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The Best Episodes of Switched at Birth

Every episode of Switched at Birth ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Switched at Birth!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 10 - There Is My Heart
    9.1/10(103 votes)

    S4:E10

    Intent on making their relationship work, Bay surprises Emmett with a visit to Los Angeles while he's shooting his first big class project. Daphne is distraught with her performance in school and the idea of letting Bay and her family down. Kathryn and Toby get the chance to have their musical produced. Meanwhile, Regina is shocked by Eric's reaction to a buyout offer on the coffeeshop.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter

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  2. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 16 - The Image Disappears
    9.0/10(134 votes)

    S3:E16

    The Kennish and Vasquez families rally to support a loved one who is in critical condition. Amid the emotion, blame is placed, decisions must be made and lives are forever changed.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writers:Terrence Coli, Linda Gase

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  3. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 20 - And Always Searching for Beauty
    9.0/10(106 votes)

    S4:E20

    Bay is excited to hold her first art show. Daphne interviews for an internship that would bring her closer to Quinn, causing friction with Mingo.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter

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  4. Switched at Birth Season 5 Episode 10 - Long Live Love
    9.0/10(138 votes)

    S5:E10

    Kathryn becomes nostalgic when she realizes that it's been five years since the switch was discovered and the two families started living together. As she searches for memories, Kathryn discovers a long buried family secret – stretching all the way back to the switch – that changes everything. Daphne competes against Mingo for a six-week paid internship in sports medicine. Bay is celebrated for her tattoo work in a magazine spread, but her struggle to prove herself as an artist to John threatens to destroy their relationship. Toby meets Amelia, a young woman with Down Syndrome who changes his perception about his son's future. Melody, Emmett and Travis make some major decisions about their lives, and Regina takes a chance on love.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 9 - Uprising
    8.9/10(220 votes)

    S2:E9

    Daphne leads her classmates in a protest against the closing of their school, and Bay's efforts to join them are met with resistance. The episode is presented entirely through American Sign Language.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:Lizzy Weiss

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  6. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 15 - And We Bring the Light
    8.8/10(93 votes)

    S3:E15

    Toby comes home from Iceland with a new career goal. Meanwhile, Bay gets unexpected news concerning college; Angelo has Daphne alleviate stress by focusing on a baking challenge; and Regina faces an ethical dilemma regarding the East Riverside project.

    Director:James Hayman
    Writers:Joy Gregory, Alexander Georgakis

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  7. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 8 - Art Like Love Is Dedication
    8.8/10(100 votes)

    S4:E8

    Bay tries to figure out how she can pursue an art career. Regina invites Eric and his son to stay with her temporarily. Mingo asks Daphne to hang out. Meanwhile, Kathryn offers to help Travis with his English.

    Director:Jonathan Frakes
    Writer:Linda Gase

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  8. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 15 - Ecce Mono
    8.7/10(162 votes)

    S2:E15

    A look at what would have happened if Regina had revealed the switch when she first uncovered it finds both girls being raised by the Kennishes: Daphne has a cochlear implant and is spoiled and manipulative, while Bay's a top scholar who overcompensates.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  9. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 11 - Love Seduces Innocence, Pleasure Entraps, and Remorse Follows
    8.7/10(107 votes)

    S3:E11

    Kathryn's book is leaked before it's published. Meanwhile, Bay is skeptical about Emmett's new girlfriend; Daphne has an unexpected encounter at the clinic with someone from her past; and Regina feels a sense of guilt about her behavior.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Linda Gase

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  10. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 1 - And It Cannot Be Changed
    8.7/10(107 votes)

    S4:E1

    With both Emmett and Daphne heading off to college, Bay finds that taking the blame for Daphne may be harder than she thought.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:Lizzy Weiss

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  11. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 2 - Bracing the Waves
    8.7/10(103 votes)

    S4:E2

    Daphne struggles with the speed and depth of her coursework.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:Henry Robles

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  12. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 2 - Your Body Is a Battleground
    8.6/10(89 votes)

    S3:E2

    Bay strives to impress her art teacher while she struggles with her commitment to field hockey. Elsewhere, Campbell assists Daphne when she makes an error at the clinic; Kathryn invites Renzo home for dinner; and Emmett investigates a vandalism problem.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  13. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 3 - Fountain
    8.6/10(90 votes)

    S3:E3

    Bay assists her art teacher at a gallery and hopes to get a letter of recommendation in return. Elsewhere, Daphne struggles to befriend Sharee; and Regina's latest business opportunity puts her in an awkward position.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writers:Joy Gregory, Terrence Coli

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  14. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 5 - Have You Really the Courage?
    8.6/10(92 votes)

    S3:E5

    John bonds with Nikki's mom while they help Toby move into his new apartment. Elsewhere, Kathryn goes to New York City to pitch an idea for a second book; Bay suspects that Tank has a crush on her; and Daphne worries about Sharee's home life.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Bekah Brunstetter

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  15. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 22 - Yuletide Fortune Tellers
    8.6/10(131 votes)

    S3:E22

    As the Kennish and Vasquez families prepare to celebrate Christmas in their traditional ways, Bay and Daphne find themselves living each other's lives as if the switch never happened on an all-new holiday-themed episode.

    Director:Michael Grossman
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Terrence Coli

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  16. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 9 - The Player's Choice
    8.6/10(84 votes)

    S4:E9

    Iris urges Daphne to broaden her college experience by rushing a sorority. Bay inserts herself when Travis's popularity as a UMKC baseball player starts to affect his relationship with Mary Beth. Meanwhile, Toby plans to ask Lily to move in with him.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writer:Terrence Coli

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  17. Switched at Birth Season 5 Episode 7 - Memory (The Heart)
    8.6/10(92 votes)

    S5:E7

    A mysterious young woman has Bay and Daphne flooded with memories of their deceased father Angelo, and they must decide if they should let her into their lives. Toby is caught between his mother's wishes to baptize his son Carlton and his wife's feelings about faith. Melody asks her sons to make amends so the family can be together for her birthday, but it might be too late.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Linda Gase

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  18. Switched at Birth Season 5 Episode 9 - The Wolf is Waiting
    8.6/10(65 votes)

    S5:E9

    Travis and Bay have dinner with his birth mom, but the reunion dredges up painful memories of his childhood assault. Daphne contemplates helping Chris cheat on a test. Regina gets paid an unexpected visit.

    Director:Jill D'Agnenica
    Writers:Terrence Coli, William H. Brown

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  19. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 8 - Pandora's Box
    8.5/10(206 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Becky Hartman Edwards

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  20. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 18 - As the Shadows Deepen
    8.5/10(101 votes)

    S2:E18

    Bay organizes Deaf Day at the amusement park, and Emmett assists her with a special movie screening. Meanwhile, Daphne's hit with a surprise when she runs into Chef Jeff; and Toby tries to help Nikki deal with a dark part of her family history.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writers:Joy Gregory, Henry Robles

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  21. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 6 - The Scream
    8.5/10(98 votes)

    S3:E6

    Daphne plans a birthday bash for Campbell. Meanwhile, Kathryn hosts a murder-mystery party, where she and John uncover surprises about one another; and Bay wants to score an invite to Tank's fraternity luau.

    Director:Jonathan Frakes
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  22. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 7 - Memory Is Your Image of Perfection
    8.5/10(88 votes)

    S3:E7

    Daphne wants to help Sharee search for her mom, but problems arise. Elsewhere, Bay and Toby try to get their folks to stop beings at odds with one another; Regina's new project leads to a disagreement with her mother; and Travis' actions puzzle Melody.

    Director:Lee Rose
    Writer:Terrence Coli

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  23. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 20 - The Girl on the Cliff
    8.5/10(89 votes)

    S3:E20

    Daphne is going off the deep end and has everyone worried. Emmett plans the perfect prom but Bay feels she must take a stand which might mean no prom at all. Toby must choose between his new roommate Tank and a DJ gig.

    Director:D.W. Moffett
    Writer:Linda Gase

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  24. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 21 - And Life Begins Right Away
    8.5/10(113 votes)

    S3:E21

    Graduation day has arrived, but Daphne is distracted by the impending hearing over her parole violation.

    Directors:Melanie Mayron, Lizzy Weiss
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, William H. Brown

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  25. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 3 - I Lock the Door Upon Myself
    8.5/10(89 votes)

    S4:E3

    Bay's current status may prevent her from qualifying for the Kansas City Artist Showcase.

    Director:Glenn Steelman
    Writers:Terrence Coli, William H. Brown

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Best Episodes Summary

"There Is My Heart" is the best rated episode of "Switched at Birth". It scored 9.1/10 based on 103 votes. Directed by Norman Buckley and written by Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter, it aired on 3/10/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Image Disappears".