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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!

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...
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Best Episodes Summary

"Long Live Love" is the best rated episode of "Switched at Birth". It scored 9.1/10 based on 129 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/11/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Image Disappears".

  • Long Live Love
    9.1/10129 votes
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    #1 - Long Live Love

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 4/11/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Image Disappears
    9.0/10126 votes
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    #2 - The Image Disappears

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 7/14/2014

    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

    Writer: Terrence Coli, Linda Gase

  • There Is My Heart
    9.0/1096 votes
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    #3 - There Is My Heart

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/2015

    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

    Writer: Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter

  • And Always Searching For Beauty
    9.0/10100 votes
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    #4 - And Always Searching For Beauty

    Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 10/26/2015

    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

    Writer: Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter

  • Uprising
    8.9/10208 votes
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    #5 - Uprising

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2013

    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

  • Ecce Mono
    8.7/10157 votes
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    #6 - Ecce Mono

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 7/8/2013

    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

    Writer: Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

  • Love Seduces Innocence, Pleasure Entraps, and Remorse Follows
    8.7/10102 votes
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    #7 - Love Seduces Innocence, Pleasure Entraps, and Remorse Follows

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 3/24/2014

    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

    Writer: Lizzy Weiss, Linda Gase

  • And We Bring the Light
    8.7/1087 votes
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    #8 - And We Bring the Light

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 7/7/2014

    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

    Writer: Joy Gregory, Alexander Georgakis

  • Bracing The Waves
    8.7/1097 votes
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    #9 - Bracing The Waves

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2015

    Daphne struggles with the speed and depth of her coursework.

    Director: Michael Lange

    Writer: Henry Robles

  • Art Like Love Is Dedication
    8.7/1094 votes
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    #10 - Art Like Love Is Dedication

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2015

    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

  • Your Body is a Battleground
    8.6/1084 votes
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    #11 - Your Body is a Battleground

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/20/2014

    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

    Writer: Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

  • Have You Really the Courage?
    8.6/1087 votes
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    #12 - Have You Really the Courage?

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2014

    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

  • Yuletide Fortune Tellers
    8.6/10124 votes
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    #13 - Yuletide Fortune Tellers

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 12/8/2014

    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

    Writer: Lizzy Weiss, Terrence Coli

  • And It Cannot Be Changed
    8.6/10102 votes
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    #14 - And It Cannot Be Changed

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2015

    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

  • The Player's Choice
    8.6/1078 votes
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    #15 - The Player's Choice

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2015

    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

  • The Stag Hunt
    8.5/10200 votes
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    #16 - The Stag Hunt

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/18/2011

    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

  • Pandora's Box
    8.5/10198 votes
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    #17 - Pandora's Box

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/25/2011

    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

    Writer: Lizzy Weiss, Becky Hartman Edwards

  • Drive in the Knife
    8.5/10108 votes
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    #18 - Drive in the Knife

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2013

    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

    Writer: Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

  • As the Shadows Deepen
    8.5/1094 votes
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    #19 - As the Shadows Deepen

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 7/29/2013

    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

    Writer: Joy Gregory, Henry Robles

  • Fountain
    8.5/1086 votes
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    #20 - Fountain

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/27/2014

    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

    Writer: Joy Gregory, Terrence Coli

  • Memory Is Your Image of Perfection
    8.5/1084 votes
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    #21 - Memory Is Your Image of Perfection

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/24/2014

    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

  • And Life Begins Right Away
    8.5/10108 votes
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    #22 - And Life Begins Right Away

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 8/18/2014

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

    Director: Melanie Mayron, Lizzy Weiss

    Writer: Lizzy Weiss, William H. Brown

  • Between Hope and Fear
    8.5/1078 votes
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    #23 - Between Hope and Fear

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 9/7/2015

    Daphne is thrilled when Eric asks Regina to move in with him, but Regina is troubled by how little she knows about the mother of Eric's son, Will, and decides to go to Atlanta to find out more about the woman. John's financial stresses come to a head when Toby approaches the family for support, prompting John to lash out at him. Bay is surprised to learn she and Daphne have opposing opinions about how to deal with the pregnancy. Meanwhile, Travis goes to Los Angeles to visit Emmett and is dismayed to find Emmett has gone "Hollywood."

    Director: David Paymer

    Writer: Lizzy Weiss, David Paymer, Dayna Lynne North

  • Memory (The Heart)
    8.5/1084 votes
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    #24 - Memory (The Heart)

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 3/21/2017

    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

  • The Wolf is Waiting
    8.5/1057 votes
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    #25 - The Wolf is Waiting

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 4/4/2017

    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

    Writer: Terrence Coli, William H. Brown