Switched at Birth: Season 2

2013 · 21 episodes · ★ 8.5

What Season 2 of Switched at Birth

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.

21episodes

Jan 7, 2013premiered

Aug 19, 2013final episode

15.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 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 accusations; and Daphne lands in hot water because of Jeff.
Directing: Steve Miner · Writer: Lizzy Weiss · Starring: Ivonne Coll, Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, Justin Bruening
2x02 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 distasteful picture of her on the Internet; and Regina learns about Angelo's baby.
Directed by: Fred Gerber · Written by: Joy Gregory, Bekah Brunstetter · Starring: Ryan Lane, Cassi Thomson, Annie Ilonzeh, Stephen Ford
2x03 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 campaign; and Regina gets some alarming health news.
Directing: John Behring · Writer: Anne Kenney · Starring: Ivonne Coll, Marlee Matlin, Annie Ilonzeh, Daniel Durant
2x04 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.
Directing: Melanie Mayron · Writers: Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux · Starring: Ryan Lane, Suanne Spoke, Annie Ilonzeh, Robert Curtis Brown
2x05 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.
Directing: Zetna Fuentes · Writers: Joy Gregory, Henry Robles · Starring: Ryan Lane, Carlease Burke, Jerry Ferris, Stephanie Nogueras
2x06 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 to deal with a situation concerning Daphne's food truck.
Directing: Norman Buckley · Writers: Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter · Starring: Ivonne Coll, Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, Cassi Thomson
2x07 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.
Directing: Steve Miner · Writers: Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux · Starring: John Furey, Matthew Jaeger, Ryan Lane, Robert Curtis Brown
2x08 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 behavior puzzling; Daphne is cast in a play; and Toby bonds with Elisa.
Directed by: Joanna Kerns · Written by: Anne Kenney, Henry Robles · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, Cassi Thomson, Daniel Durant
2x09 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 American Sign Language.
Directed by: Steve Miner · Written by: Lizzy Weiss · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, Carlease Burke, Daniel Durant
2x10 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 begins; and an inebriated Regina turns up at Angelo's door.
Directing: Ron Lagomarsino · Writers: Lizzy Weiss, Becky Hartman Edwards · Starring: Ivonne Coll, Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, Carlease Burke
2x11 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 influence on Emmett; and Kathryn and Nikki don't see eye to eye.
Directing: Ron Lagomarsino · Writer: Lizzy Weiss · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, Cassi Thomson, Matt Kane
2x12 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 and Daphne have trouble accepting Bay's desire to stay with Regina.
Directed by: Fred Gerber · Written by: Joy Gregory, Henry Robles · Starring: Ryan Lane, Cassi Thomson, Morgan Krantz, B.K. Cannon
2x13 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 messiness irks Angelo; and Jace introduces Daphne to a new adventure.
Directed by: Zetna Fuentes · Written by: Becky Hartman Edwards, Bekah Brunstetter · Starring: Ivonne Coll, Cassi Thomson, Kari Coleman, Matt Kane
2x14 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 about Jace's feelings; and Bay uncovers new info about Ty and Mary Beth.
Directed by: Steve Miner · Written by: Lizzy Weiss, Michael V. Ross · Starring: Anthony Natale, Ryan Lane, Kari Coleman, Matt Kane
2x15 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 is spoiled and manipulative, while Bay's a top scholar who overcompensates.
Directed by: David Paymer · Written by: Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux · Starring: Ivonne Coll, Meeghan Holaway, Maiara Walsh, Matthew Risch
2x16 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 Regina; and Bay feels uneasy when she meets an Army medic who served with Ty.
Directing: Melanie Mayron · Writer: Darla Lansu · Starring: Aaron Todd Kessee, Ryan Lane, Kari Coleman, Matt Kane
2x17 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 Toby's reconnected with Simone; and Emmett sets up a blind date for his mom.
Directing: Lea Thompson · Writers: Becky Hartman Edwards, Terrence Coli · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Maiara Walsh, Anthony Natale, Ryan Lane
2x18 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 tries to help Nikki deal with a dark part of her family history.
Directing: Wendey Stanzler · Writers: Joy Gregory, Henry Robles · Starring: Ryan Lane, Justin Bruening, Cassi Thomson, Daniel Durant
2x19 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 causes Daphne to become more frustrated with Jace.
Directed by: Joanna Kerns · Written by: Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Anthony Natale, Cassi Thomson, Kari Coleman
2x20 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 an altered living arrangement has Angelo and Regina reexamining things.
Directing: Zetna Fuentes · Writers: Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux · Starring: Ryan Lane, Cassi Thomson, B.K. Cannon, Matthew Risch
2x21 Departure of Summer Season Finale
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 is forced to own up to her mistakes.
Directing: Steve Miner · Writers: Lizzy Weiss, Becky Hartman Edwards · Starring: Ivonne Coll, Cassi Thomson, Robert Curtis Brown, Matt Kane