The Fosters centres on the family of Stef Foster (Teri Polo), Lena Adams (Sherri Saum), and their children including Callie (Maia Mitchell). Produced by Jennifer Lopez, it aired on Freeform from 2013 to 2018.
Main cast
- Stefanie ‘Stef’ FosterTeri Polo1–5Main
- Lena Elizabeth Adams FosterSherri Saum1–5Main
- Callie Jacob / Callie Adams FosterMaia Mitchell1–5Main
- Marianna ‘Mariana’ Adams FosterCierra Ramirez1–5Main
- Jesus Adams FosterJake T. Austin (s1–2) / Noah Centineo (s3–5)1–5Main
- Brandon FosterDavid Lambert1–5Main
- Jude Jacob / Jude Adams FosterHayden Byerly1–5Main
Supporting cast
- Mike FosterDanny Nucci1–5Supp
- Ana GutierrezGabrielle Union1–4Supp
- Robert ‘Bob’ AdamsTom Williamson1–4Supp
- Rita HendricksRosie O’Donnell3–5Supp
- Justina MarksBailee Madison1–2Supp
- Katherine ‘Katie’ FosterLorraine Toussaint1–3Supp
- Emma KurtzmanAmanda Leighton1–5Supp
- Connor StevensGavin MacIntosh2–4Supp
Guest & voice
- Sophia CameronLili Simmons2Guest
- Timothy LoudBrandon Quinn1–2Guest
- Jack DowneyRob Moran1Guest
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About this cast
The Fosters is an American family drama television series created by Peter Paige and Bradley Bredeweg. It follows the lives of a multi-ethnic blended family consisting of lesbian couple Stef Foster (Teri Polo) and Lena Adams (Sherri Saum), and their biological, adopted, and foster children. The show originally aired on ABC Family (later Freeform) from June 3, 2013, to June 6, 2018, spanning five…
FAQs
Who plays Stef Foster in The Fosters?
Stef Foster is played by Teri Polo.
Who plays Lena Adams Foster in The Fosters?
Lena Adams Foster is played by Sherri Saum.
Who plays Callie in The Fosters?
Callie Adams Foster is played by Maia Mitchell.
Who plays Brandon Foster in The Fosters?
Brandon Foster is played by David Lambert.
How many seasons of The Fosters are there?
There are 5 seasons, from 2013 to 2018.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026