The show gained attention for its authentic representation of Deaf culture and use of American Sign Language, which contributed to greater awareness and understanding in mainstream media.
Switched at Birth aired its final episode, concluding the series with closure for the primary characters and story arcs after five seasons.
Bay Kennish and Daphne Vasquez learn that they were accidentally switched at birth and decide to build a relationship with each other and their biological families.
Bay moves in with Daphne and her family to better understand her new life and connect with her biological roots.
Daphne begins attending Carlton School, a community for deaf students, where she meets new friends and navigates challenges related to her deafness.
Bay's biological parents, John and Kathryn, learn to navigate parenting two daughters with very different experiences and backgrounds.
Bay develops a romantic relationship with Toby Kennish, John's cousin, adding complexity to family dynamics.
Daphne starts dating Emmett, a fellow student at Carlton and close friend, deepening their bond.
Bay, initially hearing, starts learning American Sign Language and explores deaf culture, embracing part of Daphne's world.
Daphne considers and undergoes surgery for a cochlear implant, facing tough decisions about her identity and family.
Both the Vasquez and Kennish families come together for a Thanksgiving meal, highlighting their blended family experiences.
Both girls graduate from high school, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next in their lives.
They begin college together, navigating independence, relationships, and identity.
Toby battles drug addiction which affects his relationship with Bay and his family dynamics.
Emmett proposes to Daphne, and they plan their future together.
The families confront the hospital responsible for switching the babies at birth, seeking accountability and closure.
