LESSONS OF LOVE AND CONSEQUENCE IN THE SPRING FINALE OF "SWITCHED AT BIRTH," AIRING MONDAY, MARCH 24 AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (February 18, 2014) - Bay has reservations about Emmett's new girlfriend in the spring finale of "Switched at Birth," airing Monday, March 24 at 8:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family.

Bay sets out to find out the real story behind Emmett's girlfriend. Daphne questions her ability to volunteer at the clinic when she runs into someone from her past. Feeling guilty about her actions, Regina takes a chance at work.

Meanwhile, Kathryn is shocked to discover that her book has been leaked ahead of publication.

"Love Seduces Innocence, Pleasure Entraps, and Remorse Follows" was written by Linda Gase & Lizzy Weiss and directed by Steve Miner.

"Switched at Birth" is executive-produced by Lizzy Weiss ("Blue Crush"), Paul Stupin ("Make It or Break It"), and John Ziffren ("Melissa & Joey," "Make It or Break It"). The series stars Katie Leclerc as Daphne Vasquez; Vanessa Marano ("Gilmore Girls") as Bay Kennish; Constance Marie ("George Lopez") as Regina Vasquez; D.W. Moffett ("Friday Night Lights") as John Kennish; Lea Thompson ("Back to the Future," "Caroline in the City") as Kathryn Kennish; Lucas Grabeel ("High School Musical") as Toby Kennish; Sean Berdy as Emmett Bledsoe; and Gilles Marini ("Brothers and Sisters") as Angelo Sorrento with guest star Marlee Matlin ("The West Wing").

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