The Fosters (season 2)

The second season of The Fosters premiered on June 16, 2014 and ended on March 23, 2015. The season consisted of 21 episodes and stars Teri Polo and Sherri Saum as Stef Foster and Lena Adams, an interracial lesbian couple, who foster a girl (Maia Mitchell) and her younger brother (Hayden Byerly) while also trying to juggle raising Latinx twin teenagers, (Cierra Ramirez and Jake T. Austin), and Stef's biological son (David Lambert). In this season, Callie finds out that Donald is not her father and looks for her real father. Meanwhile, Mariana connects with her maternal biological family and, after Stef and Lena's wedding and adopting Jude, the foster parents suffer roadblocks in trying to take Callie from her biological parent. Also, Jude questions his sexuality.

The Fosters
Season 2
The Fosters season 2 poster
Starring	Teri Polo Sherri Saum Jake T. Austin Hayden Byerly David Lambert Maia Mitchell Danny Nucci Cierra Ramirez
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	21
Release
Original network	ABC Family
Original release	June 16, 2014 – March 23, 2015
Season chronology

Cast

Main cast Teri Polo as Stef Adams Foster Sherri Saum as Lena Adams Foster Maia Mitchell as Callie Jacob Jake T. Austin as Jesus Adams Foster Cierra Ramirez as Mariana Adams Foster David Lambert as Brandon Adams Foster Hayden Byerly as Jude Adams Foster Danny Nucci as Mike Foster

Recurring cast Jordan Rodrigues as Mat Tan Ashley Argota as Lou Chan Caitlin Carver as Hayley Heinz Kerr Smith as Robert Quinn Bailee Madison as Sophia Quinn Valerie Dillman as Jill Quinn Alexandra Barreto as Ana Gutierrez Gavin MacIntosh as Connor Stevens Amanda Leighton as Emma Daffany Clark as Daphne Keene Annika Marks as Monte Porter Alex Saxon as Wyatt Samantha Logan as Tia Stephens Madison Pettis as Daria Izabela Vidovic as Taylor Hannah Kasulka as Kaitlyn Brandon W. Jones as Liam Olmstead Alberto De Diego as Rafael Tom Phelan as Cole Cherinda Kincherlow as Kiara Rosie O'Donnell as Rita Hendricks

Guest cast Annie Potts as Sharon Elkin Lorraine Toussaint as Dana Adams Marlene Forte as Elena Gutierrez Tony Plana as Victor Gutierrez Jamie McShane as Donald Jacob Annamarie Kenoyer as Becka Alicia Sixtos as Carmen Marla Sokoloff as Dani Kirkland

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
22	1	"Things Unknown"	Norman Buckley	Bradley Bredeweg & Peter Paige	June 16, 2014	1.47[1]
It's a big day for Callie as her future with the Fosters hinges on the revelation that Donald is not her birth father. What happens next could threaten to separate Callie and Jude once again. Brandon struggles to recover and come to terms with his guilt over sleeping with Dani, and big questions still remain about what Mike was up to the night Ana disappeared. Meanwhile, Jesus and Emma's relationship impacts Emma's standing with her teammates, which causes tension between them. Mariana has dyed her hair blonde, much to Stef's dismay.
23	2	"Take Me Out"	Elodie Keene	Megan Lynn & Wade Solomon	June 23, 2014	1.45[2]
Brandon contemplates the big decision of whether to get a surgery that could either restore or destroy his dream of playing piano, but Stef and Lena find themselves on opposite ends of the debate. Timothy is asked to represents the teachers on the search committee for the new principal. Robert Quinn requests a DNA test of Callie. The Foster siblings plot to cheer Brandon up by taking him out to see a band and he butts heads with the sexy lead singer Lou. His former classmate, Mat, suggests Brandon to help write music for their band. Meanwhile, Stef confronts Mike about his whereabouts the night Ana disappeared. A mysterious stranger keeps tabs on Callie, and Callie is faced with a choice that could further complicate her life. An encounter with Connor's dad, Adam Stevens, creates a rift in Jude and Connor's friendship. And Jesus begins to feel threatened by Emma's independent spirit. Brandon decides to wait a while for the surgery. Callie finds out the stranger is Robert Quinn and reads a letter from Sophia who is supposedly Callie's sister.
24	3	"Play"	Martha Mitchell	Thomas Higgins	June 30, 2014	1.37[3]
Stef and Lena go on a babymoon, leaving Brandon and Callie in charge of the house. Brandon's bandmates pressure him into having a few friends over to hear their new sound, but when Mariana and Jesus find out, the night turns into an all-out rager. Determined to follow Stef and Lena's rules, Callie tries to police to the party but fails miserably. Jude finds himself in an awkward game of spin the bottle. Meanwhile, Lena tries to reconnect with Stef, who is finding it hard to relax on their weekend getaway.
25	4	"Say Something"	Zetna Fuentes	Kathleen McGhee-Anderson	July 7, 2014	1.42[4]
Callie makes an important decision to address the hold-up in her adoption face on, but Jude may be more affected by her choice than he lets show. Things heat up between Callie and Wyatt, but Callie realizes she may not be emotionally ready to take the next step. Lena vies for the Principal's job at Anchor Beach, which causes some friction in her already rocky relationship with Timothy. When the dance team holds auditions for a new member, Mariana questions why she was chosen to join the team, and she doesn't like the answer.
26	5	"Truth Be Told"	Ron Lagomarsino	Kelly Fullerton	July 14, 2014	1.61[5]
Brandon's band go on a hike as they seek inspiration. Meanwhile, Callie worries about Jude and how her actions have affected him; Stef debates about whether to proceed with her investigation regarding Ana; and Emma reconsiders her breakup with Jesus.
27	6	"Mother"	Lee Rose	Joanna Johnson	July 21, 2014	1.51[6]
A medical issue concerning Lena's pregnancy arises. Meanwhile, Wyatt turns to Brandon for advice; Mike tells Stef why he was at the halfway house on the night Ana vanished; and Mariana remains angry at Jesus for putting her in an awkward position.
28	7	"The Longest Day"	Nzingha Stewart	Marissa Jo Cerar	July 28, 2014	1.44[7]
Brandon reveals his secret about sleeping with Dani to Stef and Mike. Elsewhere, Callie brings Jude along as she visits the Quinn's yacht; Jesus struggles with relationship issues; and Mariana's lack of confidence jeopardizes her dance-team performance.
29	8	"Girls Reunited"	Daisy Mayer	Story by : Joanna Johnson Teleplay by : Bradley Bredeweg & Peter Paige	August 4, 2014	1.38[8]
Callie returns to Girls United and something goes terribly wrong. Also, it is date night at the Fosters house. Stef receives a letter from Ana.
30	9	"Leaky Faucets"	Lee Rose	Story by : Cristian Martinez Teleplay by : Bradley Bredeweg & Peter Paige	August 11, 2014	1.35[9]
All the kids manage to go to the same Mexican Street festival. Callie has a relapse of her panic attacks as Ana tries to correct her past mistakes with help from Mike.
31	10	"Someone's Little Sister"	Norman Buckley	Joanna Johnson	August 18, 2014	1.48[10]
After the fire at Girls United, the girls face a challenge so Callie asks Robert for help. Connor is pressured by his father to dissolve his friendship with Jude. Brandon and Lou have some tension. Jesus learns something new about Hayley. Due to the pressure of Mr. Stevens, Lena quits her job.
32	11	"Christmas Past"	Norman Buckley	Joanna Johnson	December 8, 2014	1.93[11]
Brandon reminisces about the family's last Christmas. Stef feels her mom is being overgenerous. Jude tries to over compensate because he was adopted over Callie. Jesus joins a house-decoration contest. Lena's parents spend Christmas with Lena's half brother, Nathan.
33	12	"Over Under"	Peter Paige	Bradley Bredeweg & Peter Paige	January 19, 2015	1.45[12]
Stef and Lena take different sides on several issues; Brandon is invited to attend a music program.
34	13	"Stay"	Elodie Keene	Marissa Jo Cerar	January 26, 2015	1.20[13]
After being put in an unfit foster home, Kiara contacts Callie for help, but she soon realizes Kiara isn't being entirely open. Mariana tops her class in a test and is invited to compete at the STEM. Meanwhile, Brandon attempts to convince his parents to go on tour with his band. Jesus reveals a secret to Hayley.
35	14	"Mother Nature"	Martha Mitchell	Thomas Higgins	February 2, 2015	1.26[14]
The Adams Fosters family go on a camping trip in the wilderness. Jesus cannot hold back his secret, whereas Brandon and Callie attempt to move on whilst Jude cannot stand how he's being treated by the family.
36	15	"Light of Day"	Ron Lagomarsino	Wade Solomon & Megan Lynn	February 9, 2015	1.24[15]
Callie connects with Robert whilst Brandon tries to convince his mom to let him go on tour. With Ana's current situation, Mariana fears it will ruin the family. Jude and Connor go on a double date.
37	16	"If You Only Knew"	Aprill Winney	Kelly Fullerton	February 16, 2015	1.28[16]
Callie encourages Daphne to visit her daughter, but both fear their actions from their past will be brought to light. Things go wrong when Brandon and his band play at a "pharm" party. Mariana pushes her moms to contemplate Ana's proposition. Meanwhile, Jesus is given a chance to attend the top wrestling school.
38	17	"The Silence She Keeps"	Melanie Mayron	Cristian Martinez & Dan Richter	February 23, 2015	1.25[17]
Callie keeps a secret from Stef and Lena whilst the moms struggle with a recent decision Callie made. Lena is put in the middle between Monte and Timothy when he refuses to follow the school's orders. Mariana attempts to use a new way to invite dancers into her dance team.
39	18	"Now Hear This"	Rob Morrow	Thomas Higgins	March 2, 2015	1.23[18]
Mariana struggles with the recent drama in the Fosters' home so she focuses on organizing a student protest. Meanwhile, Callie finds out that Kiara has returned to San Diego, but not in the way they'd like her to be. She does everything she can do to help her friend, even if it means disobeying Stef's orders. Jude confronts Connor about their complicated relationship.
40	19	"Justify the Means"	Jay Karas	Joanna Johnson	March 9, 2015	1.14[19]
Stef discovers a new way to adopt Callie and tells Callie and Lena about this, but it turns out she isn't being as straight-forward as they think she is. Lena keeps a secret from Stef about expanding the family. Meanwhile, Brandon is offered a chance to become a classical musician. Jude faces consequences for sneaking out to be with Connor.
41	20	"Not That Kind of Girl"	Lee Rose	Story by : Kris Q. Rehl Teleplay by : Bradley Bredeweg & Peter Paige	March 16, 2015	1.32[20]
Callie and Mariana are confronted by their pasts. Callie faces Liam once again after finding out that he has stolen her identity and been using it to purchase expensive purses and products online with credit cards in her name, causing a delay in her emancipation. Meanwhile, Mariana meets her grand parents and tells them about Ana having a baby. During this, Jude faces the consequences of a bad decision after Connor is shot. Tired of his father ragging on him, Connor comes clean about his sexuality and his father refuses to allow Jude to see him, but a friend helps them communicate. Lena confesses to Monte about the troubles at home and her doubts about her marriage.
42	21	"The End of the Beginning"	Zetna Fuentes	Joanna Johnson and Bradley Bredeweg & Peter Paige	March 23, 2015	1.45[21]
Callie visits Robert's house for her required weekend time where she meets up again with Sophia as well as meeting Robert's father. He gives both Callie and Robert new perspectives on each other where he also makes it clear that he disagrees with Robert forcing Callie to live with him. Robert, after a meaningful conversation with Callie, he decides to sign his parental rights to Lena and Stef. Jude goes to the hospital to see Connor despite Mr. Stevens banning him from seeing him, but Jude runs into Mr. Stevens. After he calls Lena, Jude tells her about his and Connor's true relationship, and that Connor came out as gay to his dad. This news prompts Lena to explain to Mr. Stevens that keeping Jude and Connor away from each other will not change his son's sexuality and he can only learn to accept it. Meanwhile, Mariana prepares for the crucial dance-team showdown, but sprains her ankle. Now that her team is short one member, she comes up with a creative way to make up for the lost sixth member. On their way home with Ana, Mariana and Jesus realize Ana has gone into labor. As they try to make it to the hospital, a car slams into the side of their car, causing an accident. Note: Jake T. Austin leaves the cast and makes his last appearance.

Production

Casting

In March 2015, it was announced that Jake T. Austin would be leaving the show. He tweeted: "I'm honored to have been a part of such a groundbreaking series, but I personally want to let you know that my time on the show has come to an end. Thank you for letting me be a part of your family, it's been a pleasure." It was announced three months later that Noah Centineo would replace Austin in the role of Jesus.[22]

He would later be replaced by Noah Centineo in season 3.

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