As of July 2026, The Fosters Season 3 aired in 2015 with 20 episodes — streaming now on Disney Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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The Fosters Season 3

2015 20 Episodes Drama ⭐ 7/10

The Fosters Season 3 is currently streaming on and , and it rewards the patience it asks of you. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. 333 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Teri Polo leads a cast that never overplays its hand. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Fosters Season 3 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — The Fosters Season 3 earns every emotional beat it goes for. Season 3 of The Fosters includes 20 episodes. It aired from June 2015 to March 2016. This season stars Teri Polo, Sherri Saum and Hayden Byerly. Teri Polo and Sherri Saum lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2015. What elevates The Fosters Season 3 is a refusal to let any character off the hook too easily. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Viewers drawn to character-driven storytelling will find plenty to sit with in The Fosters Season 3. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Teri Polo's work here is the kind that gets referenced in career retrospectives. It makes everything else feel thin by comparison.

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🎬 The Fosters Season 3 — Episode Guide

E1
Wreckage
2015-06-08
As the family deals with the aftermath of the terrible car accident, Stef is determined to find the driver responsible for the crash. Callie continues to volunteer at the drop-in center where she meets AJ, a foster teen runaway searching for his older brother. Brandon starts at the Idyllwild Music P...
E2
Father's Day
2015-06-15
As part of their annual tradition, Stef and Lena have Mike over for Father's Day brunch. Jude surprises everyone, especially Callie, by inviting his biological father, Donald, to join them. Callie spends Father's Day with the Quinns and hears some surprising news. Frustrated by his situation at Idyl...
E3
Déjà Vu
2015-06-22
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.
E4
More Than Words
2015-06-29
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.
E5
Going South
2015-07-06
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.
E6
It's My Party
2015-07-13
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 h...
E7
Faith, Hope, Love
2015-07-27
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 a...
E8
Daughters
2015-08-03
When Rita’s daughter shows up unexpectedly, Callie sees a different side of Rita and learns the reason behind their strained relationship.
E9
Idyllwild
2015-08-10
The family heads to Idyllwild for Brandon’s music competition where long-held feelings are revealed and life-changing secrets are unveiled.
E10
Lucky
2015-08-17
Amid tensions in their own relationship, Stef and Lena host a 40th anniversary party for Lena’s parents.
E11
First Impressions
2016-01-25
Callie is now officially adopted into the Adams Foster family and must put aside any romantic feelings for Brandon. She does so by throwing herself into her “Fost and Found” website, even drawing the interest of an investor.
E12
Mixed Messages
2016-02-01
Brandon is upset when he learns that his shared secret with Callie is in jeopardy. Lena and Stef’s mother, Sharon, disagrees over how Stef should handle her diagnosis. Meanwhile, Mariana’s run for junior class president heats up as the simmering resentment between her and Lexi comes to a head.
E13
If And When
2016-02-08
Callie is surprised to find that Jude is spending time with Jack, a quirky foster teen they met at a foster youth event. Brandon and Mat decide to write a Romeo & Juliet rock musical as their senior thesis project, but they disagree over who should play Juliet. Meanwhile, Jesus asks Ana about the id...
E14
Under Water
2016-02-15
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 a...
E15
Minor Offenses
2016-02-22
While Stef recovers from surgery, she and Lena grow concerned when they find out Justina wants Callie to support a legislation that they know nothing about.
E16
EQ
2016-02-29
Stef begins teaching a class in the police department’s youth outreach program, but she soon realizes that it is not as easy as she thought it would be.
E17
Sixteen
2016-03-07
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...
E18
Rehearsal
2016-03-14
Brandon plays referee between the two stars of his show, Mariana and Mat. Callie testifies on behalf of Daphne in an effort to help her get her daughter back.
E19
The Show
2016-03-21
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.
E20
Kingdom Come
2016-03-28
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.

🎭 Cast of The Fosters Season 3

Teri Polo
Teri Polo
Stef Foster
Sherri Saum
Sherri Saum
Lena Adams
Hayden Byerly
Hayden Byerly
Jude Jacob
Noah Centineo
Noah Centineo
Jesus Foster
David Lambert
David Lambert
Brandon Foster
Maia Mitchell
Maia Mitchell
Callie Adams Foster
Danny Nucci
Danny Nucci
Mike Foster
Cierra Ramirez
Cierra Ramirez
Mariana Foster

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