The Fosters (season 4)

The fourth season of The Fosters premiered on June 20, 2016 and ended on April 11, 2017. 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, Callie (Maia Mitchell) and her younger brother, Jude (Hayden Byerly) while also trying to juggle raising Latino twin teenagers, Mariana and Jesus (Cierra Ramirez and Noah Centineo), and Stef's biological son, Brandon (David Lambert).

The Fosters
Season 4
The Fosters season 4 poster
Starring
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes20
Release
Original networkFreeform
Original releaseJune 20, 2016 (2016-06-20) –
April 11, 2017 (2017-04-11)
Season chronology

Premise

In this season, Callie and a new friend, Aaron (Eliott Fletcher) team up to find out what happened to an old friend of hers after being convicted of a murder 6 years earlier, and go down a dangerous path that's filled with unwanted surprises. Meanwhile, after adopting AJ, Mike struggles with fatherhood while dealing with his girlfriend, Ana. Still recovering from his break up with Conor, Jude starts spending more time with Noah (Kalama Epstein), an avid gay churchgoing Christan who has a wild side. Mariana struggles to let go of Nick (Louis Hunter) after the incident at school. Jesus and Emma begin a strictly sexual relationship, and are considering getting back together. Stressing about getting into Juilliard, Brandon goes to desperate measures in order to secure his place in the school, which doesn't sit well with Lena.

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)
631"Potential Energy"Rob MorrowBradley Bredeweg & Peter PaigeJune 20, 2016 (2016-06-20)0.91[1]
Anchor Beach is on lockdown when Mariana's boyfriend, Nick, enters the school with a gun after witnessing her kissing her ex, Mat. Meanwhile, Callie goes through the aftermath of having told her moms about her and Brandon.
642"Safe"Rob MorrowJoanna JohnsonJune 27, 2016 (2016-06-27)1.05[2]
The Adams Foster family is on high alert when Nick is still on the run after his stunt at school. Stef orders the family to take a break from all social media while she tries to catch Nick. Meanwhile, Stef and Lena decide what to do with Brandon and Callie.
653"Trust"Elodie KeeneAnne MeredithJuly 11, 2016 (2016-07-11)0.80[3]
Following the lockdown, the school opens again. Mariana is accused of causing Nick's actions, and Callie is suspended after assaulting another student. Meanwhile, Lena struggles to feel safe again, and Emma and Jesus get tested for STDs; he waits anxiously for the results.
664"Now for Then"Silas HowardConstance M. BurgeJuly 18, 2016 (2016-07-18)0.82[4]
Callie starts on her senior project, taking pictures of her former foster homes. Callie runs into the mother of Liam (a former foster brother); the mother accuses Callie of destroying her family by accusing Liam of rape. While visiting another foster home, Callie discovers that her former foster brother, Kyle, is in juvie on murder charges. Brandon and Cortney are hosting a party at their home when Cortney is served legal papers her ex has filed, seeking full custody of their son. Meanwhile, Mariana visits Nick in prison.
675"Forty"Velvet Andrews SmithMegan Lynn & Wade SolomonJuly 25, 2016 (2016-07-25)0.84[5]
Lena celebrates her 40th birthday while Jude finds a new boyfriend and Callie reunites with her former foster brother, Kyle.
686"Justify"Kelli WilliamsCristian MartinezAugust 1, 2016 (2016-08-01)0.93[6]
Lena is pushed to the limit when she discovers secrets involving her parents, while Mariana gets pushed around by male STEM team members. Jesus wants to change his and Emma's relationship agreement, and Jude learns that Noah has a medical marijuana card.
697"Highs and Lows"Chandra WilsonKris Q. RehlAugust 8, 2016 (2016-08-08)0.80[7]
Whilst covering for Gabe when he doesn't turn up for work on the garage Jesus hits himself in the forehead with a nail gun. Callie tells Noah's mom about him giving Jude marijuana. Emma agrees to be Jesus's girlfriend again when they're in the hospital. Stef and Lena need to sell the house to pay back Lena's father.
708"Girl Code"Aprill WinneyStory by : Dan Richter
Teleplay by : Megan Lynn & Wade Solomon		August 15, 2016 (2016-08-15)0.88[8]
After putting up with the boys on her team undermining her authority, Marianna puts her foot down and the boys abandon their team. Marianna goes into overdrive trying to compensate for their betrayal. Emma and Jesus try to calm her down. When their robot comes in over weight, they make some last minute changes. Lena and Stef continue trying to sell the house but having everyone around makes it difficult. Callie is told to keep away from Patrick Malloy. Brandon continues to practice for his Juilliard audition.
719"New York"Joanna JohnsonJoanna JohnsonAugust 22, 2016 (2016-08-22)0.88[9]
Brandon goes to New York for his Juilliard audition. He breaks up with Courtney. They find a loophole to get out of selling the house. Mariana is angry when she discovers Lena's journal and uncovers Lena's feelings about adopting Marianna and Jesus.
7210"Collateral Damage"Peter PaigeBradley Bredeweg & Peter PaigeAugust 29, 2016 (2016-08-29)0.99[10]
In the summer finale, pushing herself to exhaustion, Mariana continues to abuse Jesus ADHD medication, and begins feel the consequences. Meanwhile, Stef discovers that her inquiries into Kyle's case will have repercussions at her job. Callie and her family set up a 'Justice for Jack' booth at a music festival to collect signatures to block Justina's foster care bill, but her determination in pushing for both Jack and Kyle puts her in danger. Furthermore, Callie's attempts are hampered when tensions between her boyfriend AJ and her pal Aaron escalate. Brandon learns the fate of his Julliard admission.
7311"Insult to Injury"Rob MorrowBradley Bredeweg & Peter PaigeJanuary 31, 2017 (2017-01-31)0.92[11]
In the winter premiere, Callie gets in a confrontation with Troy inside his car, which lands her in trouble. Jude and Noah sneak onto a boat. Brandon says goodbye to Courtney. Meanwhile at the hospital, Jesus is in serious condition. Mariana comes clean to Lena about her hallucinations.
7412"Dream a Little Dream"Rob MorrowJoanna JohnsonFebruary 7, 2017 (2017-02-07)0.67[12]
While unconscious, Jesus enters a dreamworld in which he encounters his family members. Callie finds herself in deep trouble when Troy claims that she caused the accident. Meanwhile, Brandon suspects that something might be going on with Mariana.
7513"Cruel and Unusual"Norman BuckleyAnne MeredithFebruary 14, 2017 (2017-02-14)0.76[13]
Fed up with all of the secrets in the household, Stef punishes all the kids by taking the doors. Robert tries to help with Callie's legal trouble. Meanwhile, Callie's life continues to spiral as she finds out the juvenile center has a drug trafficking problem, while also facing the fact that she could be charged as an adult due to being 17. Jesus is also returning home from the hospital. Brandon confronts both Matt and Mariana about her possibly being pregnant.
7614"Doors and Windows"Susan FlanneryConstance M. BurgeFebruary 21, 2017 (2017-02-21)0.73[14]
Mariana asks Emma about her possible pregnancy. Callie is still working on trying to gather a case against Troy for Martha's murder, while Stef finds something incriminating about Callie that could ruin her chances in court. There is ongoing tension between AJ and Aaron. Brandon tries to help Jesus readjust through music therapy.
7715"Sex Ed"Michael MedicoKris Q. RehlFebruary 28, 2017 (2017-02-28)0.66[15]
Brandon accompanies Emma to a clinic, where she debates whether or not to get an abortion. Callie's senior project is put on display at school. Since Anchor Beach doesn't offer sex ed for LGBT youth, Jude decides to join a gay dating app and plans on meeting up with one of his matches.
7816"The Long Haul"Bradley BredewegMegan Lynn & Wade SolomonMarch 14, 2017 (2017-03-14)0.71[16]
Stef's mother comes for an unexpected visit and announces that she's engaged. Callie spots AJ getting closer to another girl. Emma tells Brandon to give Jesus a letter that has a bombshell.
7917"Diamond in the Rough"Lily MariyeCristian MartinezMarch 21, 2017 (2017-03-21)0.69[17]
Stef is brought onto a new case at work and meets Diamond, a teenage prostitute who's reluctant to help them. When Callie sees AJ kissing another girl, she tries to rekindle their relationship. Mariana tries to help Jesus by getting her parents to agree to a treehouse building project as the twins' combined senior project. Mike wants to officially adopt AJ, but it's met with shocking news. Emma and Brandon try to get the letter back.
8018"Dirty Laundry"Laura Nisbet PetersMegan Lynn & Wade SolomonMarch 28, 2017 (2017-03-28)0.69[18]
After being constantly bullied by the boys in his class, Jude and Noah try to get back, but come across a secret plan that could ruin the future of Anchor Beach. Mariana tracks down Gabe but finds out that he's moving out of state for work. After getting a date for her trial, Callie joins Aaron on a trip to his family, who have trouble accepting his transition. Stef comes across the letter meant for Jesus.
8119"Who Knows"Joanna JohnsonJoanna JohnsonApril 4, 2017 (2017-04-04)0.62[19]
Stef and Lena confront Brandon about the letter they found regarding Emma. As Callie's trial nears, her parents and legal advisors implore her to follow their suggestion, though she is still adamant on bringing in DNA evidence to convict Troy. Stef questions Diamond about her pimp Russell, who later shows up to the group home to leave behind a phone for Diamond. When Emma shows Jesus an anonymous Twitter page with secrets posted about people at Anchor Beach, Jesus is able to put two and two together. When Callie visits Kyle again, she finds out that he has changed that won't work for her favor in court.
8220"Until Tomorrow"Peter PaigeBradley Bredeweg & Peter PaigeApril 11, 2017 (2017-04-11)0.72[20]
On the jaw-dropping Spring finale, Callie must make a crucial decision that will affect her entire life: she can accept a plea bargain and serve three years in prison, or she can risk a longer term by going to trial. Even though Callie is struggling with her own position, she attempts to help Diamond out of hers, which becomes exceedingly perilous. With only 24 hours to make a difference in Callie's case, Stef and Mike intensify their investigation into the Martha Johnson murder, gathering as many leads as possible. Lena confronts Drew about his plan to make substantial changes at Anchor Beach Community Charter School, while Mariana organizes a protest with her fellow students. Meanwhile, Jesus begins to piece together the puzzle that is Emma.

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