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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 3 Episode 14 - Oh, Future
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Oh, Future

    S3:E14

    Emmett gets surprising news at his dad's housewarming. Meanwhile, Travis meets his hero, football star Derrick Coleman; and Regina persuades Daphne to go out for a Latina college scholarship.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Henry Robles

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  2. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 10 - The Homecoming
    9.8/10(3 votes)

    #2 - The Homecoming

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writer:Lizzy Weiss

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  3. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 7 - The Stag Hunt
    9.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - The Stag Hunt

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:Sean Reycraft

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  4. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 8 - Pandora's Box
    9.5/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Pandora's Box

    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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  5. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 6 - Human/Need/Desire
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Human/Need/Desire

    S2:E6

    Bay hosts an anti-Valentine's Day party, where Noah and Travis get into a fight. Meanwhile, Angelo and Lana call a temporary truce; and Regina disagrees with the Kennishes on how to deal with a situation concerning Daphne's food truck.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter

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  6. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 7 - Drive in the Knife
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Drive in the Knife

    S2:E7

    Daphne and Travis quarrel, while Bay and Noah's romance thrives. Elsewhere, Toby becomes intrigued by a new girl who's working as a volunteer for his dad's campaign.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  7. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 8 - Tight Rope Walker
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Tight Rope Walker

    S2:E8

    Discord breaks out at Carlton when the deaf students oppose the pilot program for hearing students, leaving Daphne feeling trapped in the middle. Meanwhile, Bay finds Regina's behavior puzzling; Daphne is cast in a play; and Toby bonds with Elisa.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writers:Anne Kenney, Henry Robles

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  8. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 11 - Mother and Child Divided
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Mother and Child Divided

    S2:E11

    Regina returns from rehab early to spend time with Daphne, who has bonded with her biological parents while Regina was away. Meanwhile, Bay runs into Ty; Travis proves to be a bad influence on Emmett; and Kathryn and Nikki don't see eye to eye.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writer:Lizzy Weiss

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  9. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 15 - Ecce Mono
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Ecce Mono

    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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  10. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 18 - As the Shadows Deepen
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - As the Shadows Deepen

    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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  11. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 19 - What Goes Up Must Come Down
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - What Goes Up Must Come Down

    S2:E19

    Ty and Bay embark on a camping trip. Elsewhere, John continues to show Regina his gratitude; Nikki questions her mother about her father's past; and Parker's distressing news causes Daphne to become more frustrated with Jace.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter

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  12. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 21 - Departure of Summer
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Departure of Summer

    S2:E21

    Toby prepares for his wedding, and his parents contemplate being truthful with him. Meanwhile, Bay seeks a long-distance romance with Ty in the face of his redeployment; and Daphne is forced to own up to her mistakes.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Becky Hartman Edwards

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  13. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 2 - Your Body is a Battleground
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Your Body is a Battleground

    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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  14. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 3 - Fountain
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Fountain

    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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  15. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 5 - Have You Really the Courage?
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Have You Really the Courage?

    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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  16. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 6 - The Scream
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - The Scream

    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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  17. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 7 - Memory Is Your Image of Perfection
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Memory Is Your Image of Perfection

    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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  18. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 11 - Love Seduces Innocence, Pleasure Entraps, and Remorse Follows
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Love Seduces Innocence, Pleasure Entraps, and Remorse Follows

    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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  19. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 13 - Like a Snowball Down a Mountain
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Like a Snowball Down a Mountain

    S3:E13

    A shocking discovery is made by Bay and Emmett when they challenge Matthew's threat of blackmail. Elsewhere, Daphne gets a promising opportunity at the clinic, but she's concerned about how it may impact Campbell; and Kathryn's past haunts her.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  20. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 15 - And We Bring the Light
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - And We Bring the Light

    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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  21. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 16 - The Image Disappears
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - The Image Disappears

    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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  22. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 20 - The Girl on the Cliff
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - The Girl on the Cliff

    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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  23. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 21 - And Life Begins Right Away
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #23 - And Life Begins Right Away

    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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  24. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 1 - And It Cannot Be Changed
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - And It Cannot Be Changed

    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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  25. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 2 - Bracing The Waves
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Bracing The Waves

    S4:E2

    Daphne struggles with the speed and depth of her coursework.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:Henry Robles

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Best Episodes Summary

"Oh, Future" is the best rated episode of "Switched at Birth". It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Zetna Fuentes and written by Henry Robles, it aired on 6/30/2014. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Homecoming".