WARNING: Switched at Birth TV Series Finale Spoilers
After five seasons, the groundbreaking Switched at Birth TV show bid fans farewell in the memorable Freeform TV series finale, “Long Live Love.” But the question remains, is there still demand for season six? Take our poll and tell us what you think.
A blended family drama on the Freeform cable channel, Switched at Birth stars Katie Leclerc as Daphne Vasquez and Vanessa Marano as Bay Kennish. The cast also includes Lea Thompson, Constance Marie, Ryan Lane, D.W. Moffett, Lucas Grabeel, Rachel Shenton, Sean Berdy, and Marlee Martin.
Switched at Birth TV Series Finale
In Switched at Birth, episode 5.10, “Long Live Love,” creator Lizzy Weiss wrapped a bow around this family love story. Because Switched at Birth was cancelled after the fifth and final season was already well into production, she perhaps didn’t have as much time as she (and fans) would have liked, but did her best to set each character on a path toward the future.
In an interview about the series finale, Katie Leclerc and Vanessa Marano told TV Guide they’re open to revisiting Switched at Birth in the future. Similarly, Weiss told The Wrap that she intentionally left the door open for a TV series reunion or revival.
Still, we want to know if you would have watched Switched at Birth season six. Please take our poll and sound off, in the comments.
Switched at Birth: Kathryn and John
In “Long Live Love,” when Kathryn (Thompson) realizes it has been five years since the Kennish and Vasquez families learned Daphne and Bay had been switched at birth, she decides to put together a display of all their mementos from that time.
While searching for photos and articles, she finds an envelope addressed to John (Moffett). In it are lab results which prove Bay is not his biological daughter, and what’s more — they’re dated prior the family discovering the switch.
Although at first Kathryn is angry with him for not telling her he suspected he wasn’t Bay’s father, she eventually realizes he was willing to remain in that role, and married, even though he (incorrectly) concluded Kathryn had been unfaithful to him. This storyline cements the already solid Kennish marriage.
Switched at Birth: Daphne and Mingo
Meanwhile, Daphne and Mingo (Adam Hagenbuch) are both up for the same paid sports medicine internship. When Mingo finds out the doctor refused to even consider Daphne’s qualifications, because she is deaf, he wants to turn down the job.
Daphne encourages him to take it and teach the doctor some tolerance and acceptance. After realizing they’d both been pretending to still be involved with other people, in order to protect their pride, the couple reunites.
Switched at Birth: Bay, Emmett, and Travis
Also, the tattoo Bay gave to Emmett (Berdy) is featured in an edgy Live Ink magazine spread. The publication hosts as party to launch the issue, and Bay makes a connection which will help launch her career.
Meanwhile, Travis (Lane) has landed a spot on a professional baseball team — in Japan. Although he doesn’t want to leave Bay, he cannot pass up this opportunity. Because she doesn’t want leave, just as she’s advancing professionally, Bay convinces Emmett to go with Travis, which will give the two chosen “brothers” a chance to mend and strengthen their bond.
Switched at Birth: Toby, Lily, and Carlton
Elsewhere, Toby meets Amelia (Lauren Potter) a young woman with Down Syndrome who serves as a caretaker to a man (Casey Powell) who is also living with Down Syndrome. This encounter gives him new found hope in the possibilities open to Carlton (Casen D. Lyon). Back home, he tells Lily (Shenton) that he’s decided he wants to work as an advocate for people living with challenges.
Switched at Birth: Melody
In other news Melody (Matlin) reverses her decision to take the job at Gallaudet University. She decides to stick with the program she’s created at UMKC and the local kids who need her.
Switched at Birth: Regina, Eric, and Will
Finally, since she’s still in love with Eric (Terrell Tilford), Regina (Marie) breaks things off with Luca (Michael Galante). After talking to a lawyer, she convinces Eric to turn himself in.
The lawyer believes Eric will only have to serve a couple of years in prison. Regina, who is moving back to East Riverside, will take care of his son, Will (Sayeed Shahidi) in the meantime. When Eric is released, then they can finally be together.
Switched at Birth: The Final Scene
The episode concludes with a family party at the Kennish home. John, Kathryn, Toby, Lily, Carlton, Regina, Daphne, and Bay all reminisce about the past five years, talk about the future, then go out and lie down on the front lawn, to wait for the appearance of a once in a lifetime comet.
What do you think? Did you watch the Switched at Birth TV series finale? How did you like how it all played out? What would you have changed?
I PRAY THAT THERE ARE MORE SEASONS… THIS SERIES IS UNIQUE FOR THE HEARING AND THE HEARING IMPAIRED… THE FINAL SHOW WAS OVER PACKED… IT WOULD BE NICE TO SEE HOW THEY ALL REACHED / DIDN’T REACH THEIR GOALS… AGAIN… GREAT SHOW…
I definitely felt like it was rushed at the end. I would love a recap or maybe like a 5 years in future type thing.
I always thought Switched was one of the best written and acted shows on tv. I will watch more, anytime, anywhere!!!
I agree with you Cindy!
Please please please keep it going…Switched at Birth was and is my all time favorite show! It’s one of those shows you just can’t get enough of you put yourself into it. I absolutely love how easy it was to relate from the beginning…where Bay feels she doesn’t belong, to the blood test and how they tied almost every struggle I can think that every beautiful different person goes through. From the switch, to being deaf, having your first heart break, being comfortable in your sexuality, down syndrome, to making and losing friends, and so much more but I’d be… Read more »
Emmett and Bay to get back together….best chemistry i have seen two actors habe in many years. Remarkable actors both
Hell yes i would!
YES, I would watch most definitely watch a season 6, 7, 8, 9, 10…etc. I loved this show, and am bummed that Freeform cancelled it.
I so would watch another 10 as well
Yes, yes, yes I want to a season 6 of Switched at Birth. I’ve even watching it since day 1 and I really want to see what happens next… please don’t leave us hanging.
I was hooked during the first episode. This show has educated and challenged its audience by tackling some difficult and misundstood topics. The characters are ones the viewers have cared about and routed for. I would definitely have continued to watch if more episodes were offered. I hope there a reunion of some sort in the future that shows how our beloved characters have fared.
Yes I would have watched loved switched at birth.
Never missed an episode and wouldn’t if it were to come back, either; we loved it even when it didn’t go where we wanted. Kudos to all involved, thank you!
Yes I would have watched season 6….I don’t understand why the really good shows are taken off the air….I hope you bring it back.
This show spiraled into melodramatic garbage… Soapy teen nonsense as they attempted to throw one massive social issue after another without letting each breathe or giving them proper perspective. The ratings spoke for itself, IT WAS TIME!
Of course, I love this show
Yes I would have watched.
The ending was good, however this was a show the whole family could watch.
I loved all of the characters and I’m going to miss them.
There is so much reality TV, Crime shows ect. But we need more heartfelt and more shows that teach people.
Switched at birth and the Foster’s. They are real life really.
Sorry to see this one end.
Thank you to all the wonder actors , Wright error and everyone that brought such a wonderful touching show. I love you all!
Sue
Aw no spell correct and I can’t edit! I meant writers!