Ep 7. Memory is Your Image of Perfection

After an intense and emotional few episodes, Switched at Birth takes on a lighter note in the seventh episode of season three entitled "Memory is Your Image of Perfection". Bay (Vanessa Marano) finds herself struggling to come up with the perfect idea for her art school application portfolio. She receives advice from her professor about looking deeper into her roots and personal history. This ultimately prompts Bay to dig deeper into her own family history, leading her to discover some shocking information about her grandmother that will change her perception of her family forever.

Meanwhile, Daphne (Katie Leclerc) grows increasingly concerned about her own future as a pre-med student. She meets with one of her mentors, a renowned surgeon, to find out more about what the career entails. However, she quickly realizes that medicine might not be the best fit for her. She confides in her friend Mingo (Adam Hagenbuch) about her doubts, and he encourages her to explore other options.

The episode also touches on the ongoing family drama between Regina (Constance Marie) and Kathryn (Lea Thompson). The two women find themselves at odds once again when Regina suggests that Kathryn should write a book about their family's story, focusing on their experiences with having children switched at birth. Kathryn is initially hesitant, but eventually agrees. However, the project proves more difficult than expected when the women struggle to agree on the angle and tone of the book.

As always, Switched at Birth also tackles a number of social issues in this episode. Daphne and Mingo attend a "He-for-She" event on campus, which leads to a discussion about feminism and gender equality. Meanwhile, Bay confronts her own biases and stereotypes when she realizes that the person she's working with on her art school project is blind.

Overall, "Memory is Your Image of Perfection" is a feel-good episode of Switched at Birth that balances the show's trademark family drama with lighter moments of self-discovery and social commentary. Fans of the show will appreciate the continued character development and exploration of important issues, while newcomers will enjoy the show's accessible tone and engaging storylines.