Vanessa Marano
Bay Kennish
Series
Watch Switched at Birth (2011) Online
Synopsis
“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.
Episodes
Season 1
PreviousNext
1. This Is Not a PipeNow viewing2011-06-0643m8.6In 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.
2. American Gothic2011-06-1343m8.5Kathryn 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.
3. Portrait of My Father2011-06-2043m7.4Bay 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.
4. Dance Amongst Daggers2011-06-2743m8.5Kathryn 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.
5. Dogs Playing Poker2011-07-0443m9.3Kathryn 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.
6. The Persistence of Memory2011-07-1143m9.0Daphne 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.
7. The Stag Hunt2011-07-1843m9.7Bay 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.
8. Pandora's Box2011-07-2543m9.5Regina 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.
9. Paradise Lost2011-08-0143m9.2Bay 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.
10. The Homecoming2011-08-0843m9.8Bay 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.
11. Starry Night2012-01-0343m8.0Daphne 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.
12. The Tempest2012-01-1043m9.0Bay 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.
13. Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear2012-01-1743m8.0Melody 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.
14. Les Soeurs d'Estrees2012-01-2443m8.5Daphne 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.
15. Expulsion from the Garden of Eden2012-01-3143m8.5Angelo 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.
16. Las Dos Fridas2012-02-0743m9.0Kathryn'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.
17. Protect Me from What I Want2012-02-1443m8.0Emmett 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.
18. The Art of Painting2012-02-2143m8.7Things 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.
19. Write a Lonely Soldier2012-02-2843m8.3Daphne 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.
20. Game On2012-03-0643m8.7Bay 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.
21. The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters2012-03-1343m8.3Bay 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.
22. Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time2012-03-2043m8.7The 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.
23. This Is the Color of My Dreams2012-09-0343m8.7Bay 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.
24. The Intruder2012-09-1043m8.7Regina 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.
25. The Shock of Being Seen2012-09-1743m8.7Daphne 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.
26. Tree of Forgiveness2012-09-2443m8.7Emmett 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.
27. The Declaration of Independence2012-10-0143m8.7Daphne struggles to decipher Jeff's signals. Elsewhere, Bay and Zarra try to find out who's ruining their street art.
28. We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking Ships2012-10-0843m8.7John 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.
29. The Trial2012-10-1543m9.0The 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.
30. Street Noises Invade the House2012-10-2243m8.7In 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.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Katie Leclerc
Daphne Vasquez
Lucas Grabeel
Toby Kennish
Lea Thompson
Kathryn Kennish
Constance Marie
Regina Vasquez
D.W. Moffett
John Kennish
Availability
Where To Watch Legally
Hulu
fuboTV
YouTube TV
Freeform
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeStreaming availability data provided by JustWatch.
Recommended
More Like This
SeriesLife Unexpected
7.52010
SeriesTyler Perry's The Oval
8.22019
SeriesChicken Girls
7.02017
SeriesThe Fosters
7.52013
SeriesSue Thomas: F.B.Eye
7.12002
SeriesRoad to Avonlea
8.21990
SeriesThe Next Step
7.22013
SeriesParenthood
7.52010
SeriesParty of Five
7.01994
SeriesDegrassi
7.62001
SeriesFree Rein
7.92017
SeriesAnne with an E
8.72017
SeriesHolly Hobbie
8.42018
SeriesThe Mysterious Benedict Society
7.62021
SeriesHigh Potential
8.22024
SeriesSuperman & Lois
8.12021
Series101 Dalmatian Street
7.32019
SeriesStar
8.02016
SeriesDallas
6.91978
SeriesNancy Drew
7.72019
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Switched at Birth available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does Switched at Birth have?
Switched at Birth has 5 seasons and 103 episodes.
When did Switched at Birth first air?
Switched at Birth first aired in 2011.
Is Switched at Birth still running?
Switched at Birth's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Switched at Birth?
Switched at Birth is classified as Drama, Family.