Switched on Death Row is the story of twin boys, Michael and Antonio, whose parents died in an auto accident the night they were born. Their uncle, who is head of the local organized crime family, raises the boys until they become teenagers. On the night of his brotheras execution, the priest goes to prison to see the inmate and exchanges places with him. As a result, the state executes the wrong man and Tony goes free to become a priest and find who actually murdered his girlfriend. As they begin to probe the murder, they find many trails of hidden secrets and cover-ups that they must deal with. Because of his past, some are very dangerous to Father Mike. The results of other secrets are pleasant and can help him lead a happy life.