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Season 1

  • S01E01 Up Syndrome

    • December 8, 2015
    • A&E

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

  • S01E02 What's Normal?

    • December 15, 2015
    • A&E

    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.

  • S01E03 Dream Makers

    • December 22, 2015
    • A&E

    Rachel prepares for a first date with a crush from drama class; Megan shares her desire to have a baby; aspiring rap artist John heads into the studio to record his debut track.

  • S01E04 Love and Chromosomes

    • December 29, 2015
    • A&E

    Sean's search for love tests his friendships. Megan intends to make her Los Angeles trip permanent. An emotional lecture prompts the parents to plan for the children's welfare after they are gone.

  • S01E05 Fears and Gears

    • January 5, 2016
    • A&E

    A special invitation from singer Adam Lambert inspires Rachel to face her fears. Kris wonders if Megan is ready to be independent. Steven attempts to learn how to ride a bike.

  • S01E06 Don't Limit Me

    • January 12, 2016
    • A&E

    Elena has trouble accepting herself despite Megan's assurances. Angel plans a special expression of his love for Cristina. Megan bids farewell to her new friends as the summer comes to a close.

Season 2

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Season 2: Sneak Peek

    • July 16, 2016
    • A&E

    Catch a free sneak peek of Born This Way Season 2!

  • S02E01 Game of Love

    • July 26, 2016
    • A&E

    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.

  • S02E02 Vegas, Baby!

    • August 2, 2016
    • A&E

    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.

  • S02E03 Breaking Away

    • August 9, 2016
    • A&E

    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.

  • S02E04 Rites of Passage

    • August 16, 2016
    • A&E

    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.

  • S02E05 Bachelor Pad

    • August 23, 2016
    • A&E

    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.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Season 2 Recap: Where We're At!

    • August 24, 2016
    • A&E

    This thirty minute special is named "Where We're At!" and aired at 22:30. A Recap of what has happened during Season 2, episodes one through 5.

  • S02E06 Great Expectations

    • August 30, 2016
    • A&E

    Brendan's reluctance to discuss marriage and children makes it easier for Megan to decide to move to Los Angeles. Christina's friends are alarmed by her jealousy and controlling behavior.

  • S02E07 Reality Check

    • September 6, 2016
    • A&E

    Megan celebrates her move to Los Angeles with friends; Rachel learns she is pre-diabetic and must make lifestyle changes; Steven and Sean throw a costumed housewarming party in their new home.

  • S02E08 Rough Waters

    • September 13, 2016
    • A&E

    Rachel and her friends go white-water rafting during a camping trip to Kern River; Angel plans a romantic surprise for Cristina's return; Megan and Steven realize that they share many things in common.

  • S02E09 Dream Come True

    • September 20, 2016
    • A&E

    John travels to Atlanta for a chance to take his music to the next level; a big moment arrives for Cristina on the day of the Emerald Ball; Brendan learns that Megan's feelings toward him are changing when he visits her in Los Angeles.

  • S02E10 Oh Baby!

    • September 27, 2016
    • A&E

    Megan learns that taking care of a baby is harder than she imagined. Rachel finds romance on the road to fitness. Steven confronts his feelings about Megan.

  • S02E11 Unlimited!

    • October 4, 2016
    • A&E

    Megan learns the hard way that taking care of a baby is not anything like she imagined it would be. Rachel finds romance on the road to fitness. Steven finally faces up to his feelings about Megan.

  • S02E99 Unknown

    • A&E

Season 3

  • S03E01 The Times They Are a Changin'

    • May 16, 2017
    • A&E

    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.

  • S03E02 The Love Boat

    • May 16, 2017
    • A&E

    The group overcome fears while on an adventure. Steven and Megan go on a date.

  • S03E03 New Man in Town

    • May 23, 2017
    • A&E

    Rachel tries to pursue acting; Megan and Steven plan a second date, but it goes awry after it turns into a group activity; Sean battles with a tough decision that could impact his future; and a new person arrives.

  • S03E04 One Giant Step

    • May 30, 2017
    • A&E

  • S03E05 The Blindside

    • June 6, 2017
    • A&E

    Rachel gets an audition for a film; John discovers a new side to his father; and a shocking event drastically changes the group dynamic.

  • S03E06 Fallout

    • June 13, 2017
    • A&E

    The group rally around a friend who suffered heartbreak; Rachel gets a call back for her first film audition; Sean throws a "Man Shower" for his friend and gets help from Fathers and Sons.

  • S03E07 What Love Means

    • June 20, 2017
    • A&E

    The group discuss love, relationships and sexuality, but Cristina struggles to do so with Mariano and Bea.

  • S03E08 It's Complicated

    • June 27, 2017
    • A&E

    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.

  • S03E09 Homecoming

    • July 11, 2017
    • A&E

    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.

  • S03E10 Red Carpet Wars II

    • July 18, 2017
    • A&E

    The Red Carpet Ball begins, but Steven shows up with "Glee" star Lauren Potter.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Pursuit of Happiness

    • August 15, 2018
    • A&E

  • S04E02 Til Death Do Us Part

    • August 15, 2018
    • A&E

  • S04E03 Home Alone

    • August 22, 2018
    • A&E

    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.

  • S04E04 Don't Limit Kitty

    • August 22, 2018
    • A&E

    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."

  • S04E05 One Small Step

    • August 29, 2018
    • A&E

    Megan and Rachel adjust to living independently while Kris and Laurie struggle to let go; Amy looks to Kris and Laurie for guidance as the Kellers start to teach Rocco independence; Sean finds comfort in his relationship with Caley, all the while, he and Sandra have conflicting ideas on how to run his t-shirt business, "Seanese."

  • S04E06 Joyride

    • August 29, 2018
    • A&E

    With the help of some cute fireman 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.

  • S04E07 Our Best Friend's Wedding

    • September 5, 2018
    • A&E

    Cristina and Angel's wedding date approaches; a nervous Cristina reaffirms her commitment to Angel by surprising him with a gift; and Angel prepares to move in with Cristina as their big day arrives.

  • S04E08 A Very Born This Way Christmas

    • December 18, 2019
    • A&E

    The critically-acclaimed, Emmy® winning docuseries will bring the gang back together for a one-hour series finale special celebrating the spirit of the holiday season. The cast gathers to reflect on their personal growth across the four seasons of the show and discuss its impact on the way society views people with disabilities. From finding jobs to navigating relationships and break ups to exerting their own independence, the cast will rejoice in the journey they have been on together and thank fans for all of their support along the way.

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x12 Unlimited!

    • October 4, 2016
    • A&E

    A special behind-the-scenes episode of the series follows the cast members as they continue to chase their dreams.