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The Worst Episodes of Switched at Birth

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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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    Switched at Birth Season 5 Episode 2 - This Has to Do With Me
    6.6/10(81 votes)

    #1 - This Has to Do With Me

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Switched at Birth Season 5 Episode 5 - Occupy Truth
    6.6/10(126 votes)

    #2 - Occupy Truth

    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.

    Director:Jeffrey W. Byrd
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Talicia Raggs

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  3. Switched at Birth Season 5 Episode 4 - Relation of Lines and Colors
    6.7/10(91 votes)

    #3 - Relation of Lines and Colors

    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.

    Director:Carlos González
    Writers:Jessica Phillips, Linda Gase

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  4. Switched at Birth Season 5 Episode 3 - Surprise
    6.9/10(75 votes)

    #4 - Surprise

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 5 - At the First Clear Word
    7.4/10(103 votes)

    #5 - At the First Clear Word

    S4:E5

    After a night of drinking with her friend Tank (guest star Max Adler, “Glee”), Bay wakes to find that she doesn’t remember all the details of the night. She tries to piece together the events of the evening, but as she speaks with different people about the situation, what really happened may not be so clear.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Joy Gregory

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  6. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 5 - Dogs Playing Poker
    7.5/10(189 votes)

    #6 - Dogs Playing Poker

    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.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Joy Gregory

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  7. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 28 - We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking Ships
    7.6/10(116 votes)

    #7 - We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking Ships

    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.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writer:Henry Robles

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  8. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 3 - Portrait of My Father
    7.7/10(214 votes)

    #8 - Portrait of My Father

    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.

    Director:Michael Schultz
    Writer:Becky Hartman Edwards

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  9. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 16 - Las Dos Fridas
    7.7/10(142 votes)

    #9 - Las Dos Fridas

    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.

    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writer:Henry Robles

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  10. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 17 - Protect Me From What I Want
    7.7/10(139 votes)

    #10 - Protect Me From What I Want

    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.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Becky Hartman Edwards

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  11. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 26 - Tree of Forgiveness
    7.7/10(120 votes)

    #11 - Tree of Forgiveness

    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.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writers:Ariel Rubin, Michael V. Ross

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  12. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 6 - Black and Gray
    7.7/10(107 votes)

    #12 - Black and Gray

    S4:E6

    A private matter goes public for Bay, leading to an investigation by the university.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writers:Henry Robles, Darla Lansu

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  13. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 11 - Starry Night
    7.8/10(168 votes)

    #13 - Starry Night

    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.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:Lizzy Weiss

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  14. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 14 - Les Soeurs d'Estrees
    7.8/10(149 votes)

    #14 - Les Soeurs d'Estrees

    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.

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writer:Joy Gregory

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  15. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 19 - Write a Lonely Soldier
    7.8/10(141 votes)

    #15 - Write a Lonely Soldier

    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.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  16. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 24 - The Intruder
    7.8/10(126 votes)

    #16 - The Intruder

    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.

    Director:Patrick R. Norris
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  17. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 3 - Duel Between Two Women
    7.8/10(128 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Switched at Birth Season 2 Episode 4 - Dressing for the Charade
    7.8/10(124 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 16 - Borrowing Your Enemy's Arrows
    7.8/10(81 votes)

    #19 - Borrowing Your Enemy's Arrows

    S4:E16

    Daphne and Mingo decide to introduce their parents at the Kennishes’ grill night, only to find Mingo’s father is the business manager John blames for his current financial problems. Bay has an awkward run in with Tank at the restaurant where he works.

    Director:D.W. Moffett
    Writer:William H. Brown

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  20. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 2 - American Gothic
    7.9/10(234 votes)

    #20 - American Gothic

    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.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:Lizzy Weiss

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  21. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 4 - Dance Amongst Daggers
    7.9/10(205 votes)

    #21 - Dance Amongst Daggers

    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.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  22. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 12 - The Tempest
    7.9/10(151 votes)

    #22 - The Tempest

    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.

    Director:Mel Damski
    Writer:Anne Kenney

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  23. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 13 - Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear
    7.9/10(160 votes)

    #23 - Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear

    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.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:Becky Hartman Edwards

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  24. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 15 - Expulsion From the Garden of Eden
    7.9/10(154 votes)

    #24 - Expulsion From the Garden of Eden

    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.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  25. Switched at Birth Season 1 Episode 18 - The Art of Painting
    7.9/10(147 votes)

    #25 - The Art of Painting

    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.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writers:Joy Gregory, Anne Kenney

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Worst Episodes Summary

"This Has to Do With Me" is the worst rated episode of "Switched at Birth". It scored 6.6/10 based on 81 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/7/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Occupy Truth".