The Fosters (1976) is a comedy web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Fosters online in HD.
The Fosters — Storyline
The Fosters is a British sitcom created and written by Jon Watkins and Eric Monte. It showcases the early work of Lenny Henry as the budding artist son of easygoing family man Samuel Foster (Norman Beaton). The series follows the day-to-day trials of Samuel, his lively wife Pearl (both immigrants from Guyana) and their three children on a South London housing estate.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Jon Watkins, Eric Monte
- Starring: Norman Beaton, Isabelle Lucas, Carmen Munroe, Lenny Henry, Sharon Rosita, Lawrie Mark
The Fosters — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1976-04-09 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 27 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 5.8/10 (8 votes) |
The Fosters — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Sex and the Black Community (1976-04-09) — Sonny goes out to get a bottle of mouthwash ahead of his latest big date, Pearl's unhappy about Shirley's involvement with a 21-year-old, and Samuel comes under fire when he change
- E2: My Son the Lover (1976-04-16) — Pearl refuses to think about what life will be like when the nest is empty, Shirley ridicules the idea that a popular girl could be interested in Sonny, and talk of popping the que
- E3: God's Business Is Good Business (1976-04-23) — Shirley gets a shock when she sees a Black face on the broken television, Samuel recognises the preacher as someone he knew in Guyana, and Pearl's far from pleased when the swindle
- E4: The Check Up (1976-04-30) — Shirley ends up with the wrong hours when she gets a job at a chip shop, Benjamin finds that his father's irritability might be due to hypertension, and Pearl knows that being laid
- E5: Black Jesus (1976-05-07) — Sonny decides to enter a new art competition at the West Indian Centre, Pearl's unhappy when her special picture of Jesus changes colour, and an old drunk gets all the credit when
- E6: The Man I Most Admire (1976-05-14) — Benjamin tries to pick a man to write about for an English composition, Shirley insists that women are just as worthy of admiration as men, and Samuel returns home miserable after
- E7: Situations Vacant (1976-05-21) — Pearl's told that an older woman has been given the job that she wanted, Samuel's left fuming when sexual discrimination laws get in his way, and the kids have to cook for themselv
- E8: Sonny Gets a Patron (1976-05-28) — Pearl and Shirley get sick of finding art equipment left around the house, Samuel discovers that his son's patron is a scammer, and Benjamin's not the only one to miss Sonny when h
- E9: Buy Now, Pay Later (1976-06-04) — Vilma has to take messages when Samuel forgets to pay the phone bill, a blind encyclopaedia salesman is shown pity when he comes knocking, and a closer look at the contract suggest
- E10: The Windfall (1976-06-11) — Returning home from work, Samuel finds a paper bag full of money in a dustbin.
- E11: Over the Hill (1976-06-18) — Samuel is chosen for a government re-training scheme.
- E12: The Matchmaker (1976-06-25) — Pearl turns matchmaker when she decides it’s high time for Vilma to remarry.
- E13: Benjamin's Rebellion (1976-07-02) — Rebellious Benjamin is sent home from school for being insolent.
- E14: New Year with the Fosters (1977-01-01) — The Fosters invite a poor neighbour to Samuel Foster supper, but what is her meat loaf made with?
Series 2
- E1: The Nude (1977-04-16)
- E2: Up in Arms (1977-04-23)
- E3: Give a Little Whistle (1977-04-30)
- E4: Take Your Partners (1977-05-07)
- E5: That Lovely Weekend (1977-05-14)
- E6: The Family Business (1977-05-21)
- E7: The Bargain (1977-05-28)
- E8: The Diet (1977-06-04) — Hearing that her ex-fiance is to visit U.K. from Guyana, Pearl Foster decides to go a crash diet. However, after 10 days of salad and cottage cheese, Sam is ravenous and furious wh
- E9: Home and Away (1977-06-11)
- E10: Who Needs Friends? (1977-06-18)
- E11: That's My Boy (1977-06-25)
- E12: The Family Way (1977-07-02)
- E13: The House Guest (1977-07-09)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Fosters have? 2 season(s) with 27 episodes.
Who created The Fosters? Jon Watkins, Eric Monte.
Where can I watch The Fosters? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
