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Switched at Birth

2011–2017 · 5 seasons, 103 episodes · ended

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Seasons and episodes Switched at Birth

Season scores: TMDB, out of 10.

Season 1

2011 · 30 episodes · about 22h · 8.7/10

Still: This Is Not a Pipe1. This Is Not a Pipe43 min · 8.8/10

In the series premiere of this drama, a hospital error that involved sending two newborns home with the wrong families is uncovered years later, when the girls are teenagers. The girls went on to lead very different lives: Artistic Bay Kennish (Vanessa Marano) grew up in a world of privilege, while athletic Daphne Vasquez (Katie Lecleric) was raised by a single mother and contracted an illness that left her deaf at a young age.

Still: American Gothic2. American Gothic43 min · 8.8/10

Kathryn questions why Regina isn't joining in the lawsuit against the hospital. Meanwhile, Daphne goes out with Liam and encounters new difficulties dating a hearing person; and Bay finds a kindred spirit in Ty, who hails from Daphne's old neighborhood.

Still: Portrait of My Father3. Portrait of My Father43 min · 7.4/10

Bay becomes curious about her birth father. Meanwhile, Kathryn deals with her nosy neighbors; and John takes an interest in Daphne's basketball games and meets Melody (Marlee Matlin), a friend of Regina's who works at Daphne's school.

Still: Dance Amongst Daggers4. Dance Amongst Daggers43 min · 8.5/10

Kathryn hosts a fund-raiser for Buckner Hall, and Toby's band provides the evening's entertainment. Meanwhile, Daphne is crushed to find out that she's been dating Bay's ex-boyfriend; and John and Melody's new friendship makes Kathryn uneasy.

Still: Dogs Playing Poker5. Dogs Playing Poker43 min · 9.3/10

Kathryn and John insist on having Ty over for dinner after they learn that Bay has been seeing him secretly. Elsewhere, Toby asks Daphne and Emmett to help him win a poker game, which puts Daphne in an uncomfortable position.

Still: The Persistence of Memory6. The Persistence of Memory43 min · 9.0/10

Daphne struggles to keep up with a cooking class at Buckner Hall. Elsewhere, Bay and Emmett grow close while looking for clues about Bay's biological father; and Toby and Wilke try to break into school to swipe a test.

Still: The Stag Hunt7. The Stag Hunt43 min · 9.7/10

Bay believes she's uncovered her birth father's identity online, so she asks Daphne and Emmett to accompany her when she meets him. Meanwhile, John and Kathryn suspect Regina is to blame for the hospital's recent actions regarding their lawsuit.

Still: Pandora's Box8. Pandora's Box43 min · 9.5/10

Regina pleads with Daphne to keep her secret about what was in the guitar case, but soon the hospital board reveals info that forces Regina to spill everything. Meanwhile, Bay and Emmett's bond intensifies.

Still: Paradise Lost9. Paradise Lost43 min · 9.2/10

Bay and Daphne receive cars from John and Kathryn on their birthday, but Daphne is uncomfortable accepting such a lavish present. Meanwhile, Regina stops hiding out at Melody's place; and Bay and Emmett's secret romance continues to flourish.

Still: The Homecoming10. The Homecoming43 min · 9.8/10

Bay is shocked to meet her biological father (Gilles Marini) at her school's art show, and then she introduces him to her parents and Daphne. Meanwhile, Daphne opens up to Emmett regarding her feelings about him, forcing him to make a difficult decision.

Still: Starry Night11. Starry Night43 min · 8.0/10

Daphne follows Emmett to a music festival, hoping to get some private time with him. Elsewhere, John requests that Regina be present when Bay sees Angelo again; and Kathryn secretly talks to a nurse who could assist in the lawsuit against the hospital.

Still: The Tempest12. The Tempest43 min · 9.0/10

Bay fails to dazzle Melody with her American Sign Language skills. Elsewhere, Kathryn contemplates writing a book about her baby-swap experience; Daphne befriends an old pal of Bay's; and Wilke and Toby seek to make a profit by selling phony IDs.

Still: Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear13. Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear43 min · 8.0/10

Melody attributes Emmett's troublemaking behavior to Bay. Elsewhere, Regina becomes Angelo's business partner; Daphne's displeased with her basketball coach; and Kathryn and John face a possible setback in their lawsuit because of their lawyer.

Still: Les Soeurs d'Estrees14. Les Soeurs d'Estrees43 min · 8.5/10

Daphne and Bay unite to help Emmett save his motorcycle. Elsewhere, Kathryn and John retain a new lawyer for their case against the hospital; and Angelo learns something that could jeopardize his business arrangement with Regina.

Still: Expulsion from the Garden of Eden15. Expulsion from the Garden of Eden43 min · 8.5/10

Angelo attends a dinner at the Kennishs' home. Meanwhile, Bay helps Emmett move into his dad's place, where they meet his father's girlfriend; and Daphne and Wilke go out on a date.

Still: Las Dos Fridas16. Las Dos Fridas43 min · 9.0/10

Kathryn's mother visits the family and forms a bond with Daphne, yet Daphne still feels a strong connection with where she was raised. Meanwhile, Bay and Regina look into Angelo's disappearance; and Toby realizes he can only please Simone if he changes.

Still: Protect Me from What I Want17. Protect Me from What I Want43 min · 8.0/10

Emmett photographs Bay and Daphne's blended family for a school assignment. Meanwhile, Regina gets acquainted with an art-gallery owner; Daphne questions Simone's trustworthiness; and Bay and Emmett divulge their true feelings to each other.

Still: The Art of Painting18. The Art of Painting43 min · 8.7/10

Things don't go well at Regina's art show, where Emmett's parents get into a big fight. Meanwhile, Kathryn's latest actions may jeopardize the lawsuit against the hospital; and Daphne feels caught in the middle regarding her two schools.

Still: Write a Lonely Soldier19. Write a Lonely Soldier43 min · 8.3/10

Daphne is unsure about her romance with Wilke, and then she meets a confrontational new student at school. Meanwhile, Emmett isn't happy to learn that Bay is still in contact with Ty, who may have been injured in Afghanistan.

Still: Game On20. Game On43 min · 8.7/10

Bay must testify in Emmett's custody case, and Emmett's actions threaten to end their relationship. Elsewhere, a nervous Daphne prepares for a basketball tournament between her current and former teams; and Kathryn has a meeting with a New York editor.

Still: The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters21. The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters43 min · 8.3/10

Bay and Daphne arrange an ASL zombie movie shoot for Emmett's birthday. Meanwhile, Emmett wrestles with whether to tell Bay about his betrayal; and Regina has doubts about assisting with Kathryn's book.

Still: Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time22. Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time43 min · 8.7/10

The Carlton prom gets underway, and Travis tags along with Daphne and Wilke, while Emmett feels the weight of the secret he's keeping from Bay. Elsewhere, Angelo resurfaces; and Kathryn and John's lawyer crosses a line.

Still: This Is the Color of My Dreams23. This Is the Color of My Dreams43 min · 8.7/10

Bay returns from a trip abroad with a new boyfriend, but she must face issues from her past concerning Emmett and Angelo. Meanwhile, Daphne seeks employment help from Kathryn; and Regina impulsively makes a big decision.

Still: The Intruder24. The Intruder43 min · 8.7/10

Regina and Angelo face repercussions from their marriage. Meanwhile, Bay meets a fellow street artist; Daphne and Emmett enter their zombie movie in a film festival; and John's baseball record is in jeopardy of being broken.

Still: The Shock of Being Seen25. The Shock of Being Seen43 min · 8.7/10

Daphne causes a huge mishap at the restaurant, and she grows closer with her boss in the aftermath. Elsewhere, Bay manipulates a situation with her two dads to get what she wants; and Kathryn is envious of the attention an interviewer showers on Regina.

Still: Tree of Forgiveness26. Tree of Forgiveness43 min · 8.7/10

Emmett meets a girl who's a fellow motorcycle enthusiast. Meanwhile, John is enraged when his car wash gets tagged; and Kathryn slyly finds a way to get Toby to stop moping around the house.

Still: The Declaration of Independence27. The Declaration of Independence43 min · 8.7/10

Daphne struggles to decipher Jeff's signals. Elsewhere, Bay and Zarra try to find out who's ruining their street art.

Still: We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking Ships28. We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking Ships43 min · 8.7/10

John and Kathryn invite Alex to a family dinner, but Bay leaves during the meal to answer Zarra's plea for help. Meanwhile, a coworker asks Daphne to lie to Jeff; Toby grows closer with Nikki; and Regina reaches out to Patrick.

Still: The Trial29. The Trial43 min · 9.0/10

The trial involving the hospital's error gets under way. Meanwhile, Bay tries to return the cash she secretly took from John; Daphne and Jeff's relationship encounters obstacles; and Toby starts a new band.

Still: Street Noises Invade the House30. Street Noises Invade the House43 min · 8.7/10

In the first-season finale, the trial ends with a surprising outcome. Meanwhile, Bay leaves with Zarra and doesn't inform anyone; and Daphne and Jeff's romance is revealed.

Season summaries5 seasons, 103 episodes

Season 1

2011 · 30 episodes · about 22h · TMDB 8.7

In the first season, the lives of Bay Kennish, who grew up in a wealthy family with two parents and a brother, and Daphne Vasques, who grew up with a single mother in a poor neighborhood, are turned turned upside down when they discover they were accidentally switched as newborns in the hospital. When financial difficulties arise, the Vasques move into the Kennishes' guest house, giving everyone a chance to get to know each another.

Season 2

2013 · 21 episodes · TMDB 8.5

This season sees dramatic changes in the lives of the Kennish and Vasquez families as a result of the verdict in the baby switch trial. Bay enrols in an experimental program at Carlton for siblings of deaf students. Meanwhile, Daphne starts her own food truck business.

Season 3

2014 · 22 episodes · TMDB 9.1

Senior year means big changes for Bay and Daphne, as the Carlton School for the Deaf receives an influx of hearing students who are not happy to be there. Daphne begins working at a free clinic as part of her probation and Bay takes an art class at a local college.

Season 4

2015 · 20 episodes · TMDB 9.0

The fourth season picks up right after graduation with the family and Emmett discovering Bay's impulsive decision - and no one is happy about it. Meanwhile, Daphne is determined to prove herself worthy of her switchster's sacrifice while also dealing with the challenges of a whole new world of college.

Season 5

2017 · 10 episodes · TMDB 8.6

In the fifth and final season, Bay and Daphne return home after a transformative 10-month trip to China. Daphne tries to integrate herself back into campus life but finds that things have changed without her. Meanwhile, Bay experiences a setback in her career as a tattoo artist.

Episodes run about 43 min. Last episode: April 11, 2017

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What is it about? Switched at Birth

One mistake changed two families forever.

The story of two teenage girls who discover they were accidentally switched as newborns in the hospital. Bay Kennish grew up in a wealthy family with two parents and a brother, while Daphne Vasquez, who lost her hearing at an early age due to a case of meningitis, grew up with a single mother in a working-class neighborhood. Things come to a dramatic head when both families meet and struggle to learn how to live together for the sake of the girls.

Genres: drama, family. Themes: deaf, disabled, switched at birth, sign languages, teen drama, biological parents.

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Details Switched at Birth

Poster: Switched at Birth
First episode
June 6, 2011
Last episode
April 11, 2017
Status
ended
Network
ABC Family
Country
United States
Original language
English
Rating
TV-14
Studio
ABC Studios

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons does Switched at Birth have?

5 seasons, 103 episodes. The last episode aired April 11, 2017.

Who’s in Switched at Birth?

Vanessa Marano, Katie Leclerc, Lucas Grabeel, Lea Thompson, Constance Marie, D.W. Moffett, Sean Berdy, Gilles Marini, Davi Santos, and Ivonne Coll. Created by Lizzy Weiss.

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