Ep 22. Venus, Cupid, Folly, And Time

As the season finale of Switched at Birth season 1, episode 22, Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time picks up with Bay receiving some news that leaves her feeling lost and hopeless. Meanwhile, Daphne must navigate through her feelings for both Liam and Wilke while stressing out about losing her ability to hear.

Bay's confidence is shaken when she learns some discouraging news about her art portfolio, which leads her to question her future. Bay's insecurities are only heightened when Emmett offers her some constructive criticism on her artwork. Bay becomes stubborn and refuses to take Emmett's advice, leading to a fight between the two that endangers their friendship.

While Bay struggles to find her place in the art world, Daphne navigates the tumultuous waters of her love life. She tries to keep both Liam and Wilke at arm's length, but her feelings for both of them continue to grow. Her stress is worsened when she receives some upsetting news about her hearing and must come to terms with the possibility of losing her ability to hear.

As if things weren't complicated enough for Bay and Daphne, the rest of the family faces their own challenges. Kathryn and John are at odds with each other over John's past with Regina. Regina, still reeling from the realization that Daphne may not be deaf forever, calls in a favor from an old friend to see if there is anything she can do to help her daughter.

Throughout the episode, each character experiences a moment of reflection as they try to figure out where their lives are headed. With the help of loved ones, each of them is able to find some sort of clarity and direction for their future.

The title of the episode, Venus Cupid, Folly and Time, alludes to a famous painting by Agnolo Bronzino. The painting features Venus, the goddess of love, Cupid, her son, Folly and Time. This painting is significant to the episode as it reflects the struggles each character is facing. Venus represents love, which is something that both Bay and Daphne are grappling with. Cupid represents the idea of things not always being what they seem, which is a common theme throughout the season and this episode. Folly represents foolhardiness, which is something Bay displays when she ignores Emmett's advice. Finally, Time represents the fleeting nature of life and the importance of making the most of the time we have, which is something that all of the characters can relate to.

Overall, Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time is a fitting end to an emotional and thought-provoking season of Switched at Birth. The episode manages to address each character's struggles while tying up loose ends and leaving open-ended questions to be explored in the following season.