The Declaration of Independence

"The Declaration of Independence" is the twenty-seventh episode of ABC Family's Switched at Birth Season One and the series overall. It was written by Anne Kenney and it was deirected by Steve Miner. It was originally aired on October 1st, 2012.

Plot
Despite Kathryn and John’s protests against Bay doing street art, Bay continues hanging out with Zarra, who proves to be a bad influence when they have a scary confrontation with a competitive street artist. Chef Jeff and Daphne have a spark, but Daphne finds out from Bay and Emmett that Melody is hooking up with Jeff. Kathryn helps Melody plan the Carlton back to school night and gets Chef Jeff to cater. Regina is still unable to sign and doesn’t like feeling indebted to the Kennishes, especially since she is having trouble communicating with Daphne. John reaches out to Travis, who seems to be having trouble at home. Daphne finally confronts Chef Jeff about their relationship, and they kiss.ABC Family’s Official Summary

Recap
While at the restaurant, Daphne points out the chef, her crush, to Emmett, who immediately recognizes him as the mystery man who had hooked up with his mother. He confides in Bay, who tells him not to say anything, but she ends up doing so herself after she hears that Daphne and Jeff almost kissed. Melody is still flirting with Jeff. Carlton is having an event night and while catering, Jeff finds out how much younger Daphne is. In an attempt to make him jealous, Daphne agrees to a date with Travis, but she ends up standing him up to find Jeff back at the restaurant. John, who has been suspicious of Travis' home life, invites him to the batting cages. Kathryn thinks that Regina might be struggling financially. Toby goes back to the church for an event and asks Nikki out. The episode ends with Daphne and Jeff kissing.

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Main

 * Vanessa Marano as Bay Kennish
 * Katie Leclerc as Daphne Vasquez
 * Lucas Grabeel as Toby Kennish
 * Sean Berdy as Emmett Bledsoe
 * Constance Marie as Regina Vasquez
 * Lea Thompson as Kathryn Kennish
 * D.W. Moffett as John Kennish

Recurring

 * Marlee Matlin as Melody Bledsoe
 * Ryan Lane as Travis Barnes
 * Tania Raymonde as Zara
 * Justin Bruening as Jeff Reycraft
 * Cassi Thomson as Nikki Papagus

Guest

 * Klea Scott as Meg
 * Stacy Barnhisel as Candace
 * Carlease Burke as Ms. Rose
 * Joshua Polit as Smak

Trivia

 * To be added