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?
Sad to see this show go. Great story line and actors were all great. Like to see another season.
I cant believe you considered ending this series. I for one would love to see more (especially of Emmett)
Please continue with this series
I absolutely love this show, it makes me cry, laugh, and feel good about myself. It really is a fantastic written and played show. I loved how the finale was played out. I honestly would love to see another season of what happens after five years.! I think that would be an amazing add on!
I am absolutely addicted to this show and it is making me crazy not to know what happens further! I desperately hope the show continues!
Yes good show!!
My whole family loved loved loved this show. We definitely would have been interested in a Season Six, Seven and Eight!! We look forward to a reunion show or a movie or….?
I absolutely would want to watch a Season Six of Switched at Birth. I love this show and hate to see it end. I’m hoping for a reunion show in a few years.
I’ll be honest when I say that I was not a fan in the beginning. I stumbled upon Switched At Birth on netflix one day after three full seasons. Needless to say, I fell in the love with the show since the very first episode. It teaches so much beyond words about family and sacrifice. These characters are bold, proud, and fight for what they believe in. A reunion or revival sounds nice but honestly there should be a season six. Without continuing this incredible show, there is no closure for SAB fans including myself. I’m all in favor for… Read more »
I love this show so much! I wish it didn’t have to come to the end, and i wouldn’t have changed anything about it, sad to see it go.
Loved the show – would have watched another season .
Yes, I would have watched a season 6 of Switched at Birth and any other successive seasons. It was one of the very few real family oriented television shows that remained on tv. I watched it with my 2 daughters who enjoyed it as well. It presented real life relatable issues families face everyday. Nothing superficial. There are too many baseless reality shows on television as it is and what are they teaching our children? I’m very sorry to see the show end and of knowing there will be no more seasons to follow.
Definitely would have watched a sixth season.
More more more of switched at birth loved it watch it with my daughter all those years never miss a episode cs
So up set I loved switch at birth yes I watched the show with my family everyweek ,wish freeform keep show on or for aNetwork pick it up.
I am angry how Freeform handeled this! Why did they cancel this in the first place? Now the only other program thst is acceptible for families to watch is the Fosters. SAB HAD SO MUCH MORE TO TELL. IT WAS AWARD WINNING, IT HAD GREAT MESSAGES! INSTEAD THEY KEEP THE UTTERLY REDICULOUS SHOW THE TWINS ETC!!! UNACCEPTABLE! BRING BACK SAB!!!!!!!!