What is Switched at Birth about?

Switched at Birth is an American television series that aired on the ABC Family network (now Freeform) from June 6, 2011, through April 11, 2017. The series follows the lives of two teenage girls, Bay Kennish, a talented graffiti artist from a wealthy family, and Daphne Vasquez, a deaf girl from a working-class background, who discover they were mistakenly switched at birth. The show's narrative explores a broad range of cultural, socio-economic, and identity issues, especially those related to deaf culture. A key aspect of the series is the use of American Sign Language (ASL), giving viewers a unique glimpse into the experiences and challenges of the deaf community. Both families must learn to co-exist and navigate their realities, forming a complex family network replete with love, secrets, and through it all, an unwavering familial bond.

The first episode of Switched at Birth aired on June 06, 2011 and the most recent episode to air was on April 11, 2017.