The Best Episodes of Switched at Birth Season 3
Every episode of Switched at Birth Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Switched at Birth Season 3!
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 lost her hearing at an early age due to a case of meningitis, grew up with a single mother in a working-class neighborhood. Things come to a dramatic head when both families meet and struggle to learn how to live together for the sake of the girls.
Season 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Switched at Birth" season 3 is "Drowning Girl", rated 8.1/10 from 103 user votes. It was directed by James Hayman and written by Lizzy Weiss. "Drowning Girl" aired on 1/13/2014 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Your Body is a Battleground".
8.1/10 103 votes#1 - Drowning Girl
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2014
In the third-season opener, the girls begin their senior year at Carlton, where Toby takes on a coaching position. Meanwhile, Kathryn befriends a tap dancer; Daphne starts her probation work at a free clinic; and Bay's new art teacher inspires her.
Director: James Hayman
Writer: Lizzy Weiss
8.6/10 84 votes#2 - 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
8.5/10 85 votes#3 - 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
8.1/10 89 votes#4 - It Hurts to Wait With Love If Love Is Somewhere Else
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/3/2014
Daphne searches for a patient she accidentally let leave. Meanwhile, Bay discovers that Emmett is dating again; Jorge wants Daphne to accompany him to a family gathering; and Regina and Angelo have a discussion about business.
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: Henry Robles, Linda Gase
8.6/10 87 votes#5 - 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
8.4/10 94 votes#6 - The Scream
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2014
Daphne plans a birthday bash for Campbell. Meanwhile, Kathryn hosts a murder-mystery party, where she and John uncover surprises about one another; and Bay wants to score an invite to Tank's fraternity luau.
Director: Jonathan Frakes
Writer: Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux
8.5/10 84 votes#7 - 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
7.9/10 106 votes#8 - Dance Me to the End of Love
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2014
Daphne asks to take on more work at the clinic as she contemplates studying premed in college. Elsewhere, Bay tries to measure up to her art teacher's expectations while dealing with her injury; and Travis invites his girlfriend to a dance at school.
Director: Millicent Shelton
Writer: Michael V. Ross, Lizzy Weiss
8.0/10 81 votes#9 - The Past (Forgotten-Swallowed)
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 3/10/2014
Daphne assists Angelo with a fund-raiser at the clinic. Meanwhile, Bay can't ignore MaryBeth's feelings for Tank; Sharee is tutored by Toby; and John and Katherine entertain John's old baseball buddy.
Director: Fred Gerber
Writer: Joy Gregory
8.3/10 82 votes#10 - The Ambush
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/17/2014
Toby gets an unexpected visit from Nikki. Meanwhile, Bay and Daphne get ready for a big field-hockey game, and the rivalry between their team and the opposition intensifies; and Regina's connections to her old neighborhood prove beneficial.
Director: Allan Arkush
Writer: Bekah Brunstetter, Henry Robles
8.7/10 101 votes#11 - 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
8.2/10 96 votes#12 - Love Among the Ruins
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 6/16/2014
Melody wants to put an end to Emmett getting bullied by Matthew. Meanwhile, Bay feels torn between her feelings for Emmett and Tank; and Daphne is determined to hunt down the individual who vandalized Regina's studio.
Director: Norman Buckley
Writer: Lizzy Weiss
8.4/10 83 votes#13 - Like a Snowball Down a Mountain
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 6/23/2014
A shocking discovery is made by Bay and Emmett when they challenge Matthew's threat of blackmail. Elsewhere, Daphne gets a promising opportunity at the clinic, but she's concerned about how it may impact Campbell; and Kathryn's past haunts her.
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux
8.3/10 91 votes#14 - Oh, Future
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 6/30/2014
Emmett gets surprising news at his dad's housewarming. Meanwhile, Travis meets his hero, football star Derrick Coleman; and Regina persuades Daphne to go out for a Latina college scholarship.
Director: Zetna Fuentes
Writer: Henry Robles
8.7/10 87 votes#15 - 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
9.0/10 126 votes#16 - 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
8.3/10 81 votes#17 - Girl with Death Mask (She Plays Alone)
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 7/21/2014
John brings Daphne and Bay to Chicago to tour Northwestern. Kathryn entertains baby Abby and Leo to help Regina.
Director: Joanna Kerns
Writer: Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter
7.9/10 83 votes#18 - It Isn't What You Think
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 7/28/2014
Daphne lashes out at Regina. Bay tries to mend her friendship with Tank.
Director: Ron Lagomarsino
Writer: Henry Robles, Jessica Phillips
8.1/10 83 votes#19 - You Will Not Escape
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 8/4/2014
Daphne organizes a Senior Ditch Day, which gets out of hand. Bay secretly grapples with her mortality.
Director: Michael Lange
Writer: Joy Gregory
8.4/10 83 votes#20 - The Girl on the Cliff
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 8/11/2014
Daphne is going off the deep end and has everyone worried. Emmett plans the perfect prom but Bay feels she must take a stand which might mean no prom at all. Toby must choose between his new roommate Tank and a DJ gig.
Director: D.W. Moffett
Writer: Linda Gase
8.5/10 107 votes#21 - 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: Lizzy Weiss, Melanie Mayron
Writer: Lizzy Weiss, William H. Brown
8.6/10 123 votes#22 - 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