The Fosters Timeline ( Real )

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June 3, 2013

Premiere of The Fosters

The television series The Fosters premiered, introducing audiences to the blended family led by Stef and Lena.

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June 6, 2018

The Fosters Series Finale

The Fosters aired its final episode, concluding the storylines of the Foster family.

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April 2018

Announcement of The Fosters Spin-off, Good Trouble

ABC Family (now Freeform) announced a spin-off series from The Fosters called Good Trouble, following the lives of Callie and Mariana in Los Angeles.

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January 8, 2019

Premiere of Good Trouble Spin-off

The spin-off series Good Trouble based on characters from The Fosters premiered, continuing the story in a new setting.

The Fosters Timeline ( Fictional )

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Season 1, Episode 1

Callie and Jude come to live with the Fosters

Callie and Jude, two siblings from the juvenile system, are taken in by Stef and Lena Foster, marking the beginning of their blended family journey.

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Season 1, Episode 5

Adoption of Callie and Jude

Stef and Lena officially begin the adoption process for Callie and Jude, solidifying their commitment as a family.

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Season 3, Episode 22

Brandon graduates high school

Brandon Foster completes his high school education, a significant milestone for the family.

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Season 4, Episode 21

Callie graduates high school

Callie graduates, having overcome many personal challenges and legal battles over her custody and guardianship.

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Season 5, Episode 10

Stef and Lena marry

Stef and Lena formalize their commitment to each other and their family through marriage.

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Season 5, Episode 18

Callie becomes a lawyer

Callie graduates from law school and begins her career as an attorney, focusing on juvenile and family law.

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Season 3, Episode 10

Jude comes out as gay

Jude shares his sexual orientation with his family, a pivotal moment in his personal journey and the show's representation of LGBTQ+ issues.

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Season 2, Episode 16

Brandon and Callie start dating

Brandon and Callie begin a romantic relationship, adding complexity to their sibling-like bond and family dynamics.