Switched at Birth

Season 1

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In the first season, the lives of Bay Kennish, who grew up in a wealthy family with two parents and a brother, and Daphne Vasques, who grew up with a single mother in a poor neighborhood, are turned turned upside down when they discover they were accidentally switched as newborns in the hospital. When financial difficulties arise, the Vasques move into the Kennishes' guest house, giving everyone a chance to get to know each another.

Where to Watch Season 1

30 Episodes

This Is Not a Pipe
E1
This Is Not a PipeIn 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.
American Gothic
E2
American GothicKathryn 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.
Portrait of My Father
E3
Portrait of My FatherBay 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.
Dance Amongst Daggers
E4
Dance Amongst DaggersKathryn 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.
Dogs Playing Poker
E5
Dogs Playing PokerKathryn 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.
The Persistence of Memory
E6
The Persistence of MemoryDaphne 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.
The Stag Hunt
E7
The Stag HuntBay 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.
Pandora's Box
E8
Pandora's BoxRegina 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.
Paradise Lost
E9
Paradise LostBay 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.
The Homecoming
E10
The HomecomingBay 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.
Starry Night
E11
Starry NightDaphne 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.
The Tempest
E12
The TempestBay 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.
Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear
E13
Self-Portrait with a Bandaged EarMelody 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.
Les Soeurs d'Estrees
E14
Les Soeurs d'EstreesDaphne 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.
Expulsion From the Garden of Eden
E15
Expulsion From the Garden of EdenDaphne goes on a charming first date with Wilke but is upset when she finds out that its straight from his standard play-book. Later, when John lies about being at the golf course, Daphne suspects that he may be having an affair. Kathryn runs into Angelo at a farmers market and decides to invite him to dinner. Emmett moves in with his father and his father's young girlfriend. Bay considers spending the night there.
Las Dos Fridas
E16
Las Dos FridasKathryn'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.
Protect Me From What I Want
E17
Protect Me From What I WantEmmett 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.
The Art of Painting
E18
The Art of PaintingThings 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.
Write a Lonely Soldier
E19
Write a Lonely SoldierDaphne 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.
Game On
E20
Game OnBay 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.
The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters
E21
The Sleep of Reason Produces MonstersBay 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.
Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time
E22
Venus, Cupid, Folly, and TimeThe 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.
This Is the Color of My Dreams
E23
This Is the Color of My DreamsBay 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.
The Intruder
E24
The IntruderRegina 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.
The Shock of Being Seen
E25
The Shock of Being SeenDaphne 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.
Tree of Forgiveness
E26
Tree of ForgivenessBay tells her dad about her real art. Kathryn tries to get Toby out of his funk and into singing at a church. Daphne takes Angelo to the emergency room after a nail-gun accident. Emmett meets a deaf girl who races motorcycles.
The Declaration of Independence
E27
The Declaration of IndependenceDaphne learns that Chef Jeff is also seeing Emmett's mom. Bay is confronted by her parents about her street art. John discovers that his deaf employee, Travis doesn't get the kind of support that Emmett and Daphne have been getting.
We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking Ships
E28
We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking ShipsJohn 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.
The Trial
E29
The TrialThe 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.
Street Noises Invade the House
E30
Street Noises Invade the HouseThe court case against the hospital goes to the jury. Bay and Zarra head off to Mexico. Emmett and John go after them. Meanwhile Daphne and Chef Jeff's relationship comes to the attention of the restaurant's owner.