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Switched at Birth

2011·Show
103Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic758.3Rotten Tomatoes–82%
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IMDb7.7Metacritic758.3Rotten Tomatoes–82%
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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Teen DramaClass DivideDeaf Culture RepresentationSwapped-at-Birth PremiseFound FamilyEmotional MelodramaSocial RealismComing-of-Age StrugglesIdentity CrisisHeartbreaking & Hopeful

Crew

Directed by:
Steve Miner, Ron Lagomarsino, Melanie Mayron
Written by:
Lizzy Weiss, Henry Robles, Joy Gregory

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Switched at Birth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Switched at Birth legally?

HulufuboTVYouTube TVFreeform

Switched at Birth is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Freeform in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Switched at Birth worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Switched at Birth rated?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does Switched at Birth have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 103 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Switched at Birth?

Critics75
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Switched at Birth much the same way.

When did Switched at Birth air?

It ran from 2011 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Switched at Birth in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Switched at Birth?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Switched at Birth in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Switched at Birth use?

Self-Fulfilling ProphecyShip TeaseChekhov's SkillLove TriangleSitcom Arch-NemesisQuestionable ConsentThat Which Must Not Be NamedMasculine–Feminine Gay CoupleDaydream SurpriseEven the Subtitler Is StumpedCurtains Match the WindowOperation: Jealousyand 152 more

TV Tropes lists 164 storytelling tropes for Switched at Birth, including Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, Ship Tease, Chekhov's Skill.