The Fosters: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The Fosters is a critically-acclaimed series that centers on biracial lesbian couple Stef and Lena Foster, who are raising a multi-ethnic family mix of foster and biological kids. The second season will continue to explore the growing Fosters clan, with all the triumphs and travails, twists and turns, that fans of the series have come to expect. Callie and Jude will try to adjust to their new roles in the family, and everyone will deal with the fallout from their previous actions. Past mistakes will come home to roost, consequences will be handed out, and victories will be hard fought, and ultimately well-won. Their deep bonds will grow, enabling America's most modern family to face the future head on, with love in their hearts.

Series details

• Title: The Fosters
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Family, Romance
• Premiere date: 2013-06-03
• Final broadcast date listed: 2018-06-06
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Freeform
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 7.5/10
• TVMaze ID: 198

Cast and credited roles

• Teri Polo — Stefanie "Stef" Marie Adams Foster
• Sherri Saum — Lena Elizabeth Adams Foster
• David Lambert — Brandon Foster
• Maia Mitchell — Callie Adams Foster
• Cierra Ramirez — Mariana Adams Foster
• Jake T. Austin — Jesus Adams Foster
• Noah Centineo — Jesus Adams Foster
• Hayden Byerly — Jude Adams Foster
• Danny Nucci — Mike Foster

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2013-06-03; final listed air date 2014-03-24; episode order: 21.
• Season 2: premiered 2014-06-16; final listed air date 2015-03-23; episode order: 21.
• Season 3: premiered 2015-06-08; final listed air date 2016-03-28; episode order: 20.
• Season 4: premiered 2016-06-20; final listed air date 2017-04-11; episode order: 20.
• Season 5: premiered 2017-07-11; final listed air date 2018-06-06; episode order: 22.

Source and licence

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