Born This Way

4 Seasons 2015 - 2018 TV-PG 41m 8.5

Young adults born with Down syndrome pursue their passions while defying society's expectations.

Honesty, humor and heart are at the center of A&E's original docuseries, which highlights the outgoing personalities and amazing abilities of seven young adults born with Down syndrome. Hourlong episodes follow the Southern California residents as they pursue passions and dreams, explore friendships and romantic relationships, and generally defy society's expectations. The series also allows the parents to talk about the joy their children bring to their family, and the challenges they face in helping them live as independently as possible. The cast includes avid sportsman and self-professed ladies' man Sean; entertainer John; school employee Cristina; and budding entrepreneur Megan.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Up Syndrome

1. Up Syndrome

Aired: Dec 8, 2015

Seven young adults with Down syndrome meet at a local recreation center and r...

Episode 2 What's Normal?

2. What's Normal?

Aired: Dec 15, 2015

An altercation between Elena and Rachel leads the cast to voice their concern...

Episode 3 Dream Makers

3. Dream Makers

Aired: Dec 22, 2015

Rachel prepares for a date with a crush from drama class. Megan reveals a des...

Episode 4

4.

Aired: Dec 29, 2015

Episode 5

5.

Aired: Jan 5, 2016

Episode 6

6.

Aired: Jan 12, 2016

Info about Born This Way

Current Status: Ended

Network: A&E

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Reality-TV