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Vulture Watch
What’s in store for “switsters” Daphne and Bay? Has the Switched at Birth TV show been cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on Freeform? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Switched at Birth, season six. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on Freeform, Switched at Birth follows Daphne Vasquez (Katie Leclerc) and Bay Kennish (Vanessa Marano). Their lives are turned upside after Bay discovers that, as babies, they were sent home from the hospital with the wrong families. A family drama, Switched at Birth explores early adulthood, blended families, and deaf culture. It also includes scenes shot entirely in American Sign Language. In addition, the cast includes Lea Thompson, Constance Marie, Sean Berdy, D.W. Moffett, Lucas Grabeel, and Giles Marini. Marlee Martin guest stars.
Season Five Ratings
The fifth season of Switched at Birth averaged a 0.21 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 501,000 viewers. Compared to the fourth season, season five was down by 51% in the demo and down by 51% in viewership. Learn how Switched at Birth stacks up against other Freeform TV shows.
On March 13, 2016, it was announced Switched at Birth would end after its fifth and final season. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
I must admit, when Freeform confirmed Switched at Birth season five would be the final installment — it surprised me. Even though its ratings fell in season four, the critically acclaimed drama is still one of the cabler’s top shows. I suspect Freeform decided to cancel (or end) Switched at Birth due to a combination of slipping ratings, diminishing returns, and because of the tone of the show. When Switched at Birth first premiered, the channel was still known as “ABC Family.” Since rebranding, Freeform has tried to promote edgier content.
In my opinion, that rebranding is the reason for the long delay between Switched at Birth‘s fourth and fifth seasons: Freeform didn’t know where the show fit. In addition, cast member contract options often expire after five seasons. A series renewal would probably require a new round of negotiations and hence, more money. Finally, Switched at Birth ran long enough to produce a good sized syndication package. All that said, while I’ve had my eye on this one for a while, I suspect chowing down on Switched at Birth will induce regret-fueled heartburn. RIP.
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What do you think? How do you feel about this series ending after season five? Do you think Freeform should have renewed Switched at Birth for season six?
Please make season 6.7.8.9.10 I just found it an got to season 5 an i would love to see a lot more love this show
I just watched the end of Season 5 on Netflix this evening. I completely love this show. There needs to be more seasons to show how everything turns out in their lives. Please
Please bring switched at birth back for the season 6!! I loved watching it on Netflix! I binged watched all 5 seasons and was very disappointed to know it was cancelled after free form took over. It was amazing and hit some very crucial moments that everyday people go through and brought light to things some don’t deal with on a daily basis..
Really wish they would bring this show back. I’ve become so hooked on it on Netflix that it’s about all I watch when I have a free moment. They could do so much with the characters and their story lines. Please, please reconsider!
Please being the show back!! It’s Soo fun and addictive! I’d be a lifer if they would just keep making it!!
Bring back the show for season six. It is a show a lot of viewers can relate to. All ages
’m still crying in watching it on Netflix I feel like my heart shadered to piece I thought something was wrong with my acc I had to Google it then I found out it was ending and not coming back on smh why why why
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I really love this show! It has so many real life situations and amazing ways of showing how to work through them positively. This show is such a great guidance for people and truly opened my eyes to a whole different way of thinking and reacting to the world. Please bring back another season!!!
There has to be a season 6 I love this show this is the perfect bing watching show bring back for season 6
Why is it that ABC family/ Freeform always cancelled good shows… I watch switched at birth in the uk and have been loving it, now that I’m at end of season 6 it finishes on episode 10 and find out it’s been cancelled surprise surprise.. they need to bring it back… I would like to know what happens with Regina, will and Eric, also if Bay joins emmett and travis, plus whether daphne becomes doc or not… so many unanswered questions?!?!?
I really hope there will be a season six! It’s an amazing show !!
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I think that freeform should renew switched at birth for a season 6.
This show is my life! I cried! I just balled my freaking eyes out over season 5. They HAVE TO make a season 6. They HAVE to! I’m still crying here
Yes girl I’m still crying in watching it on Netflix I feel like my heart shadered to piece I thought something was wrong with my acc I had to Google it then I found out it was ending and not coming back on smh #heartbroken #thereasonimlearningsignlanguage #itsunbelieveable #itshouldsobeaseasonsix #maybeonadiffrentnetwork