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The Best Episodes of Switched at Birth Season 2

Every episode of Switched at Birth Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Switched at Birth Season 2!

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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
    Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 1 - The Door to Freedom
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - The Door to Freedom

    S2:E1

    In the second-season opener, a newly wealthy Angelo buys expensive presents for everyone. Meanwhile, John and Kathryn contemplate entering the political arena; Bay faces cheating accusations; and Daphne lands in hot water because of Jeff.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:Lizzy Weiss

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  2. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 2 - The Awakening Conscience
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - The Awakening Conscience

    S2:E2

    Bay enrolls in an experimental program at Carlton for siblings of deaf students. Elsewhere, Toby embarks on a romance with Nikki, but then he pulls back after he finds a distasteful picture of her on the Internet; and Regina learns about Angelo's baby.

    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writers:Joy Gregory, Bekah Brunstetter

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  3. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 3 - Duel Between Two Women
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Duel Between Two Women

    S2:E3

    Melody hosts a tolerance retreat after tension builds between the hearing and deaf students at Carlton. Elsewhere, Kathryn's remarks during a radio interview may jeopardize John's campaign; and Regina gets some alarming health news.

    Director:John Behring
    Writer:Anne Kenney

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  4. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 4 - Dressing for the Charade
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Dressing for the Charade

    S2:E4

    Bay adjusts to the changing nature of her relationship with Angelo; Daphne considers taking the next step with Travis.

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

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  5. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 5 - The Acquired Inability to Escape
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - The Acquired Inability to Escape

    S2:E5

    Daphne feels uncomfortable around Travis; Kathryn tries to get closer to Bay by volunteering to work at Carlton.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writers:Joy Gregory, Henry Robles

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

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

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

    #8 - 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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  9. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 9 - Uprising
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Uprising

    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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  10. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 10 - Introducing the Miracle
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Introducing the Miracle

    S2:E10

    The Carlton students learn the outcome of their protest. Meanwhile, John's campaign concludes abruptly; Emmett contemplates telling Bay about Daphne and Noah's kiss; Lana's labor begins; and an inebriated Regina turns up at Angelo's door.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Becky Hartman Edwards

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

    #11 - 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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  12. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 12 - Distorted House
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Distorted House

    S2:E12

    Bay discovers some surprising info about Ty's time in the military as she reconnects with him. Meanwhile, Toby and Travis covet the same position at John's car wash; and Kathryn and Daphne have trouble accepting Bay's desire to stay with Regina.

    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writers:Joy Gregory, Henry Robles

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  13. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 13 - The Good Samaritan
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - The Good Samaritan

    S2:E13

    Toby and Nikki's relationship is strained by work and wedding planning, so Bay tries to help Toby find a release by booking a gig for his band. Meanwhile, Regina and Bay's messiness irks Angelo; and Jace introduces Daphne to a new adventure.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writers:Becky Hartman Edwards, Bekah Brunstetter

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  14. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 14 - He Did What He Wanted
    5.2/10(4 votes)

    #14 - He Did What He Wanted

    S2:E14

    Angelo becomes a member of the country club. Meanwhile, Regina begins a new job; Kathryn's position as a senator's wife leads her to have an awkward encounter; Daphne is unsure about Jace's feelings; and Bay uncovers new info about Ty and Mary Beth.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Michael V. Ross

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

    #15 - 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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  16. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 16 - The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living

    S2:E16

    The Kennishes adapt to change in the wake of a family emergency. Meanwhile, Daphne's family obligations interfere with her time with Jace; Angelo tries to increase business for Regina; and Bay feels uneasy when she meets an Army medic who served with Ty.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writer:Darla Lansu

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  17. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 17 - Prudence, Avarice, Lust, Justice, Anger
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Prudence, Avarice, Lust, Justice, Anger

    S2:E17

    Angelo's relationship with Bay is tested as he fights for custody of his infant daughter. Elsewhere, Daphne and Jace stumble onto a possible political scandal; Nikki learns that Toby's reconnected with Simone; and Emmett sets up a blind date for his mom.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writers:Becky Hartman Edwards, Terrence Coli

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

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

    #19 - 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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  20. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 20 - The Merrymakers
    5.2/10(4 votes)

    #20 - The Merrymakers

    S2:E20

    Bay and Daphne host a bachelorette party for Nikki. Meanwhile, Toby's bachelor party goes off course because of Simone; Jennice makes some surprising requests for the wedding; and an altered living arrangement has Angelo and Regina reexamining things.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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

    #21 - 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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Door to Freedom" is the best rated episode of "Switched at Birth" season 2. It scored 9/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Steve Miner and written by Lizzy Weiss, it aired on 1/7/2013. This episode is rated 1.7 points higher than the second-best, "The Awakening Conscience".