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The Fosters: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

Freeform drama and family series (2013–2018), 5 seasons.

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Quick answer · Season 5

The Fosters is a drama and family series that aired on Freeform, running from 2013 to 2018 with 5 seasons and 104 episodes. The Fosters has ended. Its final episode aired on June 6, 2018.

U.S. premiere: July 11, 2017
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 22
Finale: June 6, 2018

Where to watch The Fosters season 5 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Fosters season 5 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	July 11, 2017 – June 6, 2018	Original U.S. run on Freeform. [1]

Season 5 episode schedule

The Fosters season 5 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Resist	Tue, Jul 11, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Exterminate Her	Tue, Jul 18, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Contact	Tue, Jul 25, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Too Fast, Too Furious	Tue, Aug 1, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Telling	Tue, Aug 8, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Welcome to the Jungler	Tue, Aug 15, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Chasing Waterfalls	Tue, Aug 22, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Engaged	Tue, Aug 29, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Prom	Tue, Sep 5, 2017 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Sanctuary	Tue, Jan 9, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Invisible	Tue, Jan 16, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	#IWasMadeInAmerica	Tue, Jan 23, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Line in the Sand	Tue, Jan 30, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
14	Scars	Tue, Feb 6, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
15	Mother's Day	Tue, Feb 13, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
16	Giving Up the Ghost	Tue, Feb 27, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
17	Makeover	Tue, Mar 6, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
18	Just Say Yes	Tue, Mar 13, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
19	Many Roads	Tue, Mar 13, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
20	Meet the Fosters	Mon, Jun 4, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
21	Turks & Caicos	Tue, Jun 5, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
22	Where the Heart Is	Wed, Jun 6, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About The Fosters

The Fosters is a drama and family series that aired on Freeform, running from 2013 to 2018 with 5 seasons and 104 episodes. The Fosters has ended. Its final episode aired on June 6, 2018.

Season 5: Season 5 of The Fosters aired from July 11, 2017 to June 6, 2018 on Freeform (22 episodes).

Network / service: Freeform (first aired June 3, 2013)
Official site: freeform.go.com
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Teri Polo (Stefanie "Stef" Marie Adams Foster), Sherri Saum (Lena Elizabeth Adams Foster), David Lambert (Brandon Foster), Maia Mitchell (Callie Adams Foster), Cierra Ramirez (Mariana Adams Foster)

All seasons

Season 5

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Season 5 of The Fosters aired from July 11, 2017 to June 6, 2018 on Freeform (22 episodes).

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Season 4

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Season 4 of The Fosters aired from June 20, 2016 to April 11, 2017 on Freeform (20 episodes).

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Season 3

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Season 3 of The Fosters aired from June 8, 2015 to March 28, 2016 on Freeform (20 episodes).

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Season 2

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Season 2 of The Fosters aired from June 16, 2014 to March 23, 2015 on Freeform (21 episodes).

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Season 1

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Season 1 of The Fosters aired from June 3, 2013 to March 24, 2014 on Freeform (21 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of The Fosters are there?

The Fosters has 5 seasons and 104 episodes listed, airing from June 3, 2013 to June 6, 2018.

Is The Fosters cancelled or ended?

The Fosters has ended. Its final episode aired on June 6, 2018.

Where can I watch The Fosters?

The Fosters originally aired on Freeform in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check Freeform's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.