Norman Beaton
Samuel Foster
Series
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5.88 votes197630mEndedComedy
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Series 1
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- 1. Sex and the Black CommunityNow viewing1976-04-0930mSonny 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 changes his mind about an obscene book.
- 2. My Son the Lover1976-04-1630mPearl 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 question suggests that things are pretty serious.
- 3. God's Business Is Good Business1976-04-2330mShirley 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 swindler offers her husband a job.
- 4. The Check Up1976-04-3030mShirley 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 off from work will make him even worse.
- 5. Black Jesus1976-05-0730mSonny 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 the family have a run of good luck.
- 6. The Man I Most Admire1976-05-1430mBenjamin 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 he chickens out of a job interview.
- 7. Situations Vacant1976-05-2130mPearl'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 themselves when their mum goes out to work.
- 8. Sonny Gets a Patron1976-05-2830mPearl 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 he decides to move out.
- 9. Buy Now, Pay Later1976-06-0430mVilma 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 suggests that signing it was a mistake.
- 10. The Windfall1976-06-1130mReturning home from work, Samuel finds a paper bag full of money in a dustbin.
- 11. Over the Hill1976-06-1830mSamuel is chosen for a government re-training scheme.
- 12. The Matchmaker1976-06-2530mPearl turns matchmaker when she decides it’s high time for Vilma to remarry.
- 13. Benjamin's Rebellion1976-07-0230mRebellious Benjamin is sent home from school for being insolent.
- 14. New Year with the Fosters1977-01-0130mThe Fosters invite a poor neighbour to Samuel Foster supper, but what is her meat loaf made with?
Cast
Top Billed Cast
No photo Isabelle Lucas
Pearl Foster
No photo Carmen Munroe
Vilma
Lenny Henry
Sonny Foster
No photo Sharon Rosita
Shirley Foster
No photo Lawrie Mark
Benjamin Foster
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No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for The Fosters were reported for this region.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Fosters available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for The Fosters in this region.
How many seasons does The Fosters have?
The Fosters has 2 seasons and 27 episodes.
When did The Fosters first air?
The Fosters first aired in 1976.
Is The Fosters still running?
The Fosters's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is The Fosters?
The Fosters is classified as Comedy.