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The Worst 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. 6.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - The Accommodations Of Desire

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    S4:E18

    Daphne’s correspondence with Quinn starts to affect her relationship with Mingo.

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  2. 6.4/10(77 votes)

    #2 - This Has to Do With Me

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    S5:E2

    After a photo of Daphne and Mingo dressed up as their favorite singers at a college costume party goes viral, the pair find themselves caught up in a controversy that escalates into a discussion of race relations and free speech. Bay seeks a job at the tattoo parlor in town. Kathryn and John court a new shortstop for the UMKC baseball team, while Regina and Luca work on a class project together.

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  3. 6.6/10(86 votes)

    #3 - Relation of Lines and Colors

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    S5:E4

    Daphne and Sharee are horrified to stumble upon a racist display at the Black Student Union on campus. When the perpetrators are given minimal punishment, Iris starts a hunger strike in protest. Daphne receives an anonymous threat and Sharee grows frustrated with how the school is handling the situation. Emmett invites Bay to help him with an art project, causing friction with Travis who’s already upset that John seems ready to replace him on the baseball team.

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  4. 6.7/10(120 votes)

    #4 - Occupy Truth

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    S5:E5

    With tensions running at an all-time high, the Black Student Union takes a stand against the university administration until their demands are heard. Told in three chapters from the varying perspectives of Sharee, Iris and Chris, the students deal with their frustrations in different ways. Iris pledges to continue her hunger strike until the students responsible for a racist display outside the Black Student Union are expelled, but her commitment has consequences on her health. Sharee faces the pain of her own past as she tries to gather signatures and rally more students to get involved. Chris is torn between wanting to dazzle several baseball scouts at an upcoming game and standing with his fellow students to show solidarity.

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  5. 6.8/10(71 votes)

    #5 - Surprise

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    S5:E3

    Returning from London for a visit, Toby and Lily reveal their plans to get married in the Kennish backyard. But a fight before the wedding may tear them apart before they can say “I do.” Regina must decide whether to reveal her relationship with Luca to the family. When she least expects it, Bay runs into Tank again.

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  6. 7.5/10(185 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. 7.6/10(211 votes)

    #7 - Portrait of My Father

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    S1:E3

    Bay becomes curious about her birth father. Meanwhile, Kathryn deals with her nosy neighbors; and John takes an interest in Daphne's basketball games and meets Melody (Marlee Matlin), a friend of Regina's who works at Daphne's school.

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  9. 7.6/10(135 votes)

    #8 - Protect Me From What I Want

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    S1:E17

    Emmett photographs Bay and Daphne's blended family for a school assignment. Meanwhile, Regina gets acquainted with an art-gallery owner; Daphne questions Simone's trustworthiness; and Bay and Emmett divulge their true feelings to each other.

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  10. 7.6/10(113 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. 7.7/10(163 votes)

    #10 - Starry Night

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    S1:E11

    Daphne follows Emmett to a music festival, hoping to get some private time with him. Elsewhere, John requests that Regina be present when Bay sees Angelo again; and Kathryn secretly talks to a nurse who could assist in the lawsuit against the hospital.

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    Director:Steve Miner
  12. 7.7/10(138 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. 7.7/10(138 votes)

    #12 - Write a Lonely Soldier

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    S1:E19

    Daphne is unsure about her romance with Wilke, and then she meets a confrontational new student at school. Meanwhile, Emmett isn't happy to learn that Bay is still in contact with Ty, who may have been injured in Afghanistan.

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  14. 7.7/10(117 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. 7.8/10(200 votes)

    #14 - Dance Amongst Daggers

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    S1:E4

    Kathryn hosts a fund-raiser for Buckner Hall, and Toby's band provides the evening's entertainment. Meanwhile, Daphne is crushed to find out that she's been dating Bay's ex-boyfriend; and John and Melody's new friendship makes Kathryn uneasy.

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  16. 7.8/10(156 votes)

    #15 - Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear

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    S1:E13

    Melody attributes Emmett's troublemaking behavior to Bay. Elsewhere, Regina becomes Angelo's business partner; Daphne's displeased with her basketball coach; and Kathryn and John face a possible setback in their lawsuit because of their lawyer.

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  17. 7.8/10(146 votes)

    #16 - Les Soeurs d'Estrees

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    S1:E14

    Daphne and Bay unite to help Emmett save his motorcycle. Elsewhere, Kathryn and John retain a new lawyer for their case against the hospital; and Angelo learns something that could jeopardize his business arrangement with Regina.

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  18. 7.8/10(124 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. 7.8/10(125 votes)

    #18 - 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
  20. 7.8/10(121 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. 7.8/10(109 votes)

    #20 - Dance Me to the End of Love

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    S3:E8

    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.

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  22. 7.8/10(66 votes)

    #21 - Four Ages in Life

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    S5:E6

    Daphne takes a volunteer job at a clinic for extra credit and comes face-to-face with her old mentor, Dr. Jackson. While eager to mend fences with him, she grows alarmed when it becomes obvious he’s having trouble properly treating his patients. Mingo leads the annual “Kangaroo Krawl,” but Daphne sees his foolhardy behavior as a reaction to the regretful costume party incident. Bay finds Noelle is plagiarizing her work and uses the discovery to negotiate her own chair. John and Kathryn make an effort to rekindle their romance. Regina is put in a precarious situation when she decides to expand her business.

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  23. 7.9/10(231 votes)

    #22 - American Gothic

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    S1:E2

    Kathryn questions why Regina isn't joining in the lawsuit against the hospital. Meanwhile, Daphne goes out with Liam and encounters new difficulties dating a hearing person; and Bay finds a kindred spirit in Ty, who hails from Daphne's old neighborhood.

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    Director:Steve Miner
  24. 7.9/10(147 votes)

    #23 - 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
  25. 7.9/10(150 votes)

    #24 - Expulsion From the Garden of Eden

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    S1:E15

    Angelo attends a dinner at the Kennishs' home. Meanwhile, Bay helps Emmett move into his dad's place, where they meet his father's girlfriend; and Daphne and Wilke go out on a date.

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  26. 7.9/10(144 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Accommodations Of Desire" is the worst rated episode of "Switched at Birth". It scored 6.3/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Michael Grossman and written by Henry Robles, Dayna Lynne North, it aired on 10/12/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "This Has to Do With Me".