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The Best Episodes of Switched at Birth Season 3

Every episode of Switched at Birth Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Switched at Birth Season 3!

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The story of two teenage girls who discover they were accidentally switched as newborns in the hospital. Bay Kennish grew up in a wealthy family with two parents and a brother, while Daphne Vasquez, who

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 1 - Drowning Girl
    8.2/10(109 votes)

    #1 - Drowning Girl

    S3:E1

    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 probation work at a free clinic; and Bay's new art teacher inspires her.

    Director:James Hayman
    Writer:Lizzy Weiss

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  2. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 2 - Your Body is a Battleground
    8.6/10(88 votes)

    #2 - Your Body is a Battleground

    S3:E2

    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 invites Renzo home for dinner; and Emmett investigates a vandalism problem.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  3. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 3 - Fountain
    8.6/10(88 votes)

    #3 - Fountain

    S3:E3

    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 opportunity puts her in an awkward position.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writers:Joy Gregory, Terrence Coli

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  4. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 4 - It Hurts to Wait With Love If Love Is Somewhere Else
    8.2/10(93 votes)

    #4 - It Hurts to Wait With Love If Love Is Somewhere Else

    S3:E4

    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 Regina and Angelo have a discussion about business.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writers:Henry Robles, Linda Gase

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  5. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 5 - Have You Really the Courage?
    8.6/10(90 votes)

    #5 - Have You Really the Courage?

    S3:E5

    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 has a crush on her; and Daphne worries about Sharee's home life.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Bekah Brunstetter

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  6. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 6 - The Scream
    8.5/10(96 votes)

    #6 - The Scream

    S3:E6

    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 to Tank's fraternity luau.

    Director:Jonathan Frakes
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  7. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 7 - Memory Is Your Image of Perfection
    8.5/10(86 votes)

    #7 - Memory Is Your Image of Perfection

    S3:E7

    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 leads to a disagreement with her mother; and Travis' actions puzzle Melody.

    Director:Lee Rose
    Writer:Terrence Coli

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  8. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 8 - Dance Me to the End of Love
    7.9/10(113 votes)

    #8 - Dance Me to the End of Love

    S3:E8

    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 with her injury; and Travis invites his girlfriend to a dance at school.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Michael V. Ross

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  9. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 9 - The Past (Forgotten-Swallowed)
    8.1/10(86 votes)

    #9 - The Past (Forgotten-Swallowed)

    S3:E9

    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 old baseball buddy.

    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writer:Joy Gregory

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  10. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 10 - The Ambush
    8.3/10(84 votes)

    #10 - The Ambush

    S3:E10

    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 Regina's connections to her old neighborhood prove beneficial.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writers:Henry Robles, Bekah Brunstetter

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  11. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 11 - Love Seduces Innocence, Pleasure Entraps, and Remorse Follows
    8.7/10(106 votes)

    #11 - Love Seduces Innocence, Pleasure Entraps, and Remorse Follows

    S3:E11

    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 past; and Regina feels a sense of guilt about her behavior.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Linda Gase

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  12. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 12 - Love Among the Ruins
    8.2/10(99 votes)

    #12 - Love Among the Ruins

    S3:E12

    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 individual who vandalized Regina's studio.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Lizzy Weiss

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  13. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 13 - Like a Snowball Down a Mountain
    8.4/10(85 votes)

    #13 - Like a Snowball Down a Mountain

    S3:E13

    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 about how it may impact Campbell; and Kathryn's past haunts her.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writers:Chad Fiveash, James Patrick Stoteraux

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  14. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 14 - Oh, Future
    8.4/10(93 votes)

    #14 - Oh, Future

    S3:E14

    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 scholarship.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Henry Robles

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  15. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 15 - And We Bring the Light
    8.8/10(92 votes)

    #15 - And We Bring the Light

    S3:E15

    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; and Regina faces an ethical dilemma regarding the East Riverside project.

    Director:James Hayman
    Writers:Joy Gregory, Alexander Georgakis

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  16. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 16 - The Image Disappears
    9.1/10(133 votes)

    #16 - The Image Disappears

    S3:E16

    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.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writers:Terrence Coli, Linda Gase

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  17. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 17 - Girl with Death Mask (She Plays Alone)
    8.4/10(86 votes)

    #17 - Girl with Death Mask (She Plays Alone)

    S3:E17

    John brings Daphne and Bay to Chicago to tour Northwestern. Kathryn entertains baby Abby and Leo to help Regina.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter

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  18. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 18 - It Isn't What You Think
    8.1/10(89 votes)

    #18 - It Isn't What You Think

    S3:E18

    Daphne lashes out at Regina. Bay tries to mend her friendship with Tank.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writers:Henry Robles, Jessica Phillips

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  19. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 19 - You Will Not Escape
    8.2/10(90 votes)

    #19 - You Will Not Escape

    S3:E19

    Daphne organizes a Senior Ditch Day, which gets out of hand. Bay secretly grapples with her mortality.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:Joy Gregory

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  20. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 20 - The Girl on the Cliff
    8.5/10(87 votes)

    #20 - The Girl on the Cliff

    S3:E20

    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 between his new roommate Tank and a DJ gig.

    Director:D.W. Moffett
    Writer:Linda Gase

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  21. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 21 - And Life Begins Right Away
    8.5/10(111 votes)

    #21 - And Life Begins Right Away

    S3:E21

    Graduation day has arrived, but Daphne is distracted by the impending hearing over her parole violation.

    Directors:Melanie Mayron, Lizzy Weiss
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, William H. Brown

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  22. Switched at Birth Season 3 Episode 22 - Yuletide Fortune Tellers
    8.6/10(129 votes)

    #22 - Yuletide Fortune Tellers

    S3:E22

    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 happened on an all-new holiday-themed episode.

    Director:Michael Grossman
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Terrence Coli

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Drowning Girl" is the best rated episode of "Switched at Birth" season 3. It scored 8.2/10 based on 109 votes. Directed by James Hayman and written by Lizzy Weiss, it aired on 1/13/2014. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Your Body is a Battleground".