The Fosters (2013)
Stef Foster, a dedicated police officer, and her partner Lena Adams, a school vice principal, have built a close-knit, loving family with Stef's biological son from a previous marriage, Brandon, and their adopted twins, Mariana and Jesus. Their lives are disrupted in unexpected ways when Lena meets Callie, a hardened teen with an abusive past who has spent her life in and out of foster homes. Lena and Stef welcome Callie and her brother, Jude, into their home thinking it's just for a few weeks, until a more permanent placement can be found. But life has something else in store for the Fosters.
Details
First Air Date
6/3/2013
Last Air Date
6/6/2018
Network
ABC Family, Freeform
Rating
8/10 (309 votes)
Status
Ended
Production Companies
Prodco, Nuyorican Productions
About The Fosters
The Fosters, which ran for five seasons and 104 episodes, centers on a multi-ethnic blended family led by Stef and Lena, a lesbian couple. Stef, a police officer, and Lena, a school vice principal, are raising Stef's biological son, Brandon, and their adopted twins, Mariana and Jesus. The series begins with the arrival of Callie and her younger brother Jude, two foster children with a challenging past, who disrupt the family's established dynamic.
The drama explores themes of family relationships, what it means to be a foster child, and the complexities of a blended family. With its focus on gay parents and teen drama, the series delves into the everyday lives and struggles of its diverse characters as they navigate personal growth and interpersonal conflicts.
The series has an average audience score of 8 out of 10 from 309 votes on TMDb, and an IMDb rating of 7.9 based on 32,196 votes. Its keywords, such as "foster family" and "gay parent," directly reflect the core themes of the show.
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