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Season 2



Episode 1: The Door to Freedom (Jan/07/2013)
In the second-season opener, a newly wealthy Angelo buys expensive presents for everyone. Meanwhile, John and Kathryn contemplate entering the political arena; Bay faces cheating accusations; and Daphne lands in hot water because of Jeff.

Episode 2: The Awakening Conscience (Jan/14/2013)
Regina is shocked when Angelo tells her about Lana and the baby. After convincing her parents to let her attend Carlton School for the Deaf, Bay discovers that the transition is not as easy as she had expected. Meanwhile, Toby and Nikki's relationship hits a bump when Emmett sees something from Nikki's past that makes Toby question exactly who this girl is.

Episode 3: Duel of Two Women (Jan/21/2013)
Bay finds herself on the wrong end of Natalie's wrath, forcing Melody to take everyone on a Tolerance Retreat to help bridge the divide between them.

Meanwhile, Kathryn possibly hurts John's campaign during a radio interview. Regina gets bad news about her health. Toby and Lana bond.

Episode 4: Dressing for the Charade (Jan/28/2013)
Bay adjusts to the changing nature of her relationship with Angelo; Daphne considers taking the next step with Travis.

Episode 5: The Acquired Inability to Escape (Feb/04/2013)
Daphne may have taken on more than she can handle, while Kathryn volunteers to direct the play at Bay's new school.

Meanwhile, Toby approaches his grandfather for a college recommendation.

Episode 6: Human/Need/Desire (Feb/11/2013)
Bay throws an Anti-Valentine's Day party, inviting both her hearing and deaf friends, which leads to a heated confrontation between Noah and Travis. Angelo and Lana call a truce long enough to chaperone the event.

Meanwhile, Regina butts heads with John and Kathryn over how to handle the situation with Daphne and the food truck.

Episode 7: Drive in the Knife (Feb/18/2013)
Daphne and Travis have a falling out that sets off a series of events that neither of them saw coming. Bay and Noah's relationship blossoms, but Emmett won't give up without a fight. Meanwhile, Toby meets a new girl at his father's campaign headquarters. Zoey Deutch guest stars as Elisa, a volunteer with a secret agenda.

Episode 8: Tight Rope Walker (Feb/25/2013)
Daphne feels torn when the deaf students at Carlton rally the school board to prevent even more hearing kids from attending through the pilot program. Meanwhile, Bay questions Regina's behavior, Daphne gets the lead in the play and Toby grows closer to Elisa.

Episode 9: Uprising (Mar/04/2013)
When news of the school's closing spreads throughout campus, Daphne leads the students of Carlton School for the Deaf in arranging a demonstration to take place on the eve of the "Romeo and Juliet" play, in which Daphne has the lead role. Meanwhile, as one of a handful of hearing students in the school, Bay's attempt to be part of the campaign is challenged.

Episode 10: Introducing the Miracle (Mar/11/2013)
Daphne and the students of Carlton School for the Deaf find out if their protest will keep the school open, and deaf. Lana goes into labor, Toby makes a surprise announcement, and John's campaign for office ends unexpectedly.

Meanwhile, an intoxicated Regina shows up at Angelo's. And, will Emmett tell Bay about the kiss between Daphne and Noah?

Episode 11: Mother and Daughter Divided (Jun/10/2013)
While Regina has been away at rehab, Daphne has grown closer to the Kennish family, spending her days at their country club and her nights in their guest room. This new family dynamic does not sit well with Regina, who unexpectedly returns home early in hopes of spending more time with Daphne. Bay begrudgingly starts working at her dad's office and, when her car breaks down near a local carnival, runs into her ex-boyfriend, Ty (guest star Blair Redford, "The Lying Game"), who has returned from serving in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Travis talks Emmett into bringing some girls over to the house while Melody is out of town, and Kathryn's elaborate ideas for Toby and Nikki's rehearsal dinner rubs Nikki the wrong way.

Episode 12: Distorted House (Jun/17/2013)
Just as Bay and Ty begin to reconnect, Bay learns some shocking news about Ty's experiences in Afghanistan and after he returned home. John is torn when both Toby and Travis approach him about a manager position at the car wash.

Meanwhile, Kathryn and Daphne have a hard time coming to terms with Bay's request to stay with Regina.

Episode 13: The Good Samaritan (Jun/24/2013)
When she sees that Toby is overwhelmed by the demands of work and planning a wedding on a budget, Bay looks to lighten the mood and books his band to perform at the local carnival. Angelo is frustrated by Regina and Bay's messiness, while Adrianna's frequent visits has Kathryn on edge.

Meanwhile, Jace introduces Daphne to geocaching.

Episode 14: He Did What He Wanted (Jul/01/2013)
The politics of being a senator's wife are put to the test when Kathryn has an uncomfortable encounter. Daphne is getting mixed signals from Jace and Bay learns more about Mary Beth and Ty.

Meanwhile, Angelo joins the country club and Regina starts a new job.

Episode 15: Ecce Mono (Jul/08/2013)
What if Regina had told the hospital about the switch when she discovered it years ago? And what if both girls had been raised in the privileged Kennish household from age three? In "Ecce Mono," this alternate reality is revealed: Daphne has a cochlear implant, and doesn't know American Sign Language. Having been spoiled by her parents to make up for the switch, she's manipulative and not the best student. Bay, on the other hand, is a straight-A student, often trying to compensate for being the Kennishes' non-biological daughter. In addition, Kathryn is a successful author of bodice-ripping novels and, while still married to State Senator John Kennish, their marriage is far from perfect.

Episode 16: The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living (Jul/15/2013)
Daphne is forced to split her time between her loved ones and her new boyfriend, Jace. John has issues coming to grips with the aftershocks of his emergency. Bay is introduced to an Army colleague of Ty's, and they contemplate a next step in their relationship.

Episode 17: Prudence, Avarice, Lust, Justice, Anger (Jul/22/2013)
Angelo invites Bay to join him at a pivotal meeting concerning the custody of his infant daughter. When Daphne and Jace uncover a potential scandal regarding Senator Coto, they must decide what to do with the confidential information. Meanwhile, Nikki discovers that Toby and Simone have been in touch, and Emmett and Travis try to set Melody up on a blind date.

Episode 18: As The Shadows Deepen (Jul/29/2013)
Chef Jeff turns up unexpectedly, stunning Daphne. Nikki gets help from Toby when she has to deal with her family's past. Bay plans "Deaf Day" as a park event and a movie screening with assistance from Emmett.

Episode 19: What Goes Up Must Come Down (Aug/05/2013)
Daphne’s frustration with Jace comes to a head when Parker shares some upsetting news. Nikki confronts her mom about her dad’s history. Meanwhile, John continues to find ways to pay back Regina for saving his life, and Ty and Bay go camping.

Episode 20: The Merrymakers (Aug/12/2013)
Bay and Daphne throw Nikki an impromptu bachelorette party while a call from Simone alters the course of Toby's bachelor party. Meanwhile, Kathryn is surprised at Jennice's extravagant wedding requests, and a change in their living situation leads Angelo and Regina to reevaluate their relationship.

Episode 21: Departure of Summer (Aug/19/2013)
John and Kathryn contemplate telling Toby their true feelings about his decision to marry. Daphne must own up to her mistakes while Bay works on a plan to continue her relationship with Ty while he is overseas. Meanwhile, Angelo finds himself in over his head.

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