The Fosters

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Season 1
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 96 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 96
  3. Negative: 11 out of 96
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  1. donjansen888888
    Jun 18, 2013
    0
    This show is a huge disappointment. Don't watch. So many people were expecting better. The characters seem to struggle to connect with one another. It just doesn't seem real at all. Thumbs down.
  2. jamesallen12345
    Jun 18, 2013
    0
    We won't be watching this show. This show was poorly done. Abc family is really struggling to keep viewers. This show will just push away in viewers that it had left. Better invest in getting better shows to attract viewers.
  3. Krikerner123456
    Jun 24, 2013
    0
    As a hispanic, I am furious with this show. Our community does not appreciate this show at all. We want this show to be cancelled out of respect for the hispanics that disagree with this lifestyle.
  4. Shanice
    Jun 24, 2013
    0
    I am a black woman and hate this show. To compare the black struggles we have had over the centuries to the gays is inappropriate. There is no comparison to what my ancestors and blacks today go thru. The black community is upset that gays are trying to use us blacks for their agenda. This show needs to be cancelled. We are upset and offended with this show. Yes, I have watched it and I amI am a black woman and hate this show. To compare the black struggles we have had over the centuries to the gays is inappropriate. There is no comparison to what my ancestors and blacks today go thru. The black community is upset that gays are trying to use us blacks for their agenda. This show needs to be cancelled. We are upset and offended with this show. Yes, I have watched it and I am still rating it a 0!… Expand
  5. AntonioR
    Jun 24, 2013
    0
    I was glad to see anther hispanic upset with this show. I am also upset with the hispanic emphasis too. I know my community does not appreciate this show either or Jennifer Lopez. We used to like her work, but this had tainted our opinion of her. I also want this show to be cancelled.
  6. ZeroNihilism
    Sep 23, 2014
    0
    This is the epitome of anti-evolution.

    Those with zero potential to conceive ought NOT be lauded. An infertal man&woman couple, the only form of marriage, there is a potential to conceive. There is zero potential between two instances of the same gender self evidently. Marriage is to bring children into the world in love.

    Lust ought not be conflated with love.
  7. Idreamadream
    May 25, 2017
    0
    I just felt uncomfortable when one of the mothers got breast cancer and she lost her chest. She was saying that flat chested women are not women. I felt like I was insulted because I have a flat chest and that is even hard enough, but actually hearing from the TV makes me feel like I can't call myself a woman just because I have a flat chest. I wanted to cry when I saw that episode. II just felt uncomfortable when one of the mothers got breast cancer and she lost her chest. She was saying that flat chested women are not women. I felt like I was insulted because I have a flat chest and that is even hard enough, but actually hearing from the TV makes me feel like I can't call myself a woman just because I have a flat chest. I wanted to cry when I saw that episode. I don't have confidence in my body, and this made me lose it more. I thought this was an insult to flat chested women. I want to have breast but I don't have them, and I am going to live with this for the rest of my life. I just hate this show now.… Expand
  8. gforgina
    Dec 1, 2017
    0
    i'm at the third season of the fosters and Stefs attitude is KILLING me . I understand she's going through a lot but I feel as if she can not talk bout Brandon wanting to date a teen mother. I don't completely remember her statement but she said something like " playing DADDY to kid ", in my opinion it was wrong for her to say that because teen mothers may not have their child's fatheri'm at the third season of the fosters and Stefs attitude is KILLING me . I understand she's going through a lot but I feel as if she can not talk bout Brandon wanting to date a teen mother. I don't completely remember her statement but she said something like " playing DADDY to kid ", in my opinion it was wrong for her to say that because teen mothers may not have their child's father around but we certainly don't need anybody to play daddy. especially when we have been taking care of our kid(s) since birth. Now I may just be overreacting because i'm a teen mother but a lot of words can hit deep. i'm just saying Stef should watch her mouth a little before she chooses to lash out & get to know Courtney and Mason first.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#73 Best TV Season of 2013
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#39 Most Discussed TV Season of 2013
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#41 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

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Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Sarah Caldwell
    Jun 4, 2013
    83
    If it sticks with the quiet, string cheese moments, it could end up being an understated--but provocative--must watch.
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  2. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Maysa Hattab
    Jun 3, 2013
    50
    The Fosters needs more than good intentions and tentative, sanitised handling of its subject to survive once a same-sex couple central to a US drama passes unnoticed.
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  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Jun 3, 2013
    70
    A good ABC Family show is like a good beach read: great plot, great character, compelling without being too heavy. Its newest show certainly fits the bill.
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