Switched at Birth - Episode Guide

Bay Kennish discovers during a biology class that she has a rare blood type which is different from her parents. Intrigued by her new discovery, Bay convinces her parents, Kathryn and John, to visit a genetic testing facility where it's confirmed that Bay is not their biological daughter. There was a mix up at the hospital and both families took home the wrong babies. Days later, the Kennishes are introduced to their biological daughter Daphne and her mother Regina Vasquez. The Kennishes are surprised to see that Daphne is deaf. John and Kathryn immediately research ways to help Daphne and suggest the possibility of Daphne attending Bay's private school, which doesn't sit well with Bay. Regina is against Daphne attending the school but agrees to move her family into the Kennish house to deal with their new family situation.

In "American Gothic," conflict looms between the polar opposite mothers when Kathryn questions Regina's parenting style. In addition, Regina, Daphne's mother, refuses to join the Kennish's in their efforts to sue the hospital that made the life-altering mistake of switching the girls at birth, leaving Kathryn to wonder, what is this stranger hiding? As the girls struggle to adjust to life together, Bay, begins seeing Ty, a boy from Daphne's old neighborhood, while Daphne goes on a date with Liam, totally unaware that he's Bay's ex-boyfriend. While Bay may have met the one guy who can keep up with her rebellious ways, Daphne, unfortunately, realizes dating a hearing person may be more difficult than she had anticipated.

In "Portrait of My Father," now that Regina and Daphne have completely moved into the Kennish's home, many of Kathryn's friends and neighbors have begun asking questions. Kathryn decides it's best to keep their situation a secret and devises a lie, in an effort to protect Bay, who quickly becomes victim to town gossip. Bay asks Daphne more about her biological father, but is shut down, leaving her more determined to further investigate. Meanwhile, John gets involved in Daphne's basketball games, and it's there that he meets Melody, Regina's best friend and Emmet's mother, who also happens to be the school counselor and fill-in coach at Daphne's school.

In "Dance Amongst Daggers," tensions continue to grow while Kathyrn hosts the annual school benefit at the Kennish residence, where her new family becomes a spectacle for all of Mission Hills to gossip about. Toby and his friend Wilke's band are excited to perform at the benefit, but they're in need of a drummer - can Daphne's deaf friend Emmett really play the drums? As the night goes on, Daphne is faced with a heartbreaking decision -- to choose between a family she barely knows and an exciting new love interest who makes her feel that being deaf is not an issue. Meanwhile, Melody and John appear to be establishing a bond during the benefit. As rumors fly about the family's real situation, Kathryn has a difficult time accepting her husband's new friend. Making matters worse, Regina accepts a dinner invitation from the ex-husband of one of Kathyrn's best friends.

In "Dogs Playing Poker," after being caught sneaking out to be with Ty, the Kennishes force Bay to invite him over for dinner. Knowing this dinner is going to be an interrogation, Bay tries to prepare on all levels, but nothing can prepare her for the secret Ty reveals. Meanwhile, Toby recruits Daphne and Emmett to help him win a game of poker, but unbeknownst to them, this is a high stakes game and Toby may be in some serious financial trouble. With pressure to help her new brother, Daphne becomes conflicted when her morals start to outweigh her loyalty.

In "The Persistence of Memory," Bay is haunted by an old photo of a pregnant Regina and asks Emmett to help her find her biological father. With Emmett's assistance, the two manage to find his car in an abandoned junkyard, but just as Bay is about to give up, she notices a guitar pick that leads her one step closer to finding her father. Meanwhile, Daphne enrolls in the advanced cooking class at Buckner Hall where she soon realizes their kitchen does not cater to deaf people. After feeling embarrassed by an accident while in class, Daphne almost gets hit by a car, causing her to think for the first time that a cochlear implant might be a good idea. Meanwhile, Toby gets himself further into trouble when he conspires with Wilke to break into the school to steal a test.

In "The Stag Hunt," Bay searches the internet and thinks she has found her birth father, Angelo, and asks Emmett -- who has been helping Bay try to find him -- and Daphne to go with her to meet him. When Daphne finds out that Bay and Emmett have been getting together to track down her birth father, she grows increasingly upset and maybe a little jealous that they kept this a secret. Even though she's angry with them, Daphne chooses to go in hopes of confronting the man who once abandoned her, but is this the right Angelo Sorrento? Meanwhile, John and Kathyrn try to find out why the hospital board has rescinded the settlement offer - which they learn may have something to do with Regina. But what could she be hiding?

Bay and Emmett's relationship gets more serious; Regina comes clean about a secret she has been hiding from everyone.

Regina attempts to reconnect with her daughters during their birthdays; Emmett and Bay's plan to tag a wall draws the attention of the police.

In "The Homecoming," Bay's biological father, Angelo, shows up at her school art show, causing Bay much stress. Not sure how to react, she decides she does not want anything to do with him, until the curiosity is too much to bear. After a brief encounter, Bay introduces Angelo to the Kennishes and Daphne, who has no memory of the man who walked out on her. Unable to figure out why he is here, Regina assures the Kennishes that leaving is Angelo's specialty, and they will not have to worry about his presence for long. Although Regina is furious with Angelo, it becomes clear the two have a more complicated history than any have realized. Meanwhile, Daphne decides to tell Emmett how she feels about him, triggering a whole stream of emotions for Emmett who has always loved her. Although Emmett knows picking Daphne would be easier than dating Bay, he finds his choice harder to make than he ever expected.

Bay is given a glimpse of what life with her biological parents might have been like; Daphne follows Emmett to a music festival.

Melody remains unsupportive of Bay and Emmett's relationship; Daphne considers leaving the Carlton basketball team to play for a rival.

Bay is blamed for Emmett's troubles; Daphne's basketball coach won't let her play; Angelo offers Regina a tempting business proposition.

Daphne and Bay try to help Emmett keep his motorcycle; John and Kathryn interview potential new attorneys; Daphne has reservations about Regina's business partnership with Angelo.

Emmett moves into his father's apartment and meets his eccentric new girlfriend; Kathryn invites Angelo over for dinner; Daphne and Wilke go on a date.

Kathryn's mother pays a visit; Bay and Regina probe Angelo's disappearance; Toby's new girlfriend tries to change him.

Emmett gathers the Kennish and Vasquez families together for a group portrait; an art gallery owner takes an interest in Regina's work; Bay reassures Emmett that her feelings for Ty are in the past.

An argument between Emmett's parents spoils Regina's first art show; Daphne cannot decide between her two schools; Kathryn jeopardizes her and John's legal case against the hospital.

In "Write a Lonely Soldier," Bay hears the news of a deadly crash in Afghanistan and gets nervous that Ty might be injured when she doesn't hear back from him within a few days. Emmett is jealous to learn that Bay has been emailing Ty while he's away, which puts some strain on their relationship. At the same time, Daphne starts to question her relationship with Wilke and asks that he start to learn some ASL. Daphne is confronted by a new guy at Carlton school, Travis, who questions her loyalty to the school and the program. But, when Daphne's complaints about Travis get him fired from his job at the school, she helps him get a job at John's car wash. Travis proves to be a problem there as well. And, the Kennish's lawyer, Craig, finds out that Kathryn gave the nurse some money which jeopardizes their entire case.

Bay is caught in the middle of Emmett's custody battle; Daphne plays in an important basketball game; Kathryn meets with a book editor to discuss the possibility of publishing a biography.

Bay and Daphne plan a zombie movie shoot for Emmett's birthday present.; Kathryn learns that John has secrets of his own.

Daphne asks Wilke to be her prom date; Emmett's secret threatens to spoil his night with Bay; Angelo's return causes problems; John and Kathryn's marriage is tested.

Bay returns from the Galapagos Islands with a new boyfriend in tow; Daphne begins working at a local restaurant; Regina takes action to keep Angelo from being deported.

Regina's impulsive wedding creates major consequences for the Vasquez and Kennish families; Daphne and Emmett enter their zombie flick in a film festival; Bay meets a talented street artist.

Daphne fears the worst after she causes an accident at the restaurant; Bay uses Angelo to get around John's rules; Regina gets more attention than Kathryn during an interview for the new book.

Emmett meets an attractive motorcyclist; John's car wash is vandalized; Kathryn devises a way to get Toby out of the house.

Bay and Zarra get into a dangerous situation when they search for the tagger who is ruining their street art; Chef Jeff's mixed signals confuse Daphne.

Bay is called upon to rescue Zarra from a sticky situation; Scuba asks Daphne to lie to Chef Jeff; Toby and Nikki bond.

Bay rushes to return money she took from John's safe to help Zarra; Daphne and Jeff have relationship difficulties; Emmett forms a new band with Nikki and Toby.

The families' lives are disrupted as the trial concludes; Bay and Zarra leave in secret; Daphne's relationship with Jeff is exposed.

Angelo showers the families with lavish gifts; John and Kathryn contemplate running for public office; Bay is accused of cheating; Daphne is distracted by Chef Jeff.

Angelo tells Regina about Lana and the baby; Bay attends Carlton's pilot program for siblings of deaf students; Emmett shows Toby a scandalous photo from Nikki's past.

Kathryn's comments during a radio interview impact John's campaign; Melody hopes a retreat will bridge the divide between the hearing students and their deaf classmates; Regina receives disturbing health news.

Toby invites Lana to dinner so she and Bay can meet each other; Daphne attempts to help Travis with his difficulties at home.

Daphne takes on more than she can handle; Kathryn offers to direct the school play at Bay's school; Toby asks his grandfather for a college recommendation.

Noah and Travis have a confrontation at Bay's Anti-Valentine's Day party; Regina disagrees with John and Kathryn about how to handle Daphne's situation with the food truck.

Daphne comes to a decision about Travis; Bay and Noah's relationship continues to grow; Toby meets a new volunteer at his father's campaign headquarters.

Daphne is conflicted when Carlton's deaf students campaign against extending the pilot program for hearing students; Toby and Elisa grow closer; Daphne is chosen for the lead in the play.

Carlton students stage a demonstration on the eve of the play "Romeo and Juliet" in an effort to keep their school open; presented in American Sign Language.

Daphne and the Carlton students await the results of their protest; Lana goes into labor; Toby makes a surprising announcement; John ends his political campaign.

While Regina has been away at rehab, Daphne has grown closer to the Kennish family, spending her days at their country club and her nights in their guest room. This new family dynamic does not sit well with Regina, who unexpectedly returns home early in hopes of spending more time with Daphne. Bay begrudgingly starts working at her dad's office and, when her car breaks down near a local carnival, runs into her ex-boyfriend, Ty, who has returned from serving in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Travis talks Emmett into bringing some girls over to the house while Melody is out of town, and Kathryn's elaborate ideas for Toby and Nikki's rehearsal dinner rubs Nikki the wrong way.

Bay begins to reconnect with Ty, but then learns shocking news about his experiences in Afghanistan; Toby and Travis both seek a managerial position at John's car wash; Kathryn and Daphne must adjust to Bay's request to stay with Regina.

Bay books Toby's band for the local carnival to give him a temporary reprieve from the demands of adult life; Regina and Bay's messiness frustrates Angelo; Kathryn is unnerved by Adrianna's frequent visits.

Kathryn learns about the difficulties of being a politician's wife; Jace sends mixed signals to Daphne; Angelo joins a country club; Regina begins a new job.

What if Regina had told the hospital about the switch when she discovered it years ago? And what if both girls had been raised in the privileged Kennish household from age three? In "Ecce Mono," this alternate reality is revealed: Daphne has a cochlear implant, and doesn't know American Sign Language. Having been spoiled by her parents to make up for the switch, she's manipulative and not the best student. Bay, on the other hand, is a straight-A student, often trying to compensate for being the Kennishes' non-biological daughter. In addition, Kathryn is a successful author of bodice-ripping novels and, while still married to State Senator John Kennish, their marriage is far from perfect.

Daphne is torn between family obligations and spending time with Jace; John is forced to face the reality of his situation; Angelo offers to help Regina; Bay meets a medic who served with Ty in Afghanistan.

Angelo invites Bay to a custody meeting regarding his infant daughter; Daphne and Jace uncover damaging information on Sen. Coto; Emmett and Travis attempt to find a date for Melody.

Bay plans a "Deaf Day"; Daphne encounters Chef Jeff; Bay learns that Ty is being sent back to Afghanistan.

Daphne's frustration with Jace grows when Parker reveals upsetting news; Nikki confronts her mother about her father's past; John expresses his gratitude toward Regina for saving his life.

Bay and Daphne throw a bachelorette party for Nikki; Toby's bachelor party is impacted by a call from Simone; Jennice makes extravagant wedding requests; Angelo and Regina re-evaluate their relationship.

John and Kathryn consider telling Toby their true feelings as he prepares for his wedding with Nikki; Daphne must deal with the consequences of her actions; Ty receives his notice to return overseas.

Daphne bonds with an injured pre-med student while serving probation at a free clinic; Bay takes a college art class and is inspired by her teacher; Toby coaches Carlton's girls field hockey team; Kathryn befriends a tap dancer.

Bay must re-examine her talents when her art teacher is not impressed; Daphne makes a mistake at the clinic; Kathryn introduces her new friend to John.

Daphne's efforts to build a friendship with a field hockey teammate take a turn for the worse; Bay helps her art teacher prepare for a gallery show; Regina receives a business opportunity.

Emmett's return to dating surprises Bay; Daphne is asked to join Jorge at a family event; Regina and Angelo talk business; John makes an unusual purchase.

Kathryn travels to New York to meet with a book editor; Bay suspects that Tank has a crush on her; Daphne becomes worried when she learns more about Sharee's home life; John and Nikki's mother hide bad news from Toby.

Unexpected news is revealed at Kathryn's murder-mystery party; Bay hopes to score an invitation to Tank's fraternity luau; Daphne plans a celebration for Campbell's 21st birthday.

Daphne gets in over her head when she tries to help Sharee; Bay and Toby work to get their parents on the same page; Adrianna clashes with Regina; Travis' behavior confuses Melody.

Daphne asks for more responsibility at the free clinic; Travis must learn how to dance before attending a school formal with his girlfriend; Bay's art teacher demands that she work harder; John tries to win over Kathryn.

Daphne attends a clinic fundraiser; Bay deals with MaryBeth's feelings for Hank; Toby tutors Sharee in an effort to keep her on the field hockey team; John reunites with an old baseball colleague.

Bay needs Tank's help when the rivalry between the Carlton and Buckner field hockey teams heats up; Nikki pays a surprise visit to Toby; old relationships prove to be beneficial to Regina; Daphne must choose between Campbell and Jorge.

Bay has suspicions about Emmett's new girlfriend; Daphne meets a person from her past at the clinic; Regina takes a chance at work; Kathryn's book is leaked prior to publication.

Bay's unexpected romantic encounter with Emmett complicates her relationship with Tank; Daphne searches for the person who vandalized her mother's design studio; Emmett continues to be bullied by Matthew.

Bay and Emmett make an unexpected discovery as they deal with Matthew's blackmail threat; Daphne receives an opportunity at the clinic; a person from Kathryn's past threatens the publication of her upcoming book.

Emmett receives unexpected news when he attends his father's housewarming party; Daphne's college expenses cause a disagreement between Regina, Kathryn and John; Mary Beth locates Travis' hero, football player Derrick Coleman.

Toby returns from Iceland with a new outlook on life; Bay's college aspirations are impacted by unexpected news; Angelo gives Daphne a baking challenge; Regina faces another moral crossroads.

The Kennish and Vasquez families are crippled by grief after a terrible accident leaves a loved one in critical condition.

John suggests a trip to Chicago for Bay and Daphne; Daphne acts out; Bay discovers news about Angelo's family past; Kathryn tries to kindle a spark between love-seeking candidates.

Bay tries to lend support to Tank when he meets his father for dinner; Toby stirs things up with Lily; Daphne and Travis receive their admission results from Gallaudet University.

Things get out of hand when Daphne encourages her fellow students to join her in senior ditch day; Bay discusses her family medical history with Angelo's doctor; Kathryn brings Regina to New York for a party by her book publisher.

Regina, Kathryn and John set ground rules after they learn the extent of Daphne's self-destructive behavior; a new dress code causes Bay to reconsider attending her school's prom.

Shocking news about Carlton threatens to spoil graduation day; Daphne fears her past will jeopardize her future; John and Kathryn are not pleased after learning of Bay's post-graduation plans; Travis' wish comes true.

As the holidays approach, Bay bristles at Kathryn's festive holiday spirit, complete with homemade peanut brittle and Christmas karaoke, while Daphne is frustrated with Regina's usual tradition of movies and Chinese food for Christmas. Then, after a joint family dinner including "magical" garlic knots, they wake to discover that the switch never happened. In this alternate life, Bay is an Olympic hopeful and Daphne is a successful artist with an upcoming exhibit. Is it the Christmas miracle they've always wanted? Could they even get back if they tried?.

The family learns about Bay's decision to take the blame for Daphne; Daphne struggles to adapt to life as a pre-med student.

Daphne's pre-med chemistry class gets off to a rough start, even with an interpreter's assistance; Bay and Emmett struggle with their long-distance relationship; Kathryn meets with a movie producer.

Bay's criminal record may prevent her from having her art on display; Daphne challenges the dorm prankster to a triathlon; Regina is drawn to a coffeehouse owner; John ponders the future; Emmett's new friend gets him a job on a film production.

Emmett pays a surprise visit to Bay; Daphne learns she did poorly on her midterm exam; Melody clashes with John after he encourages Travis to try out for the baseball team; Kathryn asks Toby for help with her new project.

Bay spends an evening drinking with Tank but cannot remember her actions from that night; Daphne is invited to a student gathering at professor Marillo's home; Lily offers to help Toby.

An investigation is launched when the college administration learns details of Bay's personal matter.

Kathryn's mother arrives with a friend and some unexpected news; Emmett refuses to talk about the investigation involving Bay; Daphne visits Regina and receives several shocks.

Bay tries to figure out how she can pursue an art career. Regina invites Eric and his son to stay with her temporarily. Mingo asks Daphne to hang out.

Iris suggests that Daphne join a sorority in order to experience more of college life. Meanwhile, Bay tries to mend Travis and Mary Beth's relationship, which has been hurt by his newfound popularity; and Toby wants Lily to move in with him.

Intent on making their relationship work, Bay surprises Emmett with a visit to Los Angeles while he's shooting his first big class project. Daphne is distraught with her performance in school and the idea of letting Bay and her family down. Kathryn and Toby get the chance to have their musical produced.

Bay is left heartbroken by her breakup with Emmett. Meanwhile, John and Kathryn get bad financial news; Daphne's friends aren't as crazy about Mingo as she is; Regina researches Eric's ex-wife; and someone has a surprising pregnancy revelation.

Bay enrolls in a class at UMKC and finds herself in the spotlight because of the school's new harassment policy. Meanwhile, Daphne's scholarship is in jeopardy; John faces economic troubles; and Daphne has doubts about her relationship with Mingo.

Travis visits Emmett in Los Angeles and is displeased with how his friend has changed. Meanwhile, Eric wants Regina to move in with him, but Regina wants to learn more about Will's mother first; and a stressed-out John takes his anger out on Toby.

Bay discovers that Regina's moving. Meanwhile, Kathryn and John consider endorsing products to improve their economic situation; Daphne attempts to become the safety captain at her dorm; and tension mounts as Angelo's birthday nears.

Daphne, Bay and Travis head to Mexico on spring break to do volunteer work with Melody. While there, Daphne forms a surprising bond with another volunteer, Bay's anger erupts and Melody's boyfriend presents her with a life-altering suggestion.

Daphne and Mingo are excited to introduce their parents until they learn that there's already bad blood between them. Meanwhile, Bay's date with Garrett takes an awkward turn when she runs into Tank.

Mingo helps Daphne organize a fundraiser for a sign language school in Mexico; and Bay is livid after a student sells crude T-shirts using her artwork. Elsewhere, Regina faces the consequences of digging through Eric's past.

Bay debates whether she's ready for a relationship with Garrett; Daphne's communication with Quinn starts to affect her relationship with Mingo; and John and Kathryn explore new financial opportunities. Meanwhile, Toby and Lily prepare to become parents.

Bay takes over as host for Lily's baby shower after Regina must tend to an emergency with Will; and sparks fly between Kathryn and Prof. Marillo at the party. Meanwhile, Lily worries what others will think of her decision.

In the Season 4 finale, Bay is excited for her first art show. Meanwhile, Daphne interviews for an internship near Quinn, causing friction with Mingo; Kathryn's frustration with John escalates when he storms out of a negotiation; and John and Kathryn confront Regina about Eric's secret.

Bay and Daphne return home after a 10-month trip to China.

Daphne and Mingo dress up as their favorite singers for a college party, but backlash over their costume choice escalates into a discussion of race relations and free speech; Regina and Luca team up for a class project.

Toby and Lily return from London and announce their plans to get married; Regina considers whether she should tell the family about her relationship with Luca; Bay runs into Tank.

After Daphne and Sharee witness a threat to the Black Student Union, Daphne attempts to make sense of the escalating racial tensions on campus.

Following Sharee, Iris and Chris as the racial tensions on campus reach a boiling point.

Daphne becomes concerned when her medical mentor begins to make multiple mistakes with his patients

An introduction has Bay and Daphne flooded with memories of their father Angelo.

Needing to pay their electric bill, Bay and Daphne throw a "lights on" party at their apartment, but things go awry when rowdy, uninvited guests get out of control.

Travis and Bay have dinner with his birth mom, but the reunion dredges up painful memories of his childhood assault. Elsewhere, Daphne contemplates helping Chris cheat on a test; and Regina gets paid an unexpected visit.

In the emotional 90-minute series finale of the award-winning drama, Kathryn becomes nostalgic when she realizes that it's been five years since the switch was discovered and the two families started living together. As she searches for memories, Kathryn discovers a long buried family secret - stretching all the way back to the switch - that changes everything. Daphne competes against Mingo for a six-week paid internship in sports medicine. Bay is celebrated for her tattoo work in a magazine spread, but her struggle to prove herself as an artist to John threatens to destroy their relationship. Toby meets Amelia, a young woman with Down Syndrome who changes his perception about his son's future. Melody, Emmett and Travis make some major decisions about their lives, and Regina takes a chance on love.