Born This Way

Born This Way

R212015•23m•6.4/10

RealityDocumentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.4/10(12)

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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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

December 8, 2015

Last Aired

September 12, 2018

Networks

A&E

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Up Syndrome

E1

Up Syndrome

Air date: 2015-12-08

Seven young adults with Down syndrome meet at a local recreation center and realize they have more in common than expected.

What's Normal?

E2

What's Normal?

Air date: 2015-12-15

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.

E3

Dream Makers

Air date: 2015-12-22

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.

E4

Episode 4

Air date: 2015-12-29

E5

Episode 5

Air date: 2016-01-05

E6

Episode 6

Air date: 2016-01-12

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