TV series
The Fosters
1976–1977, English, on ITV1. Created by Jon Watkins & Eric Monte.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 27
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1977
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Latest episode
S2 E13: The House Guest
Aired 9 July 1977
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Jon WatkinsCreator
- Eric MonteCreator
- Norman BeatonSamuel Foster · 27 ep
- Isabelle LucasPearl Foster · 27 ep
- Carmen MunroeVilma · 27 ep
- Lenny HenrySonny Foster · 27 ep
- Sharon RositaShirley Foster · 27 ep
- Lawrie MarkBenjamin Foster · 27 ep
- Joseph CharlesMathew · 1 ep
- Patti BoulayeCharlotte · 1 ep
- Val PringleReverend Steve Smith · 1 ep
- Archie PoolThe Chauffeur · 1 ep
- Lindsay CampbellThe Doctor · 1 ep
- Jimi RandJim · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 April 1976
- Last aired
- 9 July 1977
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Fosters: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Fosters are there?
The Fosters has 2 seasons and 27 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Fosters finished?
Yes. The Fosters ended in 1977, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Fosters on?
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The Fosters parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Fosters?
If you liked The Fosters, try American Housewife, The Jeffersons, Benson.
Who created The Fosters?
The Fosters was created by Jon Watkins and Eric Monte and stars Norman Beaton, Isabelle Lucas, Carmen Munroe.