The FostersSeries 1Season 1 · 1976 · 14 episodesEpisodes1Sex and the Black CommunitySonny 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.2My Son the LoverPearl 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.3God's Business Is Good BusinessShirley 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.4The Check UpShirley 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.5Black JesusSonny 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.6The Man I Most AdmireBenjamin 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.7Situations VacantPearl'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.8Sonny Gets a PatronPearl 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.9Buy Now, Pay LaterVilma 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.10The WindfallReturning home from work, Samuel finds a paper bag full of money in a dustbin.11Over the HillSamuel is chosen for a government re-training scheme.12The MatchmakerPearl turns matchmaker when she decides it’s high time for Vilma to remarry.13Benjamin's RebellionRebellious Benjamin is sent home from school for being insolent.14New Year with the FostersThe Fosters invite a poor neighbour to Samuel Foster supper, but what is her meat loaf made with?Season 2
