ABCFamily

I am happy that you guys liked the introduction of Travis to the show. I think it really added another dimension to the series! Plus, the fact that now he’s working at the car wash makes the dialogue between deaf and hearing even more imminent! Do you remember the part when Daphne and Wilke were sitting on a bench, eating and talking? That part showed Daphne can’t lipread perfectly every time, but she IS really good at it! I don’t know about you all, but I’m anxiously awaiting next week’s episode. Have you seen the latest sneak peeks yet?

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Journey

Yes I remember that part, she was unable to read his lips because he was eating/chewing and talking at the same time. Earlier in season 1 (I think?), Emmett had made a point to say that lipreading was only accurate about 30% of the time but Daphne's ability (according to the show) is clearly not a reflection of that. While I have met some amazing lipreaders, I still feel that catching everything, even in profile, is a bit misleading. But again, that is only my opinion and I would like to hear what others have to say as well.

KarissaMann05

I just think it is only TV shows. I don't expect it have to be so prefect, so fans should enjoy watching it. Those TV shows are, mostly, never accurate or realistic, anyway. It is more important thing is keep the story interesting and exciting, and raise the awareness of Deaf Culture and Deaf Community. Since it is a drama genre, so it is so good.

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BethanyDawn

Was there captions on the Switched at Birth episode that aired today? I am confused. Normally there is captions, but today there wasn't. Did anyone else notice this? I checked to see if captions had been turned off on my tv, but it hadn't been and all other shows still had captions. I noticed the very first two episodes of this tv show did not have captions, but I thought maybe they were having trouble dealing with having regular captions and then the text translation of the sign language, but after the third show, the captions starting come on for me and then all was well until today. Out of the blue, no captions today. Did anyone else have this problem?

Kalista

When two Deaf people used sign language, they do put closed captioned for the hearing audience with different font.

Latascha

Yes, and after the latest episode, it turned out that most of the fans were right. Emmett made a huge mistake.... But I really got to say, I kind of like it. It destroyed his wonderful character somehow, which makes totally sense when you look at his life right now. He is not dealing well with this situation, and he is a teenager after all. I really hate him for hurting Bay like that, she was down already, but I think this is something that could happen to you in real life. Just add some more crap on top of everything else. Yet I think it is only thanks to Sean Berdy, that the storyline is working that well. Really amazing job he did, especially during the conversation with his Dad and with Bay at the end. I'm really curious how they'll work this one out.

As for Daphne, there was a time I didn't like her that much, but at the moment I just love her! Hope it stays that way. It was great to see why that game was so important to her.

What can be said about the parents? I like how Kathryn is starting to sign from time to time. Toby should really get going, too. I think Lucas Grabeel might be fluent if they wait until the next season for his character to start learning sign language.

What did you think about this episode?

BethanyDawn

Right. Normally, that is the case. With the last episode, I only got the captions for the sign language- no regular closed captions for the deaf. I was upset, because I watch this show and I couldn't understand what they were saying. I thought maybe it was my tv, but my mom recorded it on her DVR and it was the same on hers- no regular captions.

ElaineV

Well, you can't win a game on a free throw either (my husband pointed that out to me when we watched the show). It's TV, not real life. But yeah, I guess it would be good if they did a bit more to make it obvious that she can't lipread everything.

cdmeggers

Bethany, something might have happened with the ABCFam channel for your cable network or whatever it is you use. I had captions when I watched on Tuesday night, no problem. Who knows. Sometimes certain stations/channels' captionings get screwy here and there from time to time.

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Grayma

Sean Berdy is a gifted actor. I also appreciate that the writers are not trying to sugar coat what divorce does to kids in the middle of it.

I am glad Bay for once decided to do something that wasn't selfish. She irritates me so much.

I was really moved by the part where the mother signed to Daphne that she'd brought her daughter all the way from Indiana to see the team play. It was very touching.

bwright6

I am so mad at Emmett for making such a poor decision at the end! I loved how Daphne opened up to John about deaf community and deaf culture. That was wonderful

I didn't know you couldn't win a basketball game on a free throw.. then again I know nothing about basketball. I love how they are all improving so much with sign language.

Sweet_Candice86

I hear you on the whole Emmet thing....but at least this show is showing stuff that really happens...I mean nobody is perfect and its nice to see that expressed in a show....and at least he recognized that it was a mistake and has not acted on again....IDK if it was a good decision to keep it from Bay...hmm we will just have to wait and see how it all unfolds.

sparrow2

A few episodes ago, Emmet was trying to speak so he put on hearing aids, and it made a high pitch screeching sound. To a hearing person, it was really loud. However, I thought Emmet was totally deaf. How would he hearing aids cause him to hear even screeching sounds if he's totally deaf?

I was wondering if someone could help me understand this

ABCFamily

I, too, get so involved with the series. When I’m watching, it’s as if I know all the characters in real life. I was screaming at my TV two weeks ago during the Emmett and Simone scene! And I thought for sure it was going to slip out what happened in last week’s episode. I am so excited to see what happens in the spring premiere tonight. Did you all see that Angelo is coming back? I’d like to take some votes, do you think that Emmett will confess or will someone else (Wilke or Simone) spill the beans about what happened?

sara1981

Yes i watch also

Emmett told Bay about happened that he had sex with Simone on basketball tournament and wont tell Bay..And Emmett told Bay TRUTH!

Angelo in jail for reasons because he need truth because he had crime history and wont tell anyone..

i cant wait for another new espoide to says hope summer or fall

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Grayma

Oy, a spoiler alert for those who have to watch it the next day?

KarissaMann05

That is why AD really needs its spoiler tag! Sighs.

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KarissaMann05

You will need to warn people who haven't watch it yet. Please do edit to highlight your spoiled post right now. I am not being mean, I just let you know that you need to do now. That is all.

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ABCFamily

I hope you all got a chance to watch the big spring finale last night! Don’t worry, if you haven’t yet, you can watch the full episode right here. I was blown away and can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the episode so we can all talk about it.

Chevy57

If you have own iPad or iPhone, you can watch full episode on ABC Family app.

Download the ABC Family App to watch full episodes of your favorite ABC Family originals like Switched at Birth w/ CC.
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Kalista

The show will be back on June 5th, 2012

KarissaMann05

June 5th? I thought it'll be Fall 2012?

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Mudkipz

Love this show! but to hear that was the finale really makes me June 5th rather than Fall 2012? Hopefully because I was on the edge of my seat basing on the latest episode and will be by then if that's so.

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Grayma

I got to watch it last night. I am glad we saw more of Travis. I like him. I like seeing more of Emmett's mother, too.

Auroke22

I love Melody, she's one of my favorite characters. I think its sad how Emmett treats her. I know he's angry about the whole thing, but its obvious that Melody really loves him.

BoricuaChevere

Ha I love how in the beginning of this thread everyone was kinds of not really like the show but now we're freaking out about it. Want see more Travis (Ryan Lane one of my favorite actor!) And me hope that more about Deaf culture. Also want see Emmett and Daphne classroom more? This would be great! Thanks

Grayma

Have y'all seen this?
My Switched at Birth (TV show) Discussions - YouTube

HOH guy does a vlog discussion of Deaf issues that show up in Switched at Birth. I love it. He signs and voices, so it's fully accessible as well as useful to those of us struggling to learn sign. He's got other vlogs as well, some not necessarily family friendly, but there are a lot of good ones.

Kalista

Melody and me

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MDCodeRedFreak

I have met Marlee Matlin in person once - she did a presentation at my university.

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KarissaMann05

Hey, thanks for the share! I just added him to my list.

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