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The Fosters Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
Wreckage
Mon, Jun 8, 201544 mins
The family deals with the aftermath of the accident; Callie meets a runaway looking for his brother.
Episode 2
Father's Day
Mon, Jun 15, 201543 mins
Stef and Lena hold a Father's Day brunch; Brandon and his classmates blow off steam.
Episode 3
Déjà Vu
Mon, Jun 22, 201543 mins
When the family takes a vested interest in AJ, Callie has doubts about whether she can trust him. Stef surprises Lena with some news about Monte. Meanwhile, Jude has trouble moving on from the trauma of the shooting incident.
Episode 4
More Than Words
Mon, Jun 29, 201543 mins
After 20 years of estrangement, Lena's brother Nate comes for a visit. When Lena's half-brother Nate comes for a visit with Lena and her parents, Lena aims to get an apology for an offensive name he called her mother years ago. Meanwhile, Cole invites Callie, Jude and Connor to an LGBTQ prom.
Episode 5
Going South
Mon, Jul 6, 201542 mins
Callie convinces Brandon to head out on a mysterious trip that brings them to Mexico. Stef and Lena discover an empty pregnancy test box in the trash and wonder if someone in the house is worried they are pregnant.
Episode 6
It's My Party
Mon, Jul 13, 201543 mins
Callie thinks she's celebrating her 17th birthday with just the family, but Jude surprises her with a house party. Jude's surprise risks exposing both Callie's and Mariana's secrets when he innocently invites Rafael and Wyatt to attend. Meanwhile, Brandon's suspicions about AJ's behavior come to a head, and Mariana and Callie decide to buy a car together without telling their moms.
Episode 7
Faith, Hope, Love
Mon, Jul 20, 201543 mins
Stef and Lena hesitate to give their blessing when Mariana's biological grandfather tells her she must be baptized in order to be her new half-sister Isabella's godmother. Callie's actions at her birthday party are called out by Stef, and they make a big decision in order to avoid jeopardizing her adoption.
Episode 8
Daughters
Mon, Aug 3, 201543 mins
When Rita's daughter shows up unexpectedly, Callie sees a different side of Rita and learns the reason behind their strained relationship. Stef discovers a new lead in the hit-and-run case. Brandon confronts his moms about the tensions in the house.
Episode 9
Idyllwild
Mon, Aug 10, 201543 mins
The family heads to Idyllwild for Brandon's music competition where long-held feelings are revealed and life-changing secrets are unveiled. Callie finds herself in danger of being hurt when she questions Carmen and Brooke's motives directly. Mike witnesses an unexpected connection that may support Stef's theory for finding the hit-and-run driver.
Episode 10
Lucky
Mon, Aug 17, 201543 mins
Amid tensions in their own relationship, Stef and Lena host a 40th anniversary party for Lena's parents. Callie faces the judge who will determine the consequences of her actions, all while holding a secret that could change everything. Meanwhile, Mariana decides that she must find a way to repair her relationship with Mat.
Episode 11
First Impressions
Mon, Jan 25, 201640 mins
After his performance at Disney Hall, Brandon is approached by a recruiter from Juilliard. Mariana launches her campaign to run for junior class president while Jesus tries to hide the reason why he doesn't want to go back to wrestling school. When Mike discovers a secret his foster son, AJ is keeping, he is torn about what to do with the information. Jude must face the fact that his boyfriend has decided to move away, and a serious medical issue for Stef results in a clash of opinion between her wife, Lena, and her mother, Sharon. Meanwhile, Sharon introduces the family to her liberal-minded friend, Will.
Episode 12
Mixed Messages
Mon, Feb 1, 201640 mins
Brandon is upset when he learns that someone knows his secret with Callie. Meanwhile, Sharon disagrees with how Stef should handle her diagnosis; and the tension between Mariana and Lexi escalates as their campaigns for junior class president continue.
Episode 13
If and When
Mon, Feb 8, 201642 mins
Callie learns that Jude is spending time with a quirky teen they met at a foster youth event; Brandon and Mat have a disagreement over the musical they are writing for their senior project; Jesus attempts to learn the identity of his birth father.
Episode 14
Under Water
Mon, Feb 15, 201642 mins
After Callie and Jude discover Jack is being abused by other boys in his group foster home, they turn to foster care advocate Justina to get him help. Jesus attempts to get to know Gabe at work even as Nick urges him to tell Gabe the truth about who he is. Meanwhile, Mariana is surprised when Nick asks her out. Stef gets news about her health. Stef and Lena are having troubles in their relationship.
Episode 15
Minor Offenses
Mon, Feb 22, 201642 mins
When Stef and Lena discover Callie wants to film an endorsement supporting a new foster care reform bill, they express concern, prompting Callie to seek out Rita for support. Hoping to impress Mariana, Nick turns to Jesus for advice on planning their first date. Meanwhile, Stef recovers from a medical procedure.
Episode 16
EQ
Mon, Feb 29, 201642 mins
After a student objects to Brandon and Mat's Romeo and Juliet musical, Lena has to tell Brandon that he might not be able to put the production up at school. Rita's daughter reaches out to Callie after Rita refuses to take her calls. Stef teaches a class on handling emotion as part of a Youth Outreach Program.
Episode 17
Sixteen
Mon, Mar 7, 201642 mins
Mariana and Jesus clash over their birthdays. Jesus is upset after his plans for a low key birthday are supplanted by Mariana, who plans a huge dance party instead. Jude is excited by the prospect of a weekend visit with Connor. Meanwhile, Callie and Brandon strike a truce by agreeing not to bring their new respective significant others home or to family functions.
Episode 18
Rehearsal
Mon, Mar 14, 201642 mins
Callie testifies on behalf of Daphne in an effort to help her get her daughter back, but when the judge postpones his ruling, Callie feels obligated to help Daphne find a stable job, which is one of the judge's requirements to regain custody.
Episode 19
The Show
Mon, Mar 21, 201643 mins
As Brandon debuts his "Romeo and Juliet" rock musical, moments in the production are hitting home for the Adams Foster family, causing them to look back at recent events.
Episode 20
Kingdom Come
Mon, Mar 28, 201641 mins
A tragic loss brings the family together. Despite Callie's hesitation, Justina moves forward with the Fost and Found launch party. Brandon tells his moms that Cortney has a son.
