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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.

4 Seasons
36 Episodes
Returning Series
Reality Documentary
episode image Up Syndrome
8.6/10 (24 votes)

#1 Up Syndrome

S1:E1

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

episode image The Times They Are a Changin'
8.4/10 (11 votes)

#2 The Times They Are a Changin'

S3:E1

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.

episode image What's Normal?
7.8/10 (16 votes)

#3 What's Normal?

S1:E2

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.

episode image Dream Makers
0.0/10

#4 Dream Makers

S1:E3

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.

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0.0/10

#5 Episode 4

S1:E4

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0.0/10

#6 Episode 5

S1:E5

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0.0/10

#7 Episode 6

S1:E6

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0.0/10

#8 Game of Love

S2:E1

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.

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0.0/10

#9 Vegas, Baby!

S2:E2

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.

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0.0/10

#10 Breaking Away

S2:E3

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.

episode image Rites of Passage
0.0/10

#11 Rites of Passage

S2:E4

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.

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0.0/10

#12 Bachelor Pad

S2:E5

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.

episode image Great Expectations
0.0/10

#13 Great Expectations

S2:E6

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.

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0.0/10

#14 Episode 7

S2:E7

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0.0/10

#15 Episode 8

S2:E8

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0.0/10

#16 Episode 9

S2:E9

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0.0/10

#17 Episode 10

S2:E10

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0.0/10

#18 Episode 11

S2:E11

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0.0/10

#19 Episode 12

S2:E12

episode image The Love Boat
0.0/10

#20 The Love Boat

S3:E2

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

episode image New Man in Town
0.0/10

#21 New Man in Town

S3:E3

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0.0/10

#22 One Giant Step

S3:E4

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0.0/10

#23 The Blindside

S3:E5

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0.0/10

#24 Fallout

S3:E6

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.

episode image What Love Means
0.0/10

#25 What Love Means

S3:E7

The friends have a frank discussion on love, sexuality and relationships; Mariano and Bea struggle to communicate with Cristina about her sexuality.

episode image It’s Complicated
0.0/10

#26 It’s Complicated

S3:E8

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.

episode image Homecoming
0.0/10

#27 Homecoming

S3:E9

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.

episode image Red Carpet Wars II
0.0/10

#28 Red Carpet Wars II

S3:E10

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

episode image Pursuit of Happiness
0.0/10

#29 Pursuit of Happiness

S4:E1

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.

episode image Til Death Do Us Part
0.0/10

#30 Til Death Do Us Part

S4:E2

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.

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0.0/10

#31 Don't Limit Kitty

S4:E3

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.”

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0.0/10

#32 Home Alone

S4:E4

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.

episode image One Small Step
0.0/10

#33 One Small Step

S4:E5

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.

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0.0/10

#34 Joyride

S4:E6

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.

episode image Our Best Friend's Wedding
0.0/10

#35 Our Best Friend's Wedding

S4:E7

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.

episode image Deaf Out Loud
0.0/10

#36 Deaf Out Loud

S4:E8

Cast & Chracters

The highest rated episode of Born This Way is "Up Syndrome" (S1E1) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 24 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "What's Normal?" (S1E2) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 16 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Up Syndrome" (S1E1) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 24 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "What's Normal?" (S1E2) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 16 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Times They Are a Changin'" (S3E1) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 11 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Times They Are a Changin'" (S3E1) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 11 votes.

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