Switched at Birth: Season 3
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 3 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 2.
- 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
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.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Drowning Girl
Jan 13, 2014 · 43 min
In the third-season opener, the girls begin their senior year at Carlton, where Toby takes on a coaching position. Meanwhile, Kathryn befriends a tap dancer; Daphne starts her prob
Your Body Is a Battleground
Jan 20, 2014 · 43 min
Bay strives to impress her art teacher while she struggles with her commitment to field hockey. Elsewhere, Campbell assists Daphne when she makes an error at the clinic; Kathryn in
Fountain
Jan 27, 2014 · 43 min
Bay assists her art teacher at a gallery and hopes to get a letter of recommendation in return. Elsewhere, Daphne struggles to befriend Sharee; and Regina's latest business opportu
It Hurts to Wait with Love If Love Is Somewhere Else
Feb 3, 2014 · 43 min
Daphne searches for a patient she accidentally let leave. Meanwhile, Bay discovers that Emmett is dating again; Jorge wants Daphne to accompany him to a family gathering; and Regin
Have You Really the Courage?
Feb 10, 2014 · 43 min
John bonds with Nikki's mom while they help Toby move into his new apartment. Elsewhere, Kathryn goes to New York City to pitch an idea for a second book; Bay suspects that Tank ha
The Scream
Feb 17, 2014 · 43 min
Daphne plans a birthday bash for Campbell. Meanwhile, Kathryn hosts a murder-mystery party, where she and John uncover surprises about one another; and Bay wants to score an invite
Memory Is Your Image of Perfection
Feb 24, 2014 · 43 min
Daphne wants to help Sharee search for her mom, but problems arise. Elsewhere, Bay and Toby try to get their folks to stop beings at odds with one another; Regina's new project lea
Dance Me to the End of Love
Mar 3, 2014 · 43 min
Daphne asks to take on more work at the clinic as she contemplates studying premed in college. Elsewhere, Bay tries to measure up to her art teacher's expectations while dealing wi
The Past (Forgotten-Swallowed)
Mar 10, 2014 · 43 min
Daphne assists Angelo with a fund-raiser at the clinic. Meanwhile, Bay can't ignore MaryBeth's feelings for Tank; Sharee is tutored by Toby; and John and Katherine entertain John's
The Ambush
Mar 17, 2014 · 43 min
Toby gets an unexpected visit from Nikki. Meanwhile, Bay and Daphne get ready for a big field-hockey game, and the rivalry between their team and the opposition intensifies; and Re
Love Seduces Innocence, Pleasure Entraps, and Remorse Follows
Mar 24, 2014 · 43 min
Kathryn's book is leaked before it's published. Meanwhile, Bay is skeptical about Emmett's new girlfriend; Daphne has an unexpected encounter at the clinic with someone from her pa
Love Among the Ruins
Jun 16, 2014 · 43 min
Melody wants to put an end to Emmett getting bullied by Matthew. Meanwhile, Bay feels torn between her feelings for Emmett and Tank; and Daphne is determined to hunt down the indiv
Like a Snowball Down a Mountain
Jun 23, 2014 · 43 min
A shocking discovery is made by Bay and Emmett when they challenge Matthew's threat of blackmail. Elsewhere, Daphne gets a promising opportunity at the clinic, but she's concerned
Oh, Future
Jun 30, 2014 · 43 min
Emmett gets surprising news at his dad's housewarming. Meanwhile, Travis meets his hero, football star Derrick Coleman; and Regina persuades Daphne to go out for a Latina college s
And We Bring the Light
Jul 7, 2014 · 43 min
Toby comes home from Iceland with a new career goal. Meanwhile, Bay gets unexpected news concerning college; Angelo has Daphne alleviate stress by focusing on a baking challenge; a
The Image Disappears
Jul 14, 2014 · 43 min
The Kennish and Vasquez families rally to support a loved one who is in critical condition. Amid the emotion, blame is placed, decisions must be made and lives are forever changed.
Girl with Death Mask (She Plays Alone)
Jul 21, 2014 · 43 min
John brings Daphne and Bay to Chicago to tour Northwestern. Kathryn entertains baby Abby and Leo to help Regina.
It Isn't What You Think
Jul 28, 2014 · 43 min
Daphne lashes out at Regina. Bay tries to mend her friendship with Tank.
You Will Not Escape
Aug 4, 2014 · 43 min
Daphne organizes a Senior Ditch Day, which gets out of hand. Bay secretly grapples with her mortality.
The Girl on the Cliff
Aug 11, 2014 · 43 min
Daphne is going off the deep end and has everyone worried. Emmett plans the perfect prom but Bay feels she must take a stand which might mean no prom at all. Toby must choose betwe
And Life Begins Right Away
Aug 18, 2014 · 43 min
Graduation day has arrived, but Daphne is distracted by the impending hearing over her parole violation.
Yuletide Fortune Tellers
Dec 8, 2014 · 43 min
As the Kennish and Vasquez families prepare to celebrate Christmas in their traditional ways, Bay and Daphne find themselves living each other's lives as if the switch never happen