Switched at Birth: Season 2
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 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Switched at Birth Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
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.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The Door to Freedom
Jan 7, 2013 · 43 min
In the second-season opener, a newly wealthy Angelo buys expensive presents for everyone. Meanwhile, John and Kathryn contemplate entering the political arena; Bay faces cheating a
The Awakening Conscience
Jan 14, 2013 · 43 min
Bay enrolls in an experimental program at Carlton for siblings of deaf students. Elsewhere, Toby embarks on a romance with Nikki, but then he pulls back after he finds a distastefu
Duel Between Two Women
Jan 21, 2013 · 43 min
Melody hosts a tolerance retreat after tension builds between the hearing and deaf students at Carlton. Elsewhere, Kathryn's remarks during a radio interview may jeopardize John's
Dressing for the Charade
Jan 28, 2013 · 43 min
Bay adjusts to the changing nature of her relationship with Angelo; Daphne considers taking the next step with Travis.
The Acquired Inability to Escape
Feb 4, 2013 · 43 min
Daphne feels uncomfortable around Travis; Kathryn tries to get closer to Bay by volunteering to work at Carlton.
Human/Need/Desire
Feb 11, 2013 · 43 min
Bay hosts an anti-Valentine's Day party, where Noah and Travis get into a fight. Meanwhile, Angelo and Lana call a temporary truce; and Regina disagrees with the Kennishes on how t
Drive in the Knife
Feb 18, 2013 · 43 min
Daphne and Travis quarrel, while Bay and Noah's romance thrives. Elsewhere, Toby becomes intrigued by a new girl who's working as a volunteer for his dad's campaign.
Tight Rope Walker
Feb 25, 2013 · 43 min
Discord breaks out at Carlton when the deaf students oppose the pilot program for hearing students, leaving Daphne feeling trapped in the middle. Meanwhile, Bay finds Regina's beha
Uprising
Mar 4, 2013 · 43 min
Daphne leads her classmates in a protest against the closing of their school, and Bay's efforts to join them are met with resistance. The episode is presented entirely through Amer
Introducing the Miracle
Mar 11, 2013 · 43 min
The Carlton students learn the outcome of their protest. Meanwhile, John's campaign concludes abruptly; Emmett contemplates telling Bay about Daphne and Noah's kiss; Lana's labor b
Mother and Child Divided
Jun 10, 2013 · 43 min
Regina returns from rehab early to spend time with Daphne, who has bonded with her biological parents while Regina was away. Meanwhile, Bay runs into Ty; Travis proves to be a bad
Distorted House
Jun 17, 2013 · 43 min
Bay discovers some surprising info about Ty's time in the military as she reconnects with him. Meanwhile, Toby and Travis covet the same position at John's car wash; and Kathryn an
The Good Samaritan
Jun 24, 2013 · 43 min
Toby and Nikki's relationship is strained by work and wedding planning, so Bay tries to help Toby find a release by booking a gig for his band. Meanwhile, Regina and Bay's messines
He Did What He Wanted
Jul 1, 2013 · 43 min
Angelo becomes a member of the country club. Meanwhile, Regina begins a new job; Kathryn's position as a senator's wife leads her to have an awkward encounter; Daphne is unsure abo
Ecce Mono
Jul 8, 2013 · 43 min
A look at what would have happened if Regina had revealed the switch when she first uncovered it finds both girls being raised by the Kennishes: Daphne has a cochlear implant and i
The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
Jul 15, 2013 · 43 min
The Kennishes adapt to change in the wake of a family emergency. Meanwhile, Daphne's family obligations interfere with her time with Jace; Angelo tries to increase business for Reg
Prudence, Avarice, Lust, Justice, Anger
Jul 22, 2013 · 43 min
Angelo's relationship with Bay is tested as he fights for custody of his infant daughter. Elsewhere, Daphne and Jace stumble onto a possible political scandal; Nikki learns that To
As the Shadows Deepen
Jul 29, 2013 · 43 min
Bay organizes Deaf Day at the amusement park, and Emmett assists her with a special movie screening. Meanwhile, Daphne's hit with a surprise when she runs into Chef Jeff; and Toby
What Goes Up Must Come Down
Aug 5, 2013 · 43 min
Ty and Bay embark on a camping trip. Elsewhere, John continues to show Regina his gratitude; Nikki questions her mother about her father's past; and Parker's distressing news cause
The Merrymakers
Aug 12, 2013 · 43 min
Bay and Daphne host a bachelorette party for Nikki. Meanwhile, Toby's bachelor party goes off course because of Simone; Jennice makes some surprising requests for the wedding; and
Departure of Summer
Aug 19, 2013 · 43 min
Toby prepares for his wedding, and his parents contemplate being truthful with him. Meanwhile, Bay seeks a long-distance romance with Ty in the face of his redeployment; and Daphne