Switched at Birth(2011)
One mistake changed two families forever.
Synopsis
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.
Created by Lizzy Weiss
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Season 1
30 episodes · 2011
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.
Season 2
21 episodes · 2013
This season sees dramatic changes in the lives of the Kennish and Vasquez families as a result of the verdict in the baby switch trial. Bay enrols in an experimental program at Carlton for siblings of deaf students. Meanwhile, Daphne starts her own food truck business.
Season 3
22 episodes · 2014
Senior year means big changes for Bay and Daphne, as the Carlton School for the Deaf receives an influx of hearing students who are not happy to be there. Daphne begins working at a free clinic as part of her probation and Bay takes an art class at a local college.
Season 4
20 episodes · 2015
The fourth season picks up right after graduation with the family and Emmett discovering Bay's impulsive decision - and no one is happy about it. Meanwhile, Daphne is determined to prove herself worthy of her switchster's sacrifice while also dealing with the challenges of a whole new world of college.
Season 5
10 episodes · 2017
In the fifth and final season, Bay and Daphne return home after a transformative 10-month trip to China. Daphne tries to integrate herself back into campus life but finds that things have changed without her. Meanwhile, Bay experiences a setback in her career as a tattoo artist.
Switched at Birth — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Switched at Birth?+
Switched at Birth is available to stream on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Freeform, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Switched at Birth come out?+
Switched at Birth was first aired in 2011.
How many seasons of Switched at Birth are there?+
Switched at Birth has 5 seasons and 103 episodes in total.
Who created Switched at Birth?+
Switched at Birth was created by Lizzy Weiss.
Who stars in Switched at Birth?+
Switched at Birth stars Vanessa Marano, Katie Leclerc, Lucas Grabeel, Lea Thompson and Constance Marie.
Is Switched at Birth worth watching?+
Switched at Birth holds a 7.5/10 rating from 220 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and family.
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