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 lost her hearing at an early age due to a case of meningitis, grew up with a single mother in a working-class neighborhood. Things come to a dramatic head when both families meet and struggle to learn how to live together for the sake of the girls.
Cast: Vanessa Marano, Katie Leclerc, Lucas Grabeel
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30 episodes
1. This Is Not a PipeIn the series premiere of this drama, a hospital error that involved sending two newborns home with the wrong families is uncovered years later, when the girls are teenagers. The girls went on to lead very different lives: Artistic Bay Kennish (Vanessa Marano) grew up in a world of privilege, while athletic Daphne Vasquez (Katie Lecleric) was raised by a single mother and contracted an illness that left her deaf at a young age.TV-14CC43minJun 6, 2011
2. American GothicKathryn questions why Regina isn't joining in the lawsuit against the hospital. Meanwhile, Daphne goes out with Liam and encounters new difficulties dating a hearing person; and Bay finds a kindred spirit in Ty, who hails from Daphne's old neighborhood.TV-14CC43minJun 13, 2011
3. Portrait of My FatherBay becomes curious about her birth father. Meanwhile, Kathryn deals with her nosy neighbors; and John takes an interest in Daphne's basketball games and meets Melody (Marlee Matlin), a friend of Regina's who works at Daphne's school.TV-14CC43minJun 20, 2011
4. Dance Amongst DaggersKathryn hosts a fund-raiser for Buckner Hall, and Toby's band provides the evening's entertainment. Meanwhile, Daphne is crushed to find out that she's been dating Bay's ex-boyfriend; and John and Melody's new friendship makes Kathryn uneasy.TV-14CC43minJun 27, 2011
5. Dogs Playing PokerKathryn and John insist on having Ty over for dinner after they learn that Bay has been seeing him secretly. Elsewhere, Toby asks Daphne and Emmett to help him win a poker game, which puts Daphne in an uncomfortable position.TV-14CC43minJul 4, 2011
6. The Persistence of MemoryDaphne struggles to keep up with a cooking class at Buckner Hall. Elsewhere, Bay and Emmett grow close while looking for clues about Bay's biological father; and Toby and Wilke try to break into school to swipe a test.TV-14CC43minJul 11, 2011
7. The Stag HuntBay believes she's uncovered her birth father's identity online, so she asks Daphne and Emmett to accompany her when she meets him. Meanwhile, John and Kathryn suspect Regina is to blame for the hospital's recent actions regarding their lawsuit.TV-14CC43minJul 18, 2011
8. Pandora's BoxRegina pleads with Daphne to keep her secret about what was in the guitar case, but soon the hospital board reveals info that forces Regina to spill everything. Meanwhile, Bay and Emmett's bond intensifies.TV-14CC43minJul 25, 2011
9. Paradise LostBay and Daphne receive cars from John and Kathryn on their birthday, but Daphne is uncomfortable accepting such a lavish present. Meanwhile, Regina stops hiding out at Melody's place; and Bay and Emmett's secret romance continues to flourish.TV-14CC43minAug 1, 2011
10. The HomecomingBay is shocked to meet her biological father (Gilles Marini) at her school's art show, and then she introduces him to her parents and Daphne. Meanwhile, Daphne opens up to Emmett regarding her feelings about him, forcing him to make a difficult decision.TV-14CC43minAug 8, 2011
11. Starry NightDaphne follows Emmett to a music festival, hoping to get some private time with him. Elsewhere, John requests that Regina be present when Bay sees Angelo again; and Kathryn secretly talks to a nurse who could assist in the lawsuit against the hospital.TV-14CC43minJan 3, 2012
12. The TempestBay fails to dazzle Melody with her American Sign Language skills. Elsewhere, Kathryn contemplates writing a book about her baby-swap experience; Daphne befriends an old pal of Bay's; and Wilke and Toby seek to make a profit by selling phony IDs.TV-14CC43minJan 10, 2012
13. Self-Portrait with a Bandaged EarMelody attributes Emmett's troublemaking behavior to Bay. Elsewhere, Regina becomes Angelo's business partner; Daphne's displeased with her basketball coach; and Kathryn and John face a possible setback in their lawsuit because of their lawyer.TV-14CC43minJan 17, 2012
14. Les Soeurs d'EstreesDaphne and Bay unite to help Emmett save his motorcycle. Elsewhere, Kathryn and John retain a new lawyer for their case against the hospital; and Angelo learns something that could jeopardize his business arrangement with Regina.TV-14CC43minJan 24, 2012
15. Expulsion from the Garden of EdenAngelo attends a dinner at the Kennishs' home. Meanwhile, Bay helps Emmett move into his dad's place, where they meet his father's girlfriend; and Daphne and Wilke go out on a date.TV-14CC43minJan 31, 2012
16. Las Dos FridasKathryn's mother visits the family and forms a bond with Daphne, yet Daphne still feels a strong connection with where she was raised. Meanwhile, Bay and Regina look into Angelo's disappearance; and Toby realizes he can only please Simone if he changes.TV-14CC43minFeb 7, 2012
17. Protect Me from What I WantEmmett photographs Bay and Daphne's blended family for a school assignment. Meanwhile, Regina gets acquainted with an art-gallery owner; Daphne questions Simone's trustworthiness; and Bay and Emmett divulge their true feelings to each other.TV-14CC43minFeb 14, 2012
18. The Art of PaintingThings don't go well at Regina's art show, where Emmett's parents get into a big fight. Meanwhile, Kathryn's latest actions may jeopardize the lawsuit against the hospital; and Daphne feels caught in the middle regarding her two schools.TV-14CC43minFeb 21, 2012
19. Write a Lonely SoldierDaphne is unsure about her romance with Wilke, and then she meets a confrontational new student at school. Meanwhile, Emmett isn't happy to learn that Bay is still in contact with Ty, who may have been injured in Afghanistan.TV-14CC43minFeb 28, 2012
20. Game OnBay must testify in Emmett's custody case, and Emmett's actions threaten to end their relationship. Elsewhere, a nervous Daphne prepares for a basketball tournament between her current and former teams; and Kathryn has a meeting with a New York editor.TV-14CC43minMar 6, 2012
21. The Sleep of Reason Produces MonstersBay and Daphne arrange an ASL zombie movie shoot for Emmett's birthday. Meanwhile, Emmett wrestles with whether to tell Bay about his betrayal; and Regina has doubts about assisting with Kathryn's book.TV-14CC43minMar 13, 2012
22. Venus, Cupid, Folly, and TimeThe Carlton prom gets underway, and Travis tags along with Daphne and Wilke, while Emmett feels the weight of the secret he's keeping from Bay. Elsewhere, Angelo resurfaces; and Kathryn and John's lawyer crosses a line.TV-14CC43minMar 20, 2012
23. This Is the Color of My DreamsBay returns from a trip abroad with a new boyfriend, but she must face issues from her past concerning Emmett and Angelo. Meanwhile, Daphne seeks employment help from Kathryn; and Regina impulsively makes a big decision.TV-14CC43minSep 3, 2012
24. The IntruderRegina and Angelo face repercussions from their marriage. Meanwhile, Bay meets a fellow street artist; Daphne and Emmett enter their zombie movie in a film festival; and John's baseball record is in jeopardy of being broken.TV-14CC43minSep 10, 2012
25. The Shock of Being SeenDaphne causes a huge mishap at the restaurant, and she grows closer with her boss in the aftermath. Elsewhere, Bay manipulates a situation with her two dads to get what she wants; and Kathryn is envious of the attention an interviewer showers on Regina.TV-14CC43minSep 17, 2012
26. Tree of ForgivenessEmmett meets a girl who's a fellow motorcycle enthusiast. Meanwhile, John is enraged when his car wash gets tagged; and Kathryn slyly finds a way to get Toby to stop moping around the house.TV-14CC43minSep 24, 2012
27. The Declaration of IndependenceDaphne struggles to decipher Jeff's signals. Elsewhere, Bay and Zarra try to find out who's ruining their street art.TV-14CC43minOct 1, 2012
28. We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking ShipsJohn and Kathryn invite Alex to a family dinner, but Bay leaves during the meal to answer Zarra's plea for help. Meanwhile, a coworker asks Daphne to lie to Jeff; Toby grows closer with Nikki; and Regina reaches out to Patrick.TV-14CC43minOct 8, 2012
29. The TrialThe trial involving the hospital's error gets under way. Meanwhile, Bay tries to return the cash she secretly took from John; Daphne and Jeff's relationship encounters obstacles; and Toby starts a new band.TV-14CC43minOct 15, 2012
30. Street Noises Invade the HouseIn the first-season finale, the trial ends with a surprising outcome. Meanwhile, Bay leaves with Zarra and doesn't inform anyone; and Daphne and Jeff's romance is revealed.TV-14CC43minOct 22, 2012
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One mistake changed two families forever.
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 lost her hearing at an early age due to a case of meningitis, grew up with a single mother in a working-class neighborhood. Things come to a dramatic head when both families meet and struggle to learn how to live together for the sake of the girls.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Lizzy Weiss
- Studio
- ABC Studios
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
