Switched at Birth
“One mistake changed two families forever.”
Series Overview
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.
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5 Seasons • 103 Episodes
43 min per episode
2011 – 2017
Premiered: Mon, Jun 6, 2011
Latest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 10: “Long Live Love”
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.
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Switched at Birth | Switched at Birth is Back | FreeformOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-27
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lizzy Weiss
Linda Gase, Lizzy Weiss, Paul Stupin
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
General — Suitable for all ages.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is Switched at Birth about?
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.
How many seasons does Switched at Birth have?
Switched at Birth comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Switched at Birth?
Key cast members in Switched at Birth include Vanessa Marano, Katie Leclerc, Lucas Grabeel, Lea Thompson, Constance Marie.
Who created or directed Switched at Birth?
Switched at Birth was developed and directed by Lizzy Weiss.