The Best Episodes of Switched at Birth Season 2

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8.1/10(140 votes)
#1 - The Door to Freedom
S2:E11/7/2013
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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Director:Steve Miner
Writer:Lizzy Weiss
7.9/10(126 votes)
#2 - The Awakening Conscience
S2:E21/14/2013
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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Director:Fred Gerber
Writers:Joy Gregory, Bekah Brunstetter
7.8/10(128 votes)
#3 - Duel Between Two Women
S2:E31/21/2013
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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Director:John Behring
Writer:Anne Kenney
7.8/10(124 votes)
#4 - Dressing for the Charade
S2:E41/28/2013
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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Director:Melanie Mayron
Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux
8.2/10(105 votes)
#5 - The Acquired Inability to Escape
S2:E52/4/2013
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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Director:Zetna Fuentes
Writers:Joy Gregory, Henry Robles
8.0/10(117 votes)
#6 - Human/Need/Desire
S2:E62/11/2013
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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Director:Norman Buckley
Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter

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8.0/10(115 votes)
#7 - Drive in the Knife
S2:E72/18/2013
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
Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux
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Director:Steve Miner
Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux
8.3/10(103 votes)
#8 - Tight Rope Walker
S2:E82/25/2013
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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Director:Joanna Kerns
Writers:Anne Kenney, Henry Robles
8.9/10(220 votes)
#9 - Uprising
S2:E93/4/2013
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
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Director:Steve Miner
Writer:Lizzy Weiss
7.9/10(116 votes)
#10 - Introducing the Miracle
S2:E103/11/2013
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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Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Becky Hartman Edwards
8.1/10(117 votes)
#11 - Mother and Child Divided
S2:E116/10/2013
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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Director:Ron Lagomarsino
Writer:Lizzy Weiss
8.1/10(97 votes)
#12 - Distorted House
S2:E126/17/2013
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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Director:Fred Gerber
Writers:Joy Gregory, Henry Robles
8.1/10(96 votes)
#13 - The Good Samaritan
S2:E136/24/2013
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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Director:Zetna Fuentes
Writers:Becky Hartman Edwards, Bekah Brunstetter
8.3/10(107 votes)
#14 - He Did What He Wanted
S2:E147/1/2013
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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Director:Steve Miner
Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Michael V. Ross
8.7/10(163 votes)
#15 - Ecce Mono
S2:E157/8/2013
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
Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux
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Director:David Paymer
Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux
8.1/10(99 votes)
#16 - The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
S2:E167/15/2013
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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Director:Melanie Mayron
Writer:Darla Lansu
8.0/10(101 votes)
#17 - Prudence, Avarice, Lust, Justice, Anger
S2:E177/22/2013
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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Director:Lea Thompson
Writers:Becky Hartman Edwards, Terrence Coli
8.5/10(98 votes)
#18 - As the Shadows Deepen
S2:E187/29/2013
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
Writers:Joy Gregory, Henry Robles
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Director:Wendey Stanzler
Writers:Joy Gregory, Henry Robles
8.3/10(91 votes)
#19 - What Goes Up Must Come Down
S2:E198/5/2013
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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Director:Joanna Kerns
Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter
8.4/10(98 votes)
#20 - The Merrymakers
S2:E208/12/2013
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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Director:Zetna Fuentes
Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux
8.4/10(113 votes)
#21 - Departure of Summer
S2:E218/19/2013
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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Director:Steve Miner
Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Becky Hartman Edwards