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The Best Episodes of Switched at Birth

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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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  1. 9.8/10(3 votes)

    #1 - The Homecoming

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    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.

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    Director:David Paymer
  2. 9.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - The Stag Hunt

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    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.

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  3. 9.5/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Pandora's Box

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    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.

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  4. 9.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The Trial

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    S1:E29

    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.

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  5. 9.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Memory (The Heart)

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    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.

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    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:Linda Gase
  6. 9.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - The Wolf is Waiting

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    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.

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  8. 9.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Long Live Love

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    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.

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  9. 9.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Dogs Playing Poker

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    S1:E5

    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.

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  10. 9.2/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Paradise Lost

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    S1:E9

    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.

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  11. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - The Persistence of Memory

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    S1:E6

    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.

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  12. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - The Tempest

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    S1:E12

    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.

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    Director:Mel Damski
  13. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Las Dos Fridas

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    S1:E16

    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.

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  14. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - The Art of Painting

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    S1:E18

    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.

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  15. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Game On

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    S1:E20

    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.

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  16. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time

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    S1:E22

    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.

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    Director:Michael Lange
  17. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - This Is the Color of My Dreams

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    S1:E23

    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.

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    Director:Steve Miner
  18. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - The Intruder

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    S1:E24

    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.

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  19. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - The Shock of Being Seen

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    S1:E25

    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.

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  20. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Tree of Forgiveness

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    S1:E26

    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.

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  21. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - The Declaration of Independence

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    S1:E27

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

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    Director:Steve Miner
  22. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking Ships

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    S1:E28

    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.

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  23. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Street Noises Invade the House

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    S1:E30

    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.

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    Director:Steve Miner
  24. 9.0/10(127 votes)

    #23 - The Image Disappears

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    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.

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  25. 9.0/10(97 votes)

    #24 - There Is My Heart

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    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.

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  26. 9.0/10(101 votes)

    #25 - And Always Searching For Beauty

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    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Homecoming" is the best rated episode of "Switched at Birth". It scored 9.8/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by David Paymer and written by Lizzy Weiss, it aired on 8/8/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Stag Hunt".