Switched at Birth: Season 4

2015 · 20 episodes · ★ 9.0

What Season 4 of Switched at Birth

Season four picks up right after graduation. The Kennish family and Emmett discover the impulsive decision Bay has made, and nobody welcomes it. Bay faces a trial while trying to take responsibility for her choice and the pain of her relationship with Emmett. Daphne, now in college, wants to prove she deserves the sacrifice of her switched counterpart. Between guilt, chemistry classes and campus life, she will have to adjust to a whole new world. Meanwhile, Regina and Eric take important steps in their life together, and the two families keep looking for a way to live together.

20episodes

Jan 6, 2015premiered

Oct 26, 2015final episode

14.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 4 Episodes

4x01 And It Cannot Be Changed
Jan 6, 2015 · 43 min
With both Emmett and Daphne heading off to college, Bay finds that taking the blame for Daphne may be harder than she thought.
Directing: Steve Miner · Writers: Lizzy Weiss · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, Stephanie Nogueras, Rachel Shenton
4x02 Bracing the Waves
Jan 13, 2015 · 43 min
Daphne struggles with the speed and depth of her coursework.
Directing: Michael Lange · Writer: Henry Robles · Starring: Max Adler, Alec Mapa, Jill Remez, Austin Cauldwell
4x03 I Lock the Door Upon Myself
Jan 20, 2015 · 43 min
Bay's current status may prevent her from qualifying for the Kansas City Artist Showcase.
Directing: Glenn Steelman · Writers: Terrence Coli, William H. Brown · Starring: Ryan Lane, Stephanie Nogueras, Sharon Pierre-Louis, Sharon Wilkins
4x04 We Were So Close That Nothing Use to Stand Between Us
Jan 27, 2015 · 43 min
Bay feels pressured to maximize her short time with Emmett when he comes for a surprise visit.
Directing: Allan Arkush · Writers: Linda Gase, Bekah Brunstetter · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, B.K. Cannon, Max Adler
4x05 At the First Clear Word
Feb 3, 2015 · 43 min
After a night of drinking with her friend Tank (guest star Max Adler, "Glee"), Bay wakes to find that she doesn't remember all the details of the night. She tries to piece together the events of the evening, but as she speaks with different people about the situation, what really happened may not be so clear.
Directing: Melanie Mayron · Writers: Lizzy Weiss, Joy Gregory · Starring: Ryan Lane, Max Adler, Rachel Shenton, Austin Cauldwell
4x06 Black and Gray
Feb 10, 2015 · 43 min
A private matter goes public for Bay, leading to an investigation by the university.
Directing: Ron Lagomarsino · Writers: Henry Robles, Darla Lansu · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, Stephanie Nogueras, Brian Gutierrez
4x07 Fog and Storm and Rain
Feb 17, 2015 · 43 min
As a severe storm warning forces everyone to hunker down indoors, Kathryn's mom Bonnie comes for a visit, bringing her friend Lucille and delivers some unexpected news to Kathryn. Bay finds that Emmett is avoiding any discussion of what triggered the UMKC investigation. Meanwhile, Daphne goes to see Regina at the coffee house where several shocks await her, including one that will put her freedom at risk.
Directing: Lea Thompson · Writer: William H. Brown · Starring: Meredith Baxter, Rene Moran, Terrell Tilford, Joanna Cassidy
4x08 Art Like Love Is Dedication
Feb 24, 2015 · 43 min
Bay tries to figure out how she can pursue an art career. Regina invites Eric and his son to stay with her temporarily. Mingo asks Daphne to hang out. Meanwhile, Kathryn offers to help Travis with his English.
Directing: Jonathan Frakes · Writers: Linda Gase · Starring: Ryan Lane, Sharon Pierre-Louis, Sarah Stouffer, Sharon Wilkins
4x09 The Player's Choice
Mar 3, 2015 · 43 min
Iris urges Daphne to broaden her college experience by rushing a sorority. Bay inserts herself when Travis's popularity as a UMKC baseball player starts to affect his relationship with Mary Beth. Meanwhile, Toby plans to ask Lily to move in with him.
Directing: David Paymer · Writers: Terrence Coli · Starring: Ryan Lane, B.K. Cannon, Rachel Shenton, Sharon Pierre-Louis
4x10 There Is My Heart
Mar 10, 2015 · 43 min
Intent on making their relationship work, Bay surprises Emmett with a visit to Los Angeles while he's shooting his first big class project. Daphne is distraught with her performance in school and the idea of letting Bay and her family down. Kathryn and Toby get the chance to have their musical produced.Meanwhile, Regina is shocked by Eric's reaction to a buyout offer on the coffeeshop.
Directing: Norman Buckley · Writers: Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter · Starring: Ryan Lane, Jill Remez, Rachel Shenton, Austin Cauldwell
4x11 To Repel Ghosts
Aug 24, 2015 · 43 min
Bay is haunted by her breakup with Emmett and struggles to figure out where their relationship fell apart. Daphne's excitement about her new relationship with Mingo is hampered by her friends' opinion of him. John and Kathryn's new accountant has some bad news. Regina digs deeper into the story of Eric's ex-wife, and everyone is shocked by the news that someone is pregnant.
Directing: Millicent Shelton · Writer: Lizzy Weiss · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, Rachel Shenton, Sharon Pierre-Louis
4x12 How Does a Girl Like You Get to Be a Girl Like You
Aug 31, 2015 · 43 min
In the wake of her breakup with Emmett, Bay decides to refocus her energy on school and signs up for a Spanish class, only to discover that the new harassment policy has put her in the spotlight. Daphne learns that her D in Chemistry will affect her scholarship. John finds himself under serious financial strain as Kathryn makes plans to produce her musical herself. Meanwhile, Daphne and Mingo have a major difference of opinion that leaves Daphne with doubts about their compatibility.
Directing: Zetna Fuentes · Writers: Bekah Brunstetter · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, B.K. Cannon, Rachel Shenton
4x13 Between Hope and Fear
Sep 7, 2015 · 43 min
Daphne is thrilled when Eric asks Regina to move in with him, but Regina is troubled by how little she knows about the mother of Eric's son, Will, and decides to go to Atlanta to find out more about the woman. John's financial stresses come to a head when Toby approaches the family for support, prompting John to lash out at him. Bay is surprised to learn she and Daphne have opposing opinions about how to deal with the pregnancy. Meanwhile, Travis goes to Los Angeles to visit Emmett and is dismayed to find Emmett has gone "Hollywood."
Directing: David Paymer · Writers: Lizzy Weiss, Dayna Lynne North, David Paymer · Starring: Ryan Lane, Rachel Shenton, Terrell Tilford, Alice Lee
4x14 We Mourn, We Weep, We Love Again
Sep 14, 2015 · 43 min
The news about Regina moving out from the guest house is a big discovery on its own, but it's definitely not the only one. As Kathryn and John discuss the future of their finances, they stumble upon the idea of endorsing products. Daphne joins an ambulance ride-along so that she can become her dorm's safety captain. Meanwhile, the reminder of Angelo's upcoming birthday only creates more tension.
Directing: Ron Lagomarsino · Writers: Henry Robles, Alexander Georgakis · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, Terrell Tilford, Adam Hagenbuch
4x15 Instead of Damning the Darkness, it's Better to Light a Little Lantern
Sep 21, 2015 · 43 min
Daphne, Bay, and Travis celebrate spring break with a volunteer trip to rural Mexico with Melody to distribute hearing aids to underprivileged locals.
Directing: Michael Lange · Writers: Lizzy Weiss, Linda Gase · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, Sean McGowan, Christine Avila
4x16 Borrowing Your Enemy's Arrows
Sep 28, 2015 · 43 min
Daphne and Mingo decide to introduce their parents at the Kennishes' grill night, only to find Mingo's father is the business manager John blames for his current financial problems. Bay has an awkward run in with Tank at the restaurant where he works.
Directing: D.W. Moffett · Writers: William H. Brown · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Ryan Lane, Max Adler, Sean McGowan
4x17 To the Victor Belong the Spoils
Oct 5, 2015 · 43 min
With Mingo's help, Daphne holds a fundraiser to help support a sign-language school in Mexico. Bay is livid when a student starts using her art to sell crude t-shirts. Regina deals with the repercussions of digging through Eric's past. Meanwhile, Toby and Lily have to make difficult decisions about their future.
Directing: Jay Karas · Writers: Rasheed Newson, T.J. Brady · Starring: Ryan Lane, Stephanie Nogueras, Rachel Shenton, Terrell Tilford
4x18 The Accommodations of Desire
Oct 12, 2015 · 43 min
Daphne's correspondence with Quinn starts to affect her relationship with Mingo.
Directing: Michael Grossman · Writers: Henry Robles, Dayna Lynne North · Starring: Ryan Lane, Rachel Shenton, Austin Cauldwell, Sharon Pierre-Louis
4x19 A Mad Tea Party
Oct 19, 2015 · 43 min
In an effort to finish some last minute planning for Lily's baby shower, Regina asks Bay to spend some time with Will.
Directing: Carlos González · Writer: Linda Gase · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Bianca Bethune, Rachel Shenton, Bess Armstrong
4x20 And Always Searching for Beauty Season Finale
Oct 26, 2015 · 43 min
Bay is excited to hold her first art show. Daphne interviews for an internship that would bring her closer to Quinn, causing friction with Mingo.
Directing: Melanie Mayron · Writers: Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter · Starring: Marlee Matlin, Sam Page, Ryan Lane, Rachel Shenton