The Fosters(1976)
The Fosters 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.
The Fosters (1976) is a comedy series that premiered on April 9, 1976, spanning 2 seasons and 27 episodes. It stars Norman Beaton, Isabelle Lucas, Carmen Munroe and Lenny Henry. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1976-04-09
- Last aired:
- 1977-07-09
The Fosters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Norman Beaton
as Samuel Foster
- Isabelle Lucas
Isabelle Lucas
as Pearl Foster
- Carmen Munroe
Carmen Munroe
as Vilma
Lenny Henry
as Sonny Foster
- Sharon Rosita
Sharon Rosita
as Shirley Foster
- Lawrie Mark
Lawrie Mark
as Benjamin Foster
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The Fosters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Fosters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Fosters?
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How many seasons of The Fosters are there?
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The Fosters has 2 seasons and 27 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 9, 1976.
Is The Fosters still running?
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No. The Fosters is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on July 9, 1977.
Who is in the cast of The Fosters?
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The Fosters (1976) stars Norman Beaton, Isabelle Lucas, Carmen Munroe, Lenny Henry and Sharon Rosita. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Fosters any good?
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The Fosters (1976) is rated 5.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like comedy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.