The Fosters (season 5)

The fifth and final season of The Fosters premiered on July 11, 2017.[1][2][3] The season consisted of 22 episodes[4] and stars Teri Polo and Sherri Saum as Stef Foster and Lena Adams, an interracial lesbian couple, who have adopted 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). Danny Nucci also returns as Mike Foster in a recurring role.

The Fosters
Season 5
The Fosters season 5 poster
Starring
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes22
Release
Original networkFreeform
Original releaseJuly 11, 2017 (2017-07-11) –
June 6, 2018 (2018-06-06)
Season chronology

Synopsis

After 5 years of highs and lows, love, heart break, and secrets, the Adam-Foster family says goodbye in a final farewell season that welcomes new hopes, challenges and dangers.

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)
831"Resist"Peter PaigeBradley Bredeweg & Peter PaigeJuly 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)0.87[5]
Still thinking her sentence is inevitable, Callie is now stuck in a motel room with Diamond and her psychopath pimp, while Stef races against the clock to find her before it's too late. Struggling with his TBI, Jesus unleashes his anger. Gabe and Ana admit to being clueless about the dynamics of their relationships with Jesus and Mariana. With Mariana leading the charge, protests continue over Anchor Beach Charter's privatization.
842"Exterminate Her"Danny NucciJoanna JohnsonJuly 18, 2017 (2017-07-18)0.69[6]
Callie begins to seriously take control of her life and starts class at the local college. Jesus distances himself from Mariana and Brandon so he can build his treehouse with Gabe alone. Stef gets a visit from a friend from her past who is also now her new neighbor.
853"Contact"Aprill WinneyAnne MeredithJuly 25, 2017 (2017-07-25)0.76[7]
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.
864"Too Fast, Too Furious"Tate DonovanCristian MartinezAugust 1, 2017 (2017-08-01)0.66[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 Cortney.
875"Telling"Anne RentonKris Q. RehlAugust 8, 2017 (2017-08-08)0.69[9]
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 Cortney back in his life.
886"Welcome to the Jungler"Kelli WilliamsMegan Lynn & Wade SolomonAugust 15, 2017 (2017-08-15)0.61[10]
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.
897"Chasing Waterfalls"Chandra WilsonBradley Bredeweg & Peter PaigeAugust 22, 2017 (2017-08-22)0.58[11]
Lena's parents are back in town for a visit. 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.
908"Engaged"Kees Van OostrumMegan Lynn & Wade SolomonAugust 29, 2017 (2017-08-29)0.58[12]
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.
919"Prom"Joanna JohnsonJoanna JohnsonSeptember 5, 2017 (2017-09-05)0.74[13]
On prom night at Anchor Beach, Grace's mom has a candid conversation with Brandon, while Ximena faces a life-altering decision when ICE agents show up at prom, meanwhile Mariana meets her crush's girlfriend, and Jesus gets back with Emma.
9210"Sanctuary"Rob MorrowBradley Bredeweg & Peter PaigeJanuary 9, 2018 (2018-01-09)0.52[14]
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.
9311"Invisible"Laura Nisbet PetersStory by : Kimberly Ndombe
Teleplay by : Megan Lynn & Wade Solomon		January 16, 2018 (2018-01-16)0.70[15]
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.
9412"#IWasMadeInAmerica"Lee RoseAnne MeredithJanuary 23, 2018 (2018-01-23)0.62[16]
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. Marianna comes up with a crafty plan to help with her guy trouble.
9513"Line in the Sand"Cheryl DunyeDan RichterJanuary 30, 2018 (2018-01-30)0.56[17]
- 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.
9614"Scars"Kelli WilliamsCristian Martinez & Kris Q. RehlFebruary 6, 2018 (2018-02-06)0.57[18]
Callie receives a surprising tip from an unexpected source; Jude tries to calm Noah's fears about his budding relationship with fellow gamer Declan.
9715"Mother's Day"Bradley BredewegJoanna JohnsonFebruary 13, 2018 (2018-02-13)0.52[19]
Stef's mother comes to visit and helps Stef cope with a tough time; Callie and Jude grapple with the memory of their biological mother.
9816"Giving Up the Ghost"Michael MedicoMegan Lynn & Wade SolomonFebruary 27, 2018 (2018-02-27)0.54[20]
Stef challenges her monsters and confesses all to Lena regarding exactly what has been distressing her. Mariana and Emma make a discovery, placing Poppy as well as Jesus in an unpleasant position.
9917"Makeover"Laura Nisbet PetersCristian Martinez & Kris Q. RehlMarch 6, 2018 (2018-03-06)0.50[21]
Callie speaks on a panel about Ximena's struggle and realizes she may have a passion for something other than art; Mariana has two amazing dates and cannot decide who she likes more.
10018"Just Say Yes"Joanna JohnsonJoanna JohnsonMarch 13, 2018 (2018-03-13)0.53[22]
On the special 100th episode Spring finale, Brandon and Grace go on a road trip and discover a lot about each other; Mariana and Emma vie for a competitive internship; Stef and Lena go on a couples retreat to reconnect.
10119"Many Roads"Peter PaigeBradley Bredeweg & Peter PaigeMarch 13, 2018 (2018-03-13)0.48[22]
The day of Brandon and Callie's graduation has come, but as a startling tragedy unfolds, the family worries about how they're going to make it in time.
10220"Meet the Fosters"Michael MedicoMegan Lynn & Wade SolomonJune 4, 2018 (2018-06-04)0.63[23]
After nearly 6 years apart, the Adams-Foster family reunites for the first time for some important celebrations and milestones.
10321"Turks & Caicos"Joanna JohnsonJoanna JohnsonJune 5, 2018 (2018-06-05)0.61[24]
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.
10422"Where the Heart Is"Joanna JohnsonJoanna JohnsonJune 6, 2018 (2018-06-06)0.63[25]
After a turbulent few days in Turks & Caicos, the family starts to question if the wedding will actually take place. Stef and Lena make a huge decision for the family as most of them are ready to start the next chapter of their lives.

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