Johnson · Starring: Wayne Wilderson, Jordan Rodrigues, Abigail Cowen, Robert Gant
5x22 Where the Heart Is Season Finale
Jun 6, 2018 · 42 min
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.
Directing: Joanna Johnson · Writing: Joanna Johnson · Starring: Jordan Rodrigues, Abigail Cowen, Robert Gant, KJ Smith