BAY FACES THE JUDGMENT OF HER PEERS IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF "SWITCHED AT BIRTH," AIRING MONDAY, AUGUST 31 AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (August 11, 2015) - Bay finds herself under scrutiny when she returns to school in an all-new episode of "Switched at Birth," airing Monday, August 31, 2015 at 8:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family.

In the wake of her breakup with Emmett, Bay decides to refocus her energy on school and signs up for a Spanish class, only to discover that the new harassment policy has put her in the spotlight. Daphne learns that her D in Chemistry will affect her scholarship. John finds himself under serious financial strain as Kathryn makes plans to produce her musical herself.

Meanwhile, Daphne and Mingo have a major difference of opinion that leaves Daphne with doubts about their compatibility.

"How Does a Girl Like You Get to Be a Girl Like You" was written by Bekah Brunstetter and directed by Zetna Fuentes.

Peabody Award-winner "Switched at Birth" is executive-produced by Lizzy Weiss ("Blue Crush"), Paul Stupin ("Dawson's Creek," "Make It or Break It"), and Linda Gase ("ER," "Army Wives"). 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 ("Dancing with the Stars," "Back to the Future," "Caroline in the City") as Kathryn Kennish; Lucas Grabeel ("High School Musical") as Toby Kennish; Sean Berdy as Emmett Bledsoe with guest star Marlee Matlin ("The West Wing") as Melody Bledsoe.

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