The Fosters (season 3)

The third season of The Fosters premiered on June 8, 2015 and ended on March 28, 2016. The season consisted of 20 episodes and stars Teri Polo and Sherri Saum as Stef Foster and Lena Adams, an interracial lesbian couple, who foster a girl (Maia Mitchell) and her younger brother (Hayden Byerly) while also trying to juggle raising Latino twin teenagers (Cierra Ramirez and Noah Centineo) and Stef's biological son (David Lambert).

The Fosters
Season 3
The Fosters season 3 poster
Starring
Teri Polo

Sherri Saum

David Lambert

Maia Mitchell

Hayden Byerly

Cierra Ramirez

Noah Centineo

Danny Nucci


Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes20
Release
Original networkABC Family/Freeform
Original releaseJune 8, 2015 (2015-06-08) –
March 28, 2016 (2016-03-28)
Season chronology

Premise

In this season, 3 weeks has passed and the family deals with the aftermath of the terrible car accident involving Mariana, Jesus, and Ana. Now that Callie is officially a member of the Adams Foster's home, she is feeling secure for the first time in a long time and determined to have a summer of free-spirited fun, including trying her best to get over Brandon. Meanwhile, Brandon is going to Idyllwild Music Program, where he will be faced with serious competition. Jude and Connor continue to develop their relationship and what it means to be a young teen exploring new love. Stef and Lena continue to face challenges as a couple and as parents yet are determined to fight through them together.

Cast
Main article: List of The Fosters characters

Episodes
See also: List of The Fosters episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
431"Wreckage"Peter PaigeBradley Bredeweg & Peter PaigeJune 8, 2015 (2015-06-08)1.26[1]
The Fosters deal with the aftermath of the car accident and Jesus goes to boarding school. Stef uses her police skills to catch the driver. Meanwhile, Callie meets AJ, a runaway, who drops in at the center, looking for his older brother. Brandon begins a program at Idyllwild Music Program, but he faces serious competition. Jude confesses to Connor that he prefers keeping their relationship a secret.
442"Father's Day"Aprill WinneyJoanna JohnsonJune 15, 2015 (2015-06-15)0.97[2]
Stef and Lena invite Mike to their traditional Father's Day lunch. Jude, especially Callie, is taken aback when he invites his biological father, Donald, to join them. Callie spends Father's Day with the Quinns and receives some unexpected news. Brandon vents to his classmates about how he feels about his life in Idyllwild.
453"Déjà Vu"Charlie StrattonThomas HigginsJune 22, 2015 (2015-06-22)1.00[3]
When the family becomes invested in AJ, Callie questions whether she can trust him. Stef shocks Lena with some Monte news. Meanwhile, Jude is still struggling to recover from the trauma of the shooting.
464"More Than Words"Daisy MayerMarissa Jo CerarJune 29, 2015 (2015-06-29)1.18[4]
When Lena’s half-brother Nate (guest star Travis Schuldt) 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.
475"Going South"Elodie KeeneMichael MacLennanJuly 6, 2015 (2015-07-06)1.30[5]
Having received her driver's license, Callie now forces Brandon to go to Mexico with her. Meanwhile, the moms find a pregnancy test in the trash which leads them to make a false assumption. After some convincing from stranger, Stef considers going to marriage counseling.
486"It's My Party"Kees Van OostrumMegan Lynn & Wade SolomonJuly 13, 2015 (2015-07-13)1.30[6]
It's Callie's 17th birthday, but her party takes a turn for the worst when Brandon and Aj cross pathes and a long-held secret is finally revealed that could ruin a sibling relationship forever.
497"Faith, Hope, Love"Jann TurnerCristian Martinez & Kris Q. RehlJuly 20, 2015 (2015-07-20)1.33[7]
Callie and AJ go on a quest to find Aj's older brother, Ty, but their plan backfires on them. Brandon composes a unique piano piece and shows it to his friend at Idyllwild to get advise, but he ends up copying it and presenting it as his own. Mariana, wanting to be her sister’s godmother, is pushed by Victor to join the Catholic church. Lena thinks that Ana has severe PPD. Lena still struggles with her miscarriage.
508"Daughters"Chandra WilsonElle JohnsonAugust 3, 2015 (2015-08-03)1.23[8]
When Rita's daughter unexpectedly appears, Callie witnesses a different side of Rita and discovers the cause for their troubled relationship. Stef uncovers a new lead in the hit-and-run investigation. Concerned about the conflict in the home, Brandon confronts his mothers.
519"Idyllwild"Joanna JohnsonJoanna JohnsonAugust 10, 2015 (2015-08-10)1.06[9]
A family trip to Idyllwild for Brandon's music competition results in long-held feelings being exposed and life-changing secrets being uncovered, putting the family's fragile relationships on the line.
5210"Lucky"Peter PaigeBradley Bredeweg & Peter PaigeAugust 17, 2015 (2015-08-17)1.24[10]

Stef and Lena throw a 40th anniversary party for Lena's parents despite their own relationship problems. Callie must stand before a judge who will decide the repercussions of her acts, all while concealing a secret that could change everything. Meanwhile, Mariana thinks she needs to mend her connection with Mat.

Note: Noah Centineo joins the cast and makes his first appearance.
5311"First Impressions"Peter PaigeBradley Bredeweg & Peter PaigeJanuary 25, 2016 (2016-01-25)1.05[11]
In the winter premiere, Callie gives a presentation on her 'Fost and Found' app and catches the attention of an investor who works in foster care. Stef finds out that AJ's brother, Ty, was the one behind the accident Meanwhile, Ty asks AJ to run away with him since he knows that the police have found a trail. Lexi blows back into town, which throws Jesus and Mariana off-kilter as they both grow close to Emma. Brandon has a chance to audition for a spot at Juilliard but is reluctant to tell his family because of its recent financial woes. Stef's mother is concerned about Stef's health.
5412"Mixed Messages"Rich NeweyThomas HigginsFebruary 1, 2016 (2016-02-01)0.79[12]
Brandon and Callie panic and argue when they think their secret may have been exposed. Lena and Sharon, Stef's mother, argue about treatments for Stef. Meanwhile, both Lexi and Mariana run for junior class president, which creates some tension, culminating in a nasty debate at school. Mike goes to the funeral of AJ's grandmother, after learning that AJ had left him to be with his brother.
5513"If and When"Elodie KeeneAnne MeredithFebruary 8, 2016 (2016-02-08)0.84[13]
Callie learns that Jude is spending time with a quirky teen they met at a foster youth event. Brandon and Matt have a disagreement over the musical they are writing for their senior project. Jesus attempts to learn the identity of his birth father.
5614"Under Water"Ron LagomarsinoJoanna JohnsonFebruary 15, 2016 (2016-02-15)0.81[14]
Callie and Jude find Jack is being abused in his group foster home. When Callie and Jude find Jack is being abused by other boys in his group foster home, they seek aid from foster care advocate Justina. At work, Jesus tries to get to know Gabe as Nick encourages him to tell Gabe the truth about himself. Mariana is taken aback when Nick asks her out.
5715"Minor Offenses"Rob MorrowMichael MacLennanFebruary 22, 2016 (2016-02-22)0.79[15]
When Stef and Lena discover Callie wants to film an endorsement ad supporting a new foster care reform bill, they express concern, prompting Callie to seek out Rita for support. Hoping to impress Mariana, Nick turns to Jesus for advice on planning their first date. Stef recovers from a medical procedure.
5816"EQ"Anne RentonAnne MeredithFebruary 29, 2016 (2016-02-29)0.67[16]
Brandon’s senior thesis is in jeopardy when a student raises concerns about the play glorifying suicide. Rita’s daughter Chloe contacts Callie after Rita refuses to take her calls. As part of a Youth Outreach Program Stef teaches a class on handling emotions.
5917"Sixteen"Elodie KeeneMarissa Jo CerarMarch 7, 2016 (2016-03-07)0.84[17]
Jesus is upset when his low key 16th birthday party is overtaken by Mariana. Jude is excited by the prospect of a weekend visit with Connor. Callie and Brandon agree to a truce by agreeing not to bring their new significant others home or to family functions.
6018"Rehearsal"Norman BuckleyMegan Lynn & Wade SolomonMarch 14, 2016 (2016-03-14)0.73[18]
Callie affirms for the benefit of Daphne with an end goal to help her recover her little girl, however when the judge puts off his decision, Callie feels committed to help Daphne locate a steady employment, which is one of the judge's necessities to recapture authority.
6119"The Show"Bradley BredewegStory by : Joanna Johnson
Teleplay by : Bradley Bredeweg & Peter Paige		March 21, 2016 (2016-03-21)0.80[19]
Mat and Mariana's actual affections for each other surface the premiere night of Brandon's rock musical; Stef makes an unfortunate disclosure at an aggressive behavior home call.
6220"Kingdom Come"Joanna JohnsonStory by : Bradley Bredeweg & Peter Paige
Teleplay by : Joanna Johnson		March 28, 2016 (2016-03-28)0.77[20]
An awful misfortune unites the family. Regardless of Callie's faltering, Justina pushes ahead with the Fost and Found dispatch party. Brandon tells his mothers that Cortney has a child.

Production

Casting

In March 2015, it was announced that Jake T. Austin would be leaving the show. He tweeted: "I'm honored to have been a part of such a groundbreaking series, but I personally want to let you know that my time on the show has come to an end. Thank you for letting me be a part of your family, it's been a pleasure." It was announced three months later that Noah Centineo would replace Austin in the role of Jesus.[21]

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