Switched At Birth

Two teenage girls who were, uh, switched at birth discover what happened, and the fallout grows to encompass both their families.

Mondays, 8 PM ET, ABC Family

Current Season: 2 - Total Episodes: 32
Highest Rated: Ep 9, Season 2

B+

“Introducing the Miracle”

by Carrie Raisler March 11, 2013 -

Switched At Birth wraps up its first stretch of season two episodes with a finale fitting of its very strong season so far.

“Uprising”

by Carrie Raisler March 4, 2013 -

The kids stage a protest in a terrific, thoughtful, all-ASL episode.

B+

“Tight Rope Walker”

by Carrie Raisler February 25, 2013 -

The fight to keep Carlton an all-deaf school comes to a head.

B+

“Drive In The Knife”

by Donna Bowman February 18, 2013 -

Toby goes hot-tubbing with the enemy and Regina regresses back to Step 0 in an especially sudsy episode.

Ep. 10, Season 2
“Introducing the Miracle”
Ep. 9, Season 2
“Uprising”
Ep. 8, Season 2
“Tight Rope Walker”
Ep. 7, Season 2
“Drive In The Knife”

Features Reviews

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“Street Noises Invade The House”
Episode 30

A few frustrating stories mar what was a mostly great freshman season.
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B-
“The Trial”
Episode 29

The show limps towards its season one finale with an episode that favors plot over character.
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C-
“We Are The Kraken Of Our Own Sinking Ships”
Episode 28

A few lovely moments can’t save this plot-heavy mishmash of an episode.
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C+
“The Declaration Of Independence”
Episode 27

The show's metaphorical time bomb finally detonates, but what will be the fallout?
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C+
“Tree Of Forgiveness”
Episode 26

The Fresh Prince was right: Parents just don't understand, man.
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B+
“The Shock Of Being Seen”
Episode 25

Switched At Birth tackles the crippling doubt that comes with being a parent.
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B
“The Intruder”
Episode 24

Switched At Birth always manages to make wacky plot shenanigans work, like some sort of plot magician.
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B
"This Is The Color Of My Dreams"
Episode 23

Bay and Emmett's strained relationship is at the center of Switched At Birth's solid return.
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B
“Venus, Cupid, Folly, And Time”
Episode 22

Switched At Birth wraps up its spring season at the prom, which of course means fancy clothes, heartbreak, and…potential immigration fraud?
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B
“The Sleep Of Reason Produces Monsters”
Episode 21

In which Switched At Birth becomes The Walking Dead, with poignant results.
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B+
“Game On”
Episode 20

Switched At Birth nails a big, emotional moment better than almost anything else on TV. This episode was no exception.
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A-
“Write A Lonely Soldier”
Episode 19

Almost Very Special Episode territory, but a few well-realized character moments manage to pull it back from the brink.
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B
“The Art Of Painting”
Episode 18

The characters' tough choices lead to an excellent episode.
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A-
“Protect Me From What I Want”
Episode 17

Mean girls suck.
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B
“Las Dos Fridas”
Episode 16

Switched At Birth finally dips its toes into the race pool, with mostly thoughtful results.
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B+
“Expulsion From The Garden Of Eden”
Episode 15

Angelo's secret is finally revealed. Or is it?
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B+
“Le Soeurs d’Estrees”
Episode 14

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C+
“Self Portrait With Bandaged Ear”
Episode 13

Switched At Birth deals with Emmett's arrest, as he learns it's very hard to sign while wearing handcuffs.
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B
“The Tempest”
Episode 12

What do you do when your boyfriend's mother hates your freaking guts? Because Bay kind of needs to know.
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B
“Starry Night”
Episode 11

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B-
"The Homecoming"
Episode 10

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B+
Switched At Birth
Episode 1

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B

“Introducing the Miracle”
Episode 10

Switched At Birth wraps up its first stretch of season two episodes with a finale fitting of its very strong season so far.
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B+
“Uprising”
Episode 9

The kids stage a protest in a terrific, thoughtful, all-ASL episode.
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A
“Tight Rope Walker”
Episode 8

The fight to keep Carlton an all-deaf school comes to a head.
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B+
“Drive In The Knife”
Episode 7

Toby goes hot-tubbing with the enemy and Regina regresses back to Step 0 in an especially sudsy episode.
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B+
“Human/Need/Desire”
Episode 6

Daphne struggles with her deafness in an excellent, thought-provoking episode.
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A-
“The Acquired Inability To Escape”
Episode 5

Switched At Birth explores parental relationships: fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, and all the spaces in between.
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B
“Dressing For The Charade”
Episode 4

The lesson of tonight’s episdoe: We all need to learn sign language in case of farcical emergencies.
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B+
“Duel Of Two Women”
Episode 3

Switched At Birth deals in disappointment this week, as every character is dealt a bitter defeat.
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B
“The Awakening Conscience”
Episode 2

Switched At Birth tackles issues of class and identity. Have we mentioned that you should be watching this show?
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B+
“The Door To Freedom”
Episode 1

Switched At Birth returns for season two with a fantastic episode featuring one of the best scenes the show has ever done.
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A-

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