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Switched at Birth

Switched at Birth
★ 7.5/10•2011•43m•TV-14•Drama•Family
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One mistake changed two families forever.

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.

StatusEnded
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 6, 2011

Episodes

Episode 1 - This Is Not a PipeE143m

This Is Not a Pipe

In the series premiere of this drama, a hospital error that involved sending two newborns home with the wrong families is uncovered years later, when the girls are teenagers. The girls went on to lead very different lives: Artistic Bay Kennish (Vanessa Marano) grew up in a world of privilege, while athletic Daphne Vasquez (Katie Lecleric) was raised by a single mother and contracted an illness that left her deaf at a young age.

Jun 6, 2011

Episode 2 - American GothicE243m

American Gothic

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.

Jun 13, 2011

Episode 3 - Portrait of My FatherE343m

Portrait of My Father

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.

Jun 20, 2011

Episode 4 - Dance Amongst DaggersE443m

Dance Amongst Daggers

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.

Jun 27, 2011

Episode 5 - Dogs Playing PokerE543m

Dogs Playing Poker

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.

Jul 4, 2011

Episode 6 - The Persistence of MemoryE643m

The Persistence of Memory

Daphne struggles to keep up with a cooking class at Buckner Hall. Elsewhere, Bay and Emmett grow close while looking for clues about Bay's biological father; and Toby and Wilke try to break into school to swipe a test.

Jul 11, 2011

Episode 7 - The Stag HuntE743m

The Stag Hunt

Bay believes she's uncovered her birth father's identity online, so she asks Daphne and Emmett to accompany her when she meets him. Meanwhile, John and Kathryn suspect Regina is to blame for the hospital's recent actions regarding their lawsuit.

Jul 18, 2011

Episode 8 - Pandora's BoxE843m

Pandora's Box

Regina pleads with Daphne to keep her secret about what was in the guitar case, but soon the hospital board reveals info that forces Regina to spill everything. Meanwhile, Bay and Emmett's bond intensifies.

Jul 25, 2011

Episode 9 - Paradise LostE943m

Paradise Lost

Bay and Daphne receive cars from John and Kathryn on their birthday, but Daphne is uncomfortable accepting such a lavish present. Meanwhile, Regina stops hiding out at Melody's place; and Bay and Emmett's secret romance continues to flourish.

Aug 1, 2011

Episode 10 - The HomecomingE1043m

The Homecoming

Bay is shocked to meet her biological father (Gilles Marini) at her school's art show, and then she introduces him to her parents and Daphne. Meanwhile, Daphne opens up to Emmett regarding her feelings about him, forcing him to make a difficult decision.

Aug 8, 2011

Episode 11 - Starry NightE1143m

Starry Night

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.

Jan 3, 2012

Episode 12 - The TempestE1243m

The Tempest

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.

Jan 10, 2012

Episode 13 - Self-Portrait with a Bandaged EarE1343m

Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear

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.

Jan 17, 2012

Episode 14 - Les Soeurs d'EstreesE1443m

Les Soeurs d'Estrees

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.

Jan 24, 2012

Episode 15 - Expulsion from the Garden of EdenE1543m

Expulsion from the Garden of Eden

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.

Jan 31, 2012

Episode 16 - Las Dos FridasE1643m

Las Dos Fridas

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.

Feb 7, 2012

Episode 17 - Protect Me from What I WantE1743m

Protect Me from What I Want

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.

Feb 14, 2012

Episode 18 - The Art of PaintingE1843m

The Art of Painting

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.

Feb 21, 2012

Episode 19 - Write a Lonely SoldierE1943m

Write a Lonely Soldier

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.

Feb 28, 2012

Episode 20 - Game OnE2043m

Game On

Bay must testify in Emmett's custody case, and Emmett's actions threaten to end their relationship. Elsewhere, a nervous Daphne prepares for a basketball tournament between her current and former teams; and Kathryn has a meeting with a New York editor.

Mar 6, 2012

Episode 21 - The Sleep of Reason Produces MonstersE2143m

The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters

Bay and Daphne arrange an ASL zombie movie shoot for Emmett's birthday. Meanwhile, Emmett wrestles with whether to tell Bay about his betrayal; and Regina has doubts about assisting with Kathryn's book.

Mar 13, 2012

Episode 22 - Venus, Cupid, Folly, and TimeE2243m

Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time

The Carlton prom gets underway, and Travis tags along with Daphne and Wilke, while Emmett feels the weight of the secret he's keeping from Bay. Elsewhere, Angelo resurfaces; and Kathryn and John's lawyer crosses a line.

Mar 20, 2012

Episode 23 - This Is the Color of My DreamsE2343m

This Is the Color of My Dreams

Bay returns from a trip abroad with a new boyfriend, but she must face issues from her past concerning Emmett and Angelo. Meanwhile, Daphne seeks employment help from Kathryn; and Regina impulsively makes a big decision.

Sep 3, 2012

Episode 24 - The IntruderE2443m

The Intruder

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.

Sep 10, 2012

Episode 25 - The Shock of Being SeenE2543m

The Shock of Being Seen

Daphne causes a huge mishap at the restaurant, and she grows closer with her boss in the aftermath. Elsewhere, Bay manipulates a situation with her two dads to get what she wants; and Kathryn is envious of the attention an interviewer showers on Regina.

Sep 17, 2012

Episode 26 - Tree of ForgivenessE2643m

Tree of Forgiveness

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.

Sep 24, 2012

Episode 27 - The Declaration of IndependenceE2743m

The Declaration of Independence

Daphne struggles to decipher Jeff's signals. Elsewhere, Bay and Zarra try to find out who's ruining their street art.

Oct 1, 2012

Episode 28 - We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking ShipsE2843m

We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking Ships

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.

Oct 8, 2012

Episode 29 - The TrialE2943m

The Trial

The trial involving the hospital's error gets under way. Meanwhile, Bay tries to return the cash she secretly took from John; Daphne and Jeff's relationship encounters obstacles; and Toby starts a new band.

Oct 15, 2012

Episode 30 - Street Noises Invade the HouseE3043m

Street Noises Invade the House

In the first-season finale, the trial ends with a surprising outcome. Meanwhile, Bay leaves with Zarra and doesn't inform anyone; and Daphne and Jeff's romance is revealed.

Oct 22, 2012

Actors

Vanessa Marano

Vanessa Marano

Bay Kennish

Katie Leclerc

Katie Leclerc

Daphne Vasquez

Lucas Grabeel

Lucas Grabeel

Toby Kennish

Lea Thompson

Lea Thompson

Kathryn Kennish

Constance Marie

Constance Marie

Regina Vasquez

D.W. Moffett

D.W. Moffett

John Kennish

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