

Born This Way
Born This Way follows a group of young adults with Down syndrome as they pursue their dreams and explore their friendships, romantic relationships, and work.
Seasons & Episodes

E1Up Syndrome
Dec 8, 2015
Seven young adults with Down syndrome meet at a local recreation center and realize they have more in common than expected.

E2What's Normal?
Dec 15, 2015
Concerns are raised about Elena's behavior after she has an altercation with Rachel; Angel wants to take his relationship with girlfriend Cristina to the next level; Sean's parents realize their son is ready to become more independent.
E3Dream Makers
Dec 22, 2015
Rachel prepares for a date with a crush from drama class. Megan reveals a desire to have a baby, which concerns her mother. John records his first rap track.
E4Episode 4
Dec 29, 2015
E5Episode 5
Jan 5, 2016
E6Episode 6
Jan 12, 2016

E1Game of Love
Jul 26, 2016
Megan catches up on businesses in Colorado while her Los Angeles friends prepare for a red-carpet ball; things become complicated between potential dating partners Steven, Elena, and John.

E2Vegas, Baby!
Aug 2, 2016
Sean heads to Las Vegas to attend a Justin Bieber concert; John receives a warning that he has one year to make headway in his music career or he will have to get a real job Megan tells her mother that she wants to return to California.

E3Breaking Away
Aug 9, 2016
Meghan, Rachel, and Elena travel to Trinidad with their mothers for an international Down syndrome conference when real life intrudes in dramatic ways. Sean takes a road trop to Las Vegas to see singer Justin Bieber. Christina pursues a life-long dream.

E4Rites of Passage
Aug 16, 2016
A health scare force Megan to reassess her plan to move to California; Sean's blind date encourages him to get a tattoo; Christina develops a crush on her dance instructor.
E5Bachelor Pad
Aug 23, 2016
The fathers plan for Stepven and Sean to become roommates; John performs a new song he hasn't quite mastered at a fundraiser; Megan travels to Los Angeles for a job interview.
E6Great Expectations
Aug 30, 2016
Megan secures a job in LA and, when Brendan doesn't want to discuss marriage and babies, her decision to move to Los Angeles becomes easier. In a farewell lunch with her Dad she asks some hard questions. Cristina's jealousy and controlling behavior spins out of control, causing concern among her friends. Rachel, Bea and Mariano try to intervene.
E7Episode 7
Sep 6, 2016
E8Episode 8
Sep 7, 2016
E9Episode 9
Sep 13, 2016
E10Episode 10
Sep 27, 2016
E11Episode 11
Sep 28, 2016
E12Episode 12
Oct 5, 2016

E1The Times They Are a Changin'
May 16, 2017
Megan's romance with Brendan is jeopardized by a mutual attraction with Steven. Cristina tries living on her own after completing her independent living classes.

E2The Love Boat
May 16, 2017
The group overcome fears while on an adventure. Steven and Megan go on a date.
E3New Man in Town
May 23, 2017
E4One Giant Step
May 30, 2017
E5The Blindside
Jun 6, 2017
E6Fallout
Jun 13, 2017
The friends lend support after one of their own suffers an unexpected heartbreak; Rachel gets a callback following her audition; Sean throws a crazy "man shower" for his friend Sean C.
E7What Love Means
Jun 20, 2017
The friends have a frank discussion on love, sexuality and relationships; Mariano and Bea struggle to communicate with Cristina about her sexuality.
E8It’s Complicated
Jun 27, 2017
The group visit a dude ranch hoping for a getaway, but things don’t go as planned. Also: Elena finishes barista training and Angel starts getting cold feet about marriage.
E9Homecoming
Jul 11, 2017
Hiromi tries to convince Elena to stay; Cristina moves into an apartment of her own; and Megan decides if she wants to be single or in a relationship with Sean.
E10Red Carpet Wars II
Jul 18, 2017
The Red Carpet Ball begins, but Steven shows up with “Glee” star Lauren Potter.
E1Pursuit of Happiness
Aug 15, 2018
The friends spread their wings and fly towards independence. Cristina and Angel announce the date of their wedding and begin wedding planning. Rachel, determined to live on her own, asks Megan to be her roommate. John takes the necessary steps towards getting his driver's license. Sean's determination to get a tattoo drives a wedge between him and his father.
E2Til Death Do Us Part
Aug 15, 2018
While picking out a wedding dress, powerful emotions are brought up for Cristina and Bea. Elena desires to take her relationship with William to the next level. On a journey to health and wellness, Megan and John visit the Chopra Center, where both amusement and self-discovery ensue.
E3Don't Limit Kitty
Aug 22, 2018
Cristina and Angel meet with their wedding planner and learn the art of compromise. Rachel celebrates her birthday in Vegas surrounded by friends and family. Megan searches for an additional source of income to further her goal of financial independence and grow her “Megpire.”
E4Home Alone
Aug 22, 2018
Megan and Rachel make the big move into their new place, which presents its fair share of trials and tribulations. Hiromi and Stephen seek out guidance on whether or not they can move back to Japan and leave Elena in the US. Angel and Cristina hit a bump in the road over a misunderstanding about Cristina wanting to date other people. The group boogies down at Drag Queen Disco Bingo, where they meet Elena's new beau.
E5One Small Step
Aug 29, 2018
Megan and Rachel adjust to living independently, while Kris and Laurie struggle to let go; the Kellers start to teach Rocco independence; Sean finds comfort in his relationship with Caley.
E6Joyride
Aug 29, 2018
With the help of some cute firemen and a self-defense class, Rachel and Megan learn to stay safe while living alone; they celebrate their independence with a no-drama party; John and Steven get behind the wheel at last.
E7Our Best Friend's Wedding
Sep 5, 2018
As Cristina and Angel's wedding date quickly approaches, Cristina reaffirms her commitment to Angel by surprising him with a gift, while Angel takes lessons on being a good husband and prepares to move in with Cristina.
E8Deaf Out Loud
Sep 12, 2018
Storyline
Born This Way follows a group of young adults with Down syndrome as they pursue their dreams and explore their friendships, romantic relationships, and work.
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