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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!

The Best Episodes of Switched at Birth Season 2

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. 8.9/10(213 votes)

    #1 - Uprising

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    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.

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    Director:Steve Miner
  2. 8.7/10(162 votes)

    #2 - Ecce Mono

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    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.

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  3. 8.5/10(98 votes)

    #3 - As the Shadows Deepen

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    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.

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  4. 8.4/10(106 votes)

    #4 - He Did What He Wanted

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    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.

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  5. 8.4/10(113 votes)

    #5 - Departure of Summer

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    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.

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  6. 8.3/10(103 votes)

    #6 - Tight Rope Walker

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    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.

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  8. 8.3/10(91 votes)

    #7 - What Goes Up Must Come Down

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    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.

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  9. 8.3/10(97 votes)

    #8 - The Merrymakers

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    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.

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  10. 8.2/10(105 votes)

    #9 - The Acquired Inability to Escape

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    S2:E5

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

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  11. 8.1/10(138 votes)

    #10 - The Door to Freedom

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    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.

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    Director:Steve Miner
  12. 8.1/10(115 votes)

    #11 - Mother and Child Divided

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    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.

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  13. 8.0/10(115 votes)

    #12 - Human/Need/Desire

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    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.

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  14. 8.0/10(112 votes)

    #13 - Drive in the Knife

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    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.

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  15. 8.0/10(94 votes)

    #14 - Distorted House

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    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.

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  16. 8.0/10(93 votes)

    #15 - The Good Samaritan

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    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.

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  17. 8.0/10(96 votes)

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

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    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.

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  18. 7.9/10(123 votes)

    #17 - The Awakening Conscience

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    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.

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  19. 7.9/10(113 votes)

    #18 - Introducing the Miracle

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    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.

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  20. 7.9/10(97 votes)

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

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    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.

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  21. 7.8/10(125 votes)

    #20 - Duel Between Two Women

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    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.

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    Director:John Behring
  22. 7.8/10(121 votes)

    #21 - Dressing for the Charade

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    S2:E4

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

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Uprising" is the best rated episode of "Switched at Birth" season 2. It scored 8.9/10 based on 213 votes. Directed by Steve Miner and written by Lizzy Weiss, it aired on 3/4/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Ecce Mono".