Ep 3. Portrait of My Father
- TV14
- June 20, 2011
- 44 min
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7.8 (193)
In Switched at Birth season 1 episode 3, titled "Portrait of My Father," the focus shifts to Bay and her personal conflicts. After finding out that her biological father is an artist, Bay becomes interested in pursuing art as well. However, her adoptive parents are not supportive of her newfound passion and she struggles to balance her desire to connect with her biological roots and her loyalty to her family.
At the same time, Daphne continues to navigate her new life as a deaf student at Carlton School for the Deaf. In this episode, she becomes frustrated with the accommodations made for her and yearns for a more integrated experience. Meanwhile, tensions rise between Daphne and her new friend, Emmett, when he lashes out after feeling left out of a conversation.
As Bay delves deeper into the world of art and her biological father's work, she discovers a shocking truth about her family that adds even more complexity to her already-complicated relationship with her parents. This revelation leads Bay to question who she really is and where she belongs.
Overall, "Portrait of My Father" is a compelling episode that explores themes of identity, family, and personal passion. The show continues to weave together the stories of Bay and Daphne, and viewers are left eager to see what will happen next for these two young women.