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The Best Episodes of Switched at Birth Season 4

Every episode of Switched at Birth Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Switched at Birth Season 4!

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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 4 Episode 1 - And It Cannot Be Changed
    8.7/10(105 votes)

    #1 - And It Cannot Be Changed

    S4:E1

    With both Emmett and Daphne heading off to college, Bay finds that taking the blame for Daphne may be harder than she thought.

    Director:Steve Miner
    Writer:Lizzy Weiss

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  2. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 2 - Bracing The Waves
    8.8/10(102 votes)

    #2 - Bracing The Waves

    S4:E2

    Daphne struggles with the speed and depth of her coursework.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writer:Henry Robles

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  3. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 3 - I Lock The Door Upon Myself
    8.5/10(87 votes)

    #3 - I Lock The Door Upon Myself

    S4:E3

    Bay's current status may prevent her from qualifying for the Kansas City Artist Showcase.

    Director:Glenn Steelman
    Writers:Terrence Coli, William H. Brown

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  4. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 4 - We Were So Close That Nothing Use to Stand Between Us
    8.2/10(94 votes)

    #4 - We Were So Close That Nothing Use to Stand Between Us

    S4:E4

    Bay feels pressured to maximize her short time with Emmett when he comes for a surprise visit.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writers:Linda Gase, Bekah Brunstetter

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  5. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 5 - At the First Clear Word
    7.4/10(103 votes)

    #5 - At the First Clear Word

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Joy Gregory

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  6. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 6 - Black and Gray
    7.7/10(107 votes)

    #6 - Black and Gray

    S4:E6

    A private matter goes public for Bay, leading to an investigation by the university.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writers:Henry Robles, Darla Lansu

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  7. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 7 - Fog and Storm and Rain
    8.4/10(87 votes)

    #7 - Fog and Storm and Rain

    S4:E7

    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.

    Director:Lea Thompson
    Writer:William H. Brown

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  8. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 8 - Art Like Love Is Dedication
    8.8/10(99 votes)

    #8 - Art Like Love Is Dedication

    S4:E8

    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.

    Director:Jonathan Frakes
    Writer:Linda Gase

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  9. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 9 - The Player's Choice
    8.7/10(81 votes)

    #9 - The Player's Choice

    S4:E9

    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.

    Director:David Paymer
    Writer:Terrence Coli

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  10. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 10 - There Is My Heart
    9.1/10(101 votes)

    #10 - There Is My Heart

    S4:E10

    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.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter

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  11. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 11 - To Repel Ghosts
    8.3/10(91 votes)

    #11 - To Repel Ghosts

    S4:E11

    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.

    Director:Millicent Shelton
    Writer:Lizzy Weiss

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  12. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 12 - How Does a Girl Like You get to be a Girl Like You
    8.3/10(82 votes)

    #12 - How Does a Girl Like You get to be a Girl Like You

    S4:E12

    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.

    Director:Zetna Fuentes
    Writer:Bekah Brunstetter

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  13. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 13 - Between Hope and Fear
    8.5/10(81 votes)

    #13 - Between Hope and Fear

    S4:E13

    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."

    Director:David Paymer
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Dayna Lynne North, David Paymer

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  14. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 14 - We Mourn, We Weep, We Love Again
    8.1/10(80 votes)

    #14 - We Mourn, We Weep, We Love Again

    S4:E14

    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.

    Director:Ron Lagomarsino
    Writers:Henry Robles, Alexander Georgakis

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  15. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 15 - Instead of Damning the Darkness, it's Better to Light a Little Lantern
    8.2/10(85 votes)

    #15 - Instead of Damning the Darkness, it's Better to Light a Little Lantern

    S4:E15

    Daphne, Bay, and Travis celebrate spring break with a volunteer trip to rural Mexico with Melody to distribute hearing aids to underprivileged locals.

    Director:Michael Lange
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Linda Gase

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  16. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 16 - Borrowing Your Enemy's Arrows
    7.8/10(81 votes)

    #16 - Borrowing Your Enemy's Arrows

    S4:E16

    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.

    Director:D.W. Moffett
    Writer:William H. Brown

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  17. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 17 - To The Victor Belong The Spoils
    8.2/10(75 votes)

    #17 - To The Victor Belong The Spoils

    S4:E17

    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.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writers:T.J. Brady, Rasheed Newson

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  18. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 18 - The Accommodations Of Desire
    8.1/10(79 votes)

    #18 - The Accommodations Of Desire

    S4:E18

    Daphne’s correspondence with Quinn starts to affect her relationship with Mingo.

    Director:Michael Grossman
    Writers:Henry Robles, Dayna Lynne North

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  19. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 19 - A Mad Tea Party
    8.5/10(80 votes)

    #19 - A Mad Tea Party

    S4:E19

    In an effort to finish some last minute planning for Lily’s baby shower, Regina asks Bay to spend some time with Will.

    Director:Carlos González
    Writer:Linda Gase

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  20. Switched at Birth Season 4 Episode 20 - And Always Searching For Beauty
    9.0/10(105 votes)

    #20 - And Always Searching For Beauty

    S4:E20

    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.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writers:Lizzy Weiss, Bekah Brunstetter

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"And It Cannot Be Changed" is the best rated episode of "Switched at Birth" season 4. It scored 8.7/10 based on 105 votes. Directed by Steve Miner and written by Lizzy Weiss, it aired on 1/6/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Bracing The Waves".