Compilation/Packaged Set: The Fosters (series)

The Fosters (2016): Season 4
 (2013)
TV Series  /  Drama, Family, Queer Themes/Interest, Series
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IMDB   7.9
USA / English
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Danny Nucci Mike Foster
Teri Polo Stef Adams Foster
Sherri Saum Lena Adams Foster
Maia Mitchell Callie Adams Foster
Cierra Ramirez Mariana Adams Foster
Hayden Byerly Jude Adams Foster
Noah Centineo Jesus Adams Foster
David Lambert Brandon Foster
Amanda Leighton Emma Kurtzman
Tom Williamson AJ Hensdale
Elliot Fletcher Aaron Baker
Kalama Epstein Noah
Denyse Tontz Cortney Strathmore
Annika Marks Monte Porter
Jordan Rodrigues Mat Tan
Louis Hunter Nick Stratos
Alexandra Barreto Ana Gutierrez
Alex Skuby Detective Joe Gray
Hugh Scott Doug Harvey
Brandon Quinn Gabe Duncroft
Izabela Vidovic Taylor Shaw
Levi Fiehler Troy Johnson
Mark Totty Craig Stratos
Benjamin Freitas Mason Strathmore
Michael Traynor Craig
Director
Rob Morrow
Elodie Keene
Peter Paige
Norman Buckley
Producer Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
Benny Medina
Writer/Composer Peter Paige
Anne Meredith
Joanna Johnson
Constance M. Burge
Cinematography Kees Van Oostrum
Music Michael Brook
Alec Puro

From executive producer Jennifer Lopez, "The Fosters" is a compelling drama about a multi-ethnic family mix of foster and biological kids being raised by two moms. Stef Foster, a dedicated police officer, and her partner Lena Foster, 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 warily welcome Callie into their home thinking it's just for a few weeks, until a more permanent placement can be found.
What happens next will determine if Stef and Lena made the right choice in taking a chance on Callie, and whether they have room in their home - and their hearts - for one more.
Episodes
 45 mins    6/20/2016  1.  Potential Energy
Tensions run high as Stef and Lena are called to action when the school is put on lockdown after it’s discovered that Mariana’s boyfriend Nick brought his father’s gun on campus, after seeing her kiss her ex-boyfriend Mat. Callie admits her past relationship with Brandon to her moms. But before Stef and Lena can even process the information, the school goes into the “Code Blue” lockdown.
Director:  Rob Morrow  Writer/Composer:  Peter Paige  / Bradley Bredeweg 
 45 mins    6/27/2016  2.  Safe
After being given the all clear to head home, tensions are still running high in the Adams Foster household. Fragile and skittish from the school lockdown, the family sticks close, but their secrets keep them apart. Callie and Brandon anxiously wait for their moms to address their behavior in Idyllwild while Stef warns everyone to stay off their phones and computers due to the rumors swirling around their family. Meanwhile, Brandon sneaks out to help Cortney move, leading to a major blowup between him and Stef.
Director:  Rob Morrow  / Joanna Johnson  Writer/Composer:  Joanna Johnson 
 45 mins    7/11/2016  3.  Trust
In the aftermath of the school lockdown, Mariana is called out by other students who blame her for Nick’s actions. Callie is also taunted at school and her inappropriate reaction gets her suspended. But what starts off as a punishment turns into an adventure when she meets Aaron, a handsome young law student who knows nothing about her or her past. Meanwhile, when Taylor invites Jude to her church youth group, he questions her motives.
Director:  Elodie Keene  Writer/Composer:  Anne Meredith 
 45 mins    7/18/2016  4.  Now for Then
Callie starts her senior project of photographing the outside of her and Jude’s seven former foster homes. But, when an unexpected encounter with a former foster mother brings her inside, Callie decides to reach out to other people who have fostered her and is shocked to learn that a 17-year-old former foster brother has been convicted of murder. Stressed out by the hardships of supporting himself and Cortney, Brandon throws a house party and things take a turn for the worse. Stef and Lena offer to pay for an attorney to help get Gabe off of the sex offender registry, which is currently putting Lena’s job at risk and causing friction between Mike and Ana. Meanwhile, Mariana tells her moms that, in order to feel safe again, she wants to visit Nick and put an end to their relationship once and for all.
Director:  Silas Howard  Writer/Composer:  Constance M. Burge 
 45 mins    7/25/2016  5.  Forty
Lena is excited that her family is coming together to throw her a 70s-themed 40th birthday party. But, when Lena's mom Dana shares her suspicions about Stewart's behavior, it threatens to put a damper on the festivities. Convinced her former foster brother Kyle has been wrongly convicted of murder, Callie and Aaron try to track down a witness in the case. Mariana and her female STEAM club teammates compete for an invite to the Regional Robotics Competition.
Director:  Velvet Andrews-Smith  Writer/Composer:  Peter Paige  /  Megan Lynn  / Wade Solomon  / Bradley Bredeweg 
 45 mins    8/1/2016  6.  Justify
Lena and Stef grow concerned about the tax on their house and how it could affect the family. Lena confronts Brandon about the money he gave Cortney.
Director:  Kelli Williams  Writer/Composer:  Cristian Martinez 
 45 mins    8/8/2016  7.  Highs & Lows
Jesus sustains an injury after he tries to cover for his father who didn't show up for work. Meanwhile, Mariana takes Jesus' ADHD medication after feeling drained; Callie and AJ are caught in an awkward situation when Brandon and Mike arrive home early; and Stef tells Mike that Brandon gave his settlement money to Cortney.
Director:  Chandra Wilson  Writer/Composer:  Kris Q. Rehl 
 45 mins    8/15/2016  8.  Girl Code
Mariana and Jesus compete in the First Robotics Southern California Regionals, but when Mariana gets too competitive under the stress, Lena grows alarmed. Callie gets a warning from the police to stop harassing Patrick Molloy. Brandon practices for his fast-approaching Julliard audition.
Director:  Aprill Winney  / Aprill Winney.  Writer/Composer:  Dan Richter 
 45 mins    8/22/2016  9.  New York
Brandon travels to New York City for his Julliard audition and meets a girl who forces him to take a hard look at his life, including his relationship with Cortney. Meanwhile, Stef and Lena make an unexpected announcement that leaves the family in shock. And Callie’s friendship with Aaron causes friction between her and AJ.
Director:  Joanna Johnson  / Johanna Johnson  Writer/Composer:  Joanna Johnson 
 45 mins    8/29/2016  10.  Collateral Damage
In the midseason finale, Callie and the family set-up a Justice for Jack booth at the music festival in the hopes of stopping Justine's foster-care bill; and Callie's interest in re-opening Kyle's murder case puts her in danger.
Director:  Peter Paige  Writer/Composer:  Peter Paige  / Bradley Bredeweg 
 45 mins    1/23/2017  11.  Insult to Injury
In the aftermath of Jesus’ fight with Nick over Mariana, Jesus is knocked out. On the way to the hospital, things take a turn for the worse, leaving him fighting for his life. Meanwhile, Callie finds herself in a dangerous situation after taking a ride with Troy and Mariana is guilt-ridden over the fact that her actions led to Jesus’ current condition.
Director:  Rob Morrow  Writer/Composer:  Peter Paige  / Bradley Bredeweg 
 45 mins    2/7/2017  12.  Dream a Little Dream
A comatose Jesus has dreams that correlate with the things going on in his hospital room and things that have gone on in his family.
Director:  Rob Morrow  Writer/Composer:  Peter Paige  / Bradley Bredeweg 
 45 mins    2/14/2017  13.  Cruel and Unusual
Callie awaits her hearing in juvie while Jesus remains in the hospital; Stef and Lena struggle to cope with all of the issues going on in their family.
Director:  Norman Buckley  Writer/Composer:  Anne Meredith 
 45 mins    2/21/2017  14.  Doors and Windows
Mariana struggles through her breakup with Mat and starts seeing her therapist again; Jesus begins physical therapy.
Director:  Susan Flannery  Writer/Composer:  Constance M. Burge 
 45 mins    2/28/2017  15.  Sex Ed
Jude feels uneducated about gay sex ed, so he tries to gain some personal experience through a phone app; Callie presents her senior project to her class, but the school admin disapproves of the concept.
Director:  Michael Medico  Writer/Composer:  Kris Q. Rehl 
 45 mins    3/7/2017  16.  The Long Haul
Sharon and Will (guest stars Annie Potts, "Chicago Med," and Rob Morrow, "Billions") return to the Adams Foster home with news that they are engaged. While the family happily prepares for the wedding ceremony, Stef learns that her mom is having second thoughts about getting married. In an effort to come clean with Jesus, Emma writes him a letter but learns he is hiding a secret of his own. Meanwhile, Jude is teased at school when Lena organizes an LGBTQ-friendly sex ed class for students.
Director:  Bradley Bredeweg  Writer/Composer:  Megan Lynn  / Wade Solomon 
 45 mins    3/21/2017  17.  Diamond in the Rough
Stef starts a new assignment in human trafficking where she meets a young girl turning tricks on the streets.
Director:  Lily Mariye  Writer/Composer:  Cristian Martinez 
 45 mins    3/28/2017  18.  Dirty Laundry
Lena is at her wit's end when everyone comes to her to handle all their crises and Stef is never around to help. Aaron invites Callie on a road trip to visit his parents.
Director:  Laura Nisbet Peters  Writer/Composer:  Megan Lynn  / Wade Solomon 
 45 mins    4/4/2017  19.  Who Knows?
It seems just about everyone in the Adams-Foster household has a secret, but unfortunately for each of them, they all start spilling out. With Callie’s court date inching closer, Robert’s attorneys present a defense strategy that Callie vehemently opposes. Monte and Lena join forces to stop Drew’s underhanded dealings. Stef works to bust Diamond’s pimp. Jesus asks Gabe to keep a secret from his moms.
Director:  Joanna Johnson  Writer/Composer:  Joanna Johnson 
 45 mins    4/11/2017  20.  Until Tomorrow
In the season finale, Callie faces a life-changing decision to take a plea deal and go to jail for three years, or go to trial and risk an even longer sentence. Even though Callie struggles with her own situation, she tries to help Diamond.
Director:  Peter Paige  Writer/Composer:  Peter Paige  / Bradley Bredeweg 
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