IT'S GRADUATION DAY ON THE THIRD SEASON FINALE OF "SWITCHED AT BIRTH," AIRING MONDAY, AUGUST 18 AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (July 29, 2014) - The Kennishes and the Vasquezes celebrate high-school graduation on an all-new episode of "Switched at Birth," airing Monday, August 18 at 8:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family.

Everyone is looking forward to commencement until shocking news about Carlton threatens to overshadow their special day. Daphne fears her future is in jeopardy when her past catches up with her. John and Kathryn are not happy when they learn about Bay's non-traditional post-graduation plans.

Meanwhile, Mary Beth is pleased when Travis's wish comes true.

"And Life Begins Right Away" was written by Lizzy Weiss & William H. Brown and directed by Melanie Mayron.

"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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