Emma Kurtzman is a fictional character portrayed by Amanda Leighton in the TV series The Fosters.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled House and Home (season 1), they were 20 years old.
They appear in 54 episodes out of a total of 104 aired and have accumulated 921 positive votes.
The character of Emma Kurtzman is mainly associated with Mariana Adams Foster and Jesus Adams Foster.
Episodes54
House and Home
episode S1.E12 january 2014A stern foster-care worker supervises Callie. Brandon searches for Callie after he confesses why she ran away; Mariana gets involved with the school play; and Jesus struggles with his new medication and tries out for the wrestling team.
Things Unsaid
episode S1.E13 january 2014Callie and Brandon sneak around. Stef goes back to work, worrying Lena. Jesus joins the wrestling team. Mariana is caught in a love triangle.
Family Day
episode S1.E14 february 2014Callie considers applying for an apartment. Lena wonders if she can still have a baby while Stef has trouble accepting her father's apology. Jesus diets to drop a weight class in wrestling.
Padre
episode S1.E15 february 2014Stef deals with a loss. Callie faces a tough decision.
Kids in the Hall
episode S1.E17 february 2014Callie takes pictures of foster kids to help them get a house and a family.
Escapes and Reversals
episode S1.E18 march 2014Lexi visits Jesus by surprise. Stef and Lena decide on a sperm donor.
Don't Let Go
episode S1.E19 march 2014Callie visits her father to see if he will sign away his parental rights so she and Jude can be adopted. Mariana meets Zac's mother.
Metropolis
episode S1.E20 march 2014Ana gives Stef an ultimatum. Wyatt comes back to town. Callie is the butt of a school prank.
Adoption Day
episode S1.E21 march 2014Callie and Jude find out the truth about Donald. Vico seeks revenge against Brandon.
Things Unknown
episode S2.E1 june 2014It'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.
Take Me Out
episode S2.E2 june 2014Brandon joins a garage band. Stef confronts Mike about Ana. Callie's father wants a test to prove his paternity.
Say Something
episode S2.E4 july 2014Callie meets her half-sister for the first time. Timothy starts a legal battle over his parental rights of the baby.
Truth Be Told
episode S2.E5 july 2014Callie frets about the anxiety her recent decisions have caused Jude. Emma second-guesses her breakup with Jesus, putting him in an awkward position with a new love interest and with Mariana.
The Longest Day
episode S2.E7 july 2014Dani deals with the consequences for what happened with Brandon. Jude and Callie spend the day on the Quinn's yacht.
Stay
episode S2.E13 january 2015Callie turns to Stef for help after she learns that Kiara has been placed in an unfit foster home; Mariana hides her high math scores from Mat; Brandon is given an opportunity with the band; Jesus reveals his secret to Hayley.
Light of Day
episode S2.E15 february 2015Callie tries to find a place in her life for Robert; Jude and Connor go on a double date. Ana's situation gives Mariana a risky idea for the Adams Foster family. Brandon aims to convince the band that his mom's rules can work for everyone.
If You Only Knew
episode S2.E16 february 2015Callie helps Daphne prepare for an official visit with her daughter. Callie makes a desicion that could change lives. Jesus is offered to attend a top-rated wrestling school. Brandon and his band play a "pharm" party. With Mariana urging, Stef and Lena consider Ana's proposal.
Justify the Means
episode S2.E19 march 2015Stef's plan to adopt Callie involves questionable methods; Lena has conflicting emotions over expanding the family; Brandon's musical dreams may come at a price; Jude faces dire consequences when he breaks the rules.
Not That Kind of Girl
episode S2.E20 march 2015Callie faces another barrier on her road to a better future. Lena opens up to Monte about her troubles at home; Mariana makes inquiries about letter Ana wrote to family members; Jude deals with the consequences of using poor judgment.
The End of the Beginning
episode S2.E21 march 2015Callie sees Robert in a new light after she visits with his father; Mariana prepares for a critical dance team showdown; Jude stands up for a friend.
First Impressions
episode S3.E11 january 2016Callie 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.
Mixed Messages
episode S3.E12 february 2016Brandon 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.
Potential Energy
episode S4.E1 june 2016Callie admits her past relationship with Brandon to her moms. But before Stef and Lena can even process the information, the school goes into a "Code Blue" lockdown.
Trust
episode S4.E3 july 2016In the aftermath of the school lockdown, Mariana is called out by other students who blame her for Nick's actions. Callie is also taunted at school and her inappropriate reaction gets her suspended.
Forty
episode S4.E5 july 2016Lena is excited that her family is coming together to throw her a 70s-themed 40th birthday party.
Justify
episode S4.E6 august 2016Lena is shocked by the news that her dad has been hiding something that directly puts them all in jeopardy.
Highs & Lows
episode S4.E7 august 2016When Jesus's birth father, Gabe, doesn't show up to work on Stef and Lena's garage, Jesus takes on the job himself and gets injured in the process.
Girl Code
episode S4.E8 august 2016Mariana and Jesus compete in the First Robotics Southern California Regionals, but when Mariana gets too competitive under the stress, Lena grows alarmed.
Collateral Damage
episode S4.E10 august 2016Nick gets out and starts to stalk Mariana, prompting Jesus to stand up against his former friend. AJ becomes jealous when Callie starts to hang out with Aaron more often. Brandon is stressed over the Julliard Acceptance letter.
Insult To Injury
episode S4.E11 january 2017In the aftermath of Jesus' fight with Nick over Mariana, Jesus is knocked out. On the way to the hospital, things take a turn for the worse, leaving him fighting for his life.
Dream a Little Dream
episode S4.E12 february 2017Already stretched thin, the mums receive news that Callie is in serious legal trouble. Mariana seeks comfort in Mat's arms, while Brandon tries to hold the family together.
Cruel and Unusual
episode S4.E13 february 2017Callie tries to keep to herself and focus on getting out of juvenile hall, but when she refuses a guard's propositions, she ends up making an enemy.
Doors and Windows
episode S4.E14 february 2017After Brandon confesses to Stef that he didn't get into Juilliard, she decides she's fed up with all of the kids' secrets and removes their bedroom doors. Mariana starts seeing a therapist to deal with the trauma of Nick's actions.
Sex Ed
episode S4.E15 february 2017Brandon supports Emma through a difficult situation, which makes Jesus suspicious about their friendship.
The Long Haul
episode S4.E16 march 2017In an effort to come clean with Jesus, Emma writes him a letter but learns he is hiding a secret of his own.
Dirty Laundry
episode S4.E18 march 2017As Stef works longer hours in her new position, Lena feels overwhelmed trying to keep up with the complicated lives of their five teenagers in addition to the pressures of her own job.
Who Knows
episode S4.E19 april 2017It seems just about everyone in the Adams Foster household has a secret, but unfortunately for each of them, they all start spilling out.
Until Tomorrow
episode S4.E20 april 2017Callie faces a life-changing decision to take a plea deal and go to jail for three years, or go to trial and risk an even longer sentence.
Resist
episode S5.E1 july 2017Stef searches for Callie after she offers to help Diamond, thinking she has nothing to lose after accepting the plea deal.
Exterminate Her
episode S5.E2 july 2017Callie gets control of her life and applies to audit art classes at a local college. Jesus distances himself from Mariana and Brandon so he can build his treehouse with Gabe alone. The Fosters get a new neighbor.
Too Fast, Too Furious
episode S5.E4 august 2017Callie and Aaron discuss taking their relationship to the next level; Mariana finds fulfillment training with the Latina derby team; Grace catches Brandon playing hero to his ex-girlfriend Courtney.
Telling
episode S5.E5 august 2017The Fosters kids attend a party at the Derby warehouse, where things escalate quickly when the police turn up. Lena struggles when Stef becomes obsessed with a case at work.
Welcome to the Jungler
episode S5.E6 august 2017Callie is torn between turning over a new leaf or supporting an important cause. Jude and Taylor begin making gaming videos that earn them unwanted notoriety.
Engaged
episode S5.E8 august 2017Brandon throws a party which turns south when secrets are revealed. Mariana and Jude try to convince the students to vote against their school going private.
Prom
episode S5.E9 september 2017It's prom night at Anchor Beach. Grace's mum has a candid conversation with Brandon, meanwhile Ximena faces a life-altering decision when ICE agents show up at prom.
Sanctuary
episode S5.E10 january 2018Ximena and Callie are still in the church seeking sanctuary from ICE. The Adams Fosters' offer their support to the Sinfuego family as they struggle with their immigration status.
Invisible
episode S5.E11 january 2018Callie actively helps to make Ximena's fight visible. Meanwhile, Brandon and Grace struggle to be intimate knowing her diagnosis and Mariana is suddenly courted by multiple suitors.
Line in the Sand
episode S5.E13 january 2018Brandon and Grace's ultimate senior prank ends up going a little too far; Mariana and Mat make a big decision about the future of their relationship.
Giving Up the Ghost
episode S5.E16 february 2018Stef confronts her demons and finally comes clean to Lena about what's been troubling her. Mariana and Emma find themselves going head to head, putting Poppy and Jesus in an awkward position.
Makeover
episode S5.E17 march 2018Mariana is torn between two suitors. Callie speaks on a panel about Ximena's immigration struggle.
Just Say Yes
episode S5.E18 march 2018Brandon and Grace go on a road trip and discover a lot about each other; Mariana and Emma vie for a competitive internship; Stef and Lena go on a couples retreat to reconnect.
Many Roads
episode S5.E19 march 2018It's graduation day for Callie and Brandon, but after some shocking news, the family wonders whether they will make it to the ceremony.
Meet the Fosters
episode S5.E20 june 2018The Adams Fosters come together for a celebration.
Where the Heart Is
episode S5.E22 june 2018In the series finale, the family starts to wonder about the wedding after a few turbulent days in Turks and Caicos. The moms make a momentous decision that will change the family forever.
- House and Home
- Things Unsaid
- Family Day
- Padre
- Kids in the Hall
- Escapes and Reversals
- Don't Let Go
- Metropolis
- Adoption Day
- Things Unknown
- Take Me Out
- Say Something
- Truth Be Told
- The Longest Day
- Stay
- Light of Day
- If You Only Knew
- Justify the Means
- Not That Kind of Girl
- The End of the Beginning
- First Impressions
- Mixed Messages
- Potential Energy
- Trust
- Forty
- Justify
- Highs & Lows
- Girl Code
- Collateral Damage
- Insult To Injury
- Dream a Little Dream
- Cruel and Unusual
- Doors and Windows
- Sex Ed
- The Long Haul
- Dirty Laundry
- Who Knows
- Until Tomorrow
- Resist
- Exterminate Her
- Too Fast, Too Furious
- Telling
- Welcome to the Jungler
- Engaged
- Prom
- Sanctuary
- Invisible
- Line in the Sand
- Giving Up the Ghost
- Makeover
- Just Say Yes
- Many Roads
- Meet the Fosters
- Where the Heart Is
Best moments10
- Brandon throws a party which turns south when secrets are revealed. Mariana and Jude try to convince the students to vote against their school going private.
- Stef confronts her demons and finally comes clean to Lena about what's been troubling her. Mariana and Emma find themselves going head to head, putting Poppy and Jesus in an awkward position.
- Brandon supports Emma through a difficult situation, which makes Jesus suspicious about their friendship.
- Lexi visits Jesus by surprise. Stef and Lena decide on a sperm donor.
- A stern foster-care worker supervises Callie. Brandon searches for Callie after he confesses why she ran away; Mariana gets involved with the school play; and Jesus struggles with his new medication and tries out for the wrestling team.
- Callie gets control of her life and applies to audit art classes at a local college. Jesus distances himself from Mariana and Brandon so he can build his treehouse with Gabe alone. The Fosters get a new neighbor.
- Already stretched thin, the mums receive news that Callie is in serious legal trouble. Mariana seeks comfort in Mat's arms, while Brandon tries to hold the family together.
- Callie tries to keep to herself and focus on getting out of juvenile hall, but when she refuses a guard's propositions, she ends up making an enemy.
- After Brandon confesses to Stef that he didn't get into Juilliard, she decides she's fed up with all of the kids' secrets and removes their bedroom doors. Mariana starts seeing a therapist to deal with the trauma of Nick's actions.
- In an effort to come clean with Jesus, Emma writes him a letter but learns he is hiding a secret of his own.
- Engaged
- Giving Up the Ghost
- Sex Ed
- Escapes and Reversals
- House and Home
- Exterminate Her
- Dream a Little Dream
- Cruel and Unusual
- Doors and Windows
- The Long Haul