"And Life Begins Right Away" is the twenty-first and Summer finale episode of Season Three of ABC Family's Switched at Birth. It was written by Lizzy Weiss and William H. Brown, and it was directed by Melanie Mayron. It was aired on August 18, 2014.
Summary
In the third-season finale, Bay and Daphne's graduation day arrives, and surprising news about Carlton is revealed. Meanwhile, Daphne fears mistakes from her past will affect her future; and Bay's plans for life after high school displease her parents. At the end, Bay makes a shocking decision that will change everything forever.
Synopsis
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The Casts
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
- Anthony Natale as Cameron Bledsoe
- Ryan Lane as Travis
- Stephanie Nogueras as Natalie Pierce
- Daniel Durant as Matthew
- Abby Walla as Hilary
- BK Cannon as Mary Beth Tucker
- Bianca Bethune as Sharee
- Rachel Shenton as Lily
- Carlease Burke as Rose
- Kenneth Mitchell as Wes
- Suanne Spoke as Karen
- Corinne Chooey as Detective Markham
- Cass Kroener as Interpreter
Featured Music
- To be added
Quotes
Bay Kennish: (to Daphne) Don't worry. This'll give me mad street cred as an artist.
Trivia
- Title reference: From the 1974 painting, And Life Begins Right Away by Robert Filliou.
- Graduation takes place in this episode.
- Bay brings a piece of Angelo with her during graduation: a photo attached to her gown to make both her biological parents there.
- Regina, Kathryn, and John all cry in this episode.
- Due to her street art spray painting history, Bay decides to take the fall for Daphne.
Gallery
Video Gallery
Switched at Birth - 3x21 (SUMMER FINALE) August 18 at 8 7c Official Preview
Switched at Birth - 3x21 (SUMMER FINALE) August 18 at 8 7c Sneak Peek Closing Carlton
Switched at Birth - 3x21 (SUMMER FINALE) August 18 at 8 7c Sneak Peek Moving In with Emmett
Switched at Birth - 3x21 (SUMMER FINALE) August 18 at 8 7c Sneak Peek Graduation