Lena Adams Foster is a fictional character portrayed by Sherri Saum in the TV series The Fosters.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 38 years old.
They appear in all 104 aired episodes and have accumulated 65660 positive votes.
The character of Lena Adams Foster is mainly associated with Stef Adams Foster, Jude Adams Foster and Brandon Foster.
Episodes104
Pilot
episode S1.E1 june 2013Callie, a hardened teen with an abusive past who has spent her life in and out of foster homes. Lena and Stef warily welcome Callie into their home thinking it's just for a few weeks, until a more permanent placement can be found.
Consequently
episode S1.E2 june 2013Callie is accused of selling pills around school.
Hostile Acts
episode S1.E3 june 2013The Fosters cope with a crowded house but when Mike suggests that Brandon come live with him, Stef argues that it's not Brandon's decision, resulting in a heated argument with her son.
Quinceañera
episode S1.E4 june 2013Lena wants to throw Mariana the perfect Quinces party, while Stef balks at the cost of the event. Prompted by her mums, Mariana invites Callie to be in her court and Callie awkwardly accepts.
The Morning After
episode S1.E5 july 2013When things between Jesus and Lexi get hot and heavy, they are forced to face the possible consequences of their actions.
Saturday
episode S1.E6 july 2013The Fosters invite Ernesto and Sofia Rivera to dinner, and Stef worries that they will subjugate Jesus to views that disapprove of his non-traditional family.
The Fallout
episode S1.E7 july 2013When Lexi's parents take measures to keep her away from Jesus, Lexi makes a desperate decision, which could have serious and lasting consequences for her and her family.
Clean
episode S1.E8 july 2013A visit from Lena's beautiful and sophisticated ex-girlfriend reveals a secret yearning Lena has hidden from Stef for the past ten years.
Vigil
episode S1.E9 july 2013Mariana and Jesus deal with the repercussions of their actions.
I Do
episode S1.E10 august 2013The Fosters are getting married, but Stef is not as involved as Lena likes.
The Honeymoon
episode S1.E11 january 2014Stef and Lena discover Callie has run away from home and try to figure out why when they were going to adopt her.
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.
Us Against the World
episode S1.E16 february 2014Brandon goes to extremes to pay Mike back for the piano lessons. Stef is worried about having to testify.
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.
Play
episode S2.E3 june 2014While Lena and Stef are away on a babymoon, the kids throw a party that gets out of hand.
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.
Mother
episode S2.E6 july 2014Lena learns about a medical issue affecting her pregnancy. Stef confronts Mike about Ana.
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.
Girls Reunited
episode S2.E8 august 2014Callie returns to the Girl's United home to deal with lingering issues. Mariana and Jesus plan a group dinner for Mat and Hayley.
Leaky Faucets
episode S2.E9 august 2014The kids attend a festival. Ana wants to make amends with the twins.
Someone's Little Sister
episode S2.E10 august 2014Robert Quinn agrees to aid Girls United through a fundraiser. Lena has a disagreement with the new principal. The twins meet with Ana who wants to apologize. Sophia Quinn admits something that will change Callie's future.
Christmas Past
episode S2.E11 december 2014Brandon thinks back over Callie and Jude's first Christmas with the Fosters.
Over/Under
episode S2.E12 january 2015The Quinns are interested in having Callie join the family; Stef and Lena take different sides on several issues; Brandon is invited to attend a prestigious music program; Jesus hears shocking news at Ana's AA meeting.
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.
Mother Nature
episode S2.E14 february 2015The family heads into the wilderness for a camping trip; Jesus has a difficult time keeping secrets; Brandon and Callie work on their relationship; Jude dislikes the way he is being treated; Mike asks Ana for a big commitment.
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.
The Silence She Keeps
episode S2.E17 february 2015Stef and Lena deal with Callie's decision; Monte and Timothy disagree over the school curriculum.
Now Hear This
episode S2.E18 march 2015Mariana organizes a protest at school; Callie learns Kiara is back in town and on the streets.
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.
Wreckage
episode S3.E1 june 2015The family deals with the aftermath of the accident; Callie meets a runaway looking for his brother.
Father's Day
episode S3.E2 june 2015Stef and Lena hold a Father's Day brunch; Brandon and his classmates blow off steam.
Déjà Vu
episode S3.E3 june 2015When the family takes a vested interest in AJ (guest star Tom Williamson, "Switched at Birth"), Callie has doubts about whether she can trust him. Meanwhile, Jude has trouble moving on from the trauma of the shooting incident.
More Than Words
episode S3.E4 june 2015Lena's family comes to visit and she hopes to use the opportunity to bury the hatchet with her half-brother.
Going South
episode S3.E5 july 2015Callie convinces Brandon to head out on a mysterious trip that brings them to Mexico. Stef and Lena discover an empty pregnancy test box in the trash and wonder if someone in the house is worried they are pregnant.
It's My Party
episode S3.E6 july 2015Callie thinks she's celebrating her 17th birthday with just the family, but Jude surprises her with a house party. Jude's surprise risks exposing both Callie's and Mariana's secrets when he innocently invites Rafael and Wyatt to attend.
Faith, Hope, Love
episode S3.E7 july 2015Stef and Lena hesitate to give their blessing when Mariana's biological grandfather tells her she must be baptized in order to be her new half-sister Isabella's godmother.
Daughters
episode S3.E8 august 2015When Rita's daughter shows up unexpectedly, Callie sees a different side of Rita and learns the reason behind their strained relationship. Stef discovers a new lead in the hit-and-run case. Brandon confronts his moms about the tensions in the house.
Idyllwild
episode S3.E9 august 2015The family heads to Idyllwild for Brandon's music competition where long-held feelings are revealed and life-changing secrets are unveiled.
Lucky
episode S3.E10 august 2015Amid tensions in their own relationship, Stef and Lena host a 40th anniversary party for Lena's parents.
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.
If and When
episode S3.E13 february 2016Brandon and Mat decide to write a Romeo and Juliet rock musical as their senior thesis project, but they disagree over who should play Juliet.
Under Water
episode S3.E14 february 2016After Callie and Jude discover Jack is being abused by other boys in his group foster home, they turn to foster care advocate Justina to get him help.
Minor Offenses
episode S3.E15 february 2016While Stef recovers from surgery, she and Lena grow concerned when they find out Justina wants Callie to support a legislation that they know nothing about.
EQ
episode S3.E16 february 2016Stef begins teaching a class in the police department's youth outreach program, but she soon realizes that it is not as easy as she thought it would be.
Sixteen
episode S3.E17 march 2016Jesus is upset after his plans for a low key birthday are supplanted by Mariana, who plans a huge dance party instead. Jude is excited by the prospect of a weekend visit with Connor.
Rehearsal
episode S3.E18 march 2016Brandon plays referee between the two stars of his show, Mariana and Mat. Callie testifies on behalf of Daphne in an effort to help her get her daughter back.
The Show
episode S3.E19 march 2016As Brandon debuts his "Romeo and Juliet" rock musical, moments in the production are hitting home for the Adams Foster family, causing them to look back at recent events.
Kingdom Come
episode S3.E20 march 2016A tragic loss brings the family together. Despite Callie's hesitation, Justina moves forward with the Fost and Found launch party. Brandon tells his moms that Cortney has a son.
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.
Safe
episode S4.E2 june 2016After being given the all clear to head home, tensions are still running high in the Adams Foster household. Fragile and skittish from the school 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.
Now for Then
episode S4.E4 july 2016Callie starts her senior project of photographing the outside of her and Jude's seven former foster homes. Callie decides to reach out to other people who have fostered her.
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.
New York
episode S4.E9 august 2016Brandon travels to New York City for his Julliard audition and meets a girl who forces him to take a hard look at his relationship with Cortney.
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.
Diamond in the Rough
episode S4.E17 march 2017Stef starts a new assignment in human trafficking where she meets a teenage girl named Diamond who is turning tricks on the streets.
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.
Contact
episode S5.E3 july 2017Callie and Aaron go on their first official date, while Brandon and Grace take their relationship to the next level.
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.
Chasing Waterfalls
episode S5.E7 august 2017Callie and Aaron get closer than ever before. Mariana tries to get closer to Logan, but it backfires when his girlfriend catches wind of it.
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.
#IWasMadeInAmerica
episode S5.E12 january 2018Callie and her friends support Ximena in a big way at a conservative anti-immigration rally and get a lot of buzz for Ximena's plight.
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.
Scars
episode S5.E14 february 2018Callie receives a surprising tip from an unexpected source; Jude tries to calm Noah's fears about his budding relationship with fellow gamer Declan.
Mother's Day
episode S5.E15 february 2018Stef's mom comes to visit and helps Stef cope with a tough time. Meanwhile, Callie and Jude grapple with the memory of their biological mother.
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.
Turks & Caicos
episode S5.E21 june 2018The family travels to Turks and Caicos for Brandon and Eliza's wedding, where they find themselves at odds with their future in-laws; when Brandon and Eliza butt heads, Brandon turns to the person who knows him best.
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.
- Pilot
- Consequently
- Hostile Acts
- Quinceañera
- The Morning After
- Saturday
- The Fallout
- Clean
- Vigil
- I Do
- The Honeymoon
- House and Home
- Things Unsaid
- Family Day
- Padre
- Us Against the World
- Kids in the Hall
- Escapes and Reversals
- Don't Let Go
- Metropolis
- Adoption Day
- Things Unknown
- Take Me Out
- Play
- Say Something
- Truth Be Told
- Mother
- The Longest Day
- Girls Reunited
- Leaky Faucets
- Someone's Little Sister
- Christmas Past
- Over/Under
- Stay
- Mother Nature
- Light of Day
- If You Only Knew
- The Silence She Keeps
- Now Hear This
- Justify the Means
- Not That Kind of Girl
- The End of the Beginning
- Wreckage
- Father's Day
- Déjà Vu
- More Than Words
- Going South
- It's My Party
- Faith, Hope, Love
- Daughters
- Idyllwild
- Lucky
- First Impressions
- Mixed Messages
- If and When
- Under Water
- Minor Offenses
- EQ
- Sixteen
- Rehearsal
- The Show
- Kingdom Come
- Potential Energy
- Safe
- Trust
- Now for Then
- Forty
- Justify
- Highs & Lows
- Girl Code
- New York
- Collateral Damage
- Insult To Injury
- Dream a Little Dream
- Cruel and Unusual
- Doors and Windows
- Sex Ed
- The Long Haul
- Diamond in the Rough
- Dirty Laundry
- Who Knows
- Until Tomorrow
- Resist
- Exterminate Her
- Contact
- Too Fast, Too Furious
- Telling
- Welcome to the Jungler
- Chasing Waterfalls
- Engaged
- Prom
- Sanctuary
- Invisible
- #IWasMadeInAmerica
- Line in the Sand
- Scars
- Mother's Day
- Giving Up the Ghost
- Makeover
- Just Say Yes
- Many Roads
- Meet the Fosters
- Turks & Caicos
- Where the Heart Is
Best moments10
- Lena learns about a medical issue affecting her pregnancy. Stef confronts Mike about Ana.
- The 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.
- Brandon travels to New York City for his Julliard audition and meets a girl who forces him to take a hard look at his relationship with Cortney.
- Brandon 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.
- Lena is shocked by the news that her dad has been hiding something that directly puts them all in jeopardy.
- Callie starts her senior project of photographing the outside of her and Jude's seven former foster homes. Callie decides to reach out to other people who have fostered her.
- Lena is excited that her family is coming together to throw her a 70s-themed 40th birthday party.
- Callie 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.
- 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.
- As 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.
- Mother
- Telling
- New York
- Line in the Sand
- Justify
- Now for Then
- Forty
- Truth Be Told
- Giving Up the Ghost
- Dirty Laundry