Born This Way

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

Cast:Rachel Osterbach , John Tucker , Sean McElwee , Megan Bomgaars , Kris Bomgaars , Cristina Sanz , Bea Sanz , Stephen Ashmore , Joyce Tucker , Hiromi Ashmore , John Tucker Sr. , Dave Clark , Mariano Sanz , Laurie Osterbach , Claudia Clark , Gary Osterbach , Steven Clark , Elena Ashmore

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Up Syndrome

Tue, Dec 8, 2015

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

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ What's Normal?

Tue, Dec 15, 2015

An altercation between Elena and Rachel leads the cast to voice their concerns about Elena's behavior. Feeling left out, Elena seeks to be included among the friends.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Dream Makers

Tue, Dec 22, 2015

Rachel, ever unlucky in love, prepares for a first date with a crush from drama class. After Megan reveals her desire to have a baby, her mother and "Dream Maker," Kris, must find a way to explain that it's one dream she may need to reconsider.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Love and Chromosomes

Tue, Dec 29, 2015

Sean's search for love tests his friendships. While attending a Down syndrome convention in Phoenix, he hopes for his luck to change. Megan starts doing her homework, intending to make her LA trip permanent.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Fears and Gears

Tue, Jan 5, 2016

Rachel's fears have always held her family back from attending big events, but a special invitation from her favorite singer, Adam Lambert, may inspire her to overcome them.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Don't Limit Me

Tue, Jan 12, 2016

Elena continues to struggle with accepting herself, as Megan tries to inspire her to recognize her abilities. Cristina's boyfriend, Angel, plans to express his love with a very special surprise.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Game of Love

Tue, Jul 26, 2016

While Megan is in Colorado catching up with her business, her friends in LA are wrapped up in the excitement of the Down Syndrome Association of Orange County's red carpet ball. Steven struggles to find a date for the ball until Elena indicates interest, but because she is supposed to go to the ball with John, things get complicated for everyone.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Vegas, Baby!

Tue, Aug 2, 2016

Sean sets off on a road trip to Las Vegas to see Justin Bieber perform and go on his first blind date.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Breaking Away

Tue, Aug 9, 2016

Megan, Rachel and Elena head to Trinidad with their Moms for an international Down syndrome conference when real life intrudes in dramatic and potentially life-altering ways. Sean takes off on a parent-free road trip to Las Vegas to see his idol, Justin Bieber. And Cristina will not let her disability keep her from realizing a life-long dream.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Rites of Passage

Tue, Aug 16, 2016

While attending a Down syndrome conference in Trinidad, a health scare forces Megan to reassess her plan to move to California without her mother.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Bachelor Pad

Tue, Aug 23, 2016

The dads reveal their plans for Steven and Sean to be roommates. Sean is adamant that he doesn't want a roommate until he finds he can't afford his dream house on his own.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Great Expectations

Tue, 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.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Reality Check

Tue, Sep 6, 2016

Megan celebrates her move to LA with her friends but quickly discovers LA's not all glamour when you have a job. Rachel learns she is pre-diabetic and that unless she makes lifestyle changes, her future is not bright.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Rough Waters

Tue, Sep 13, 2016

Despite her fears, Rachel joins her friends as they embark on an epic camping trip to Kern River where White Water Rafting is on the menu.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Dream Come True

Tue, Sep 20, 2016

John heads to Atlanta for an opportunity to take his music to the next level. The day of the Emerald Ball arrives and it is make or break time for Cristina.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Oh Baby!

Tue, Sep 27, 2016

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.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Unlimited!

Tue, Oct 4, 2016

In this one-hour special, we take a funny, surprising, heartwarming look behind the scenes as the cast of Born this Way continues to reach for the stars.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ The Times They Are a Changin'

Tue, May 16, 2017

Down Syndrome is not keeping this group of friends from embracing life. The intense mutual attraction between Megan and Steven puts her seven-year romance with Brendan in jeopardy

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ The Love Boat

Tue, May 16, 2017

On the high seas, the cast of Born This Way surprises everyone by taking risks and overcoming fears, some while dangling from a cable a hundred feet above the deck!

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ New Man in Town

Tue, May 23, 2017

In her year of YES! Rachel determines it's not too late to pursue her lifelong dream of being an actress.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ One Giant Step

Tue, May 30, 2017

In an attempt to get her mother out of her love life, Megan enlists Sean and Elena to help Kris find a guy to occupy her time.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ The Blindside

Tue, Jun 13, 2017

John Tucker discovers a side of his father he never knew existed. Rachel gets an audition for a film. Steven and Megan wish on a rainbow that they will live happily ever after, but a shocking event changes the dynamic of the group forever.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Fallout

Tue, Jun 20, 2017

All the friends rally to support one of their own that has suffered an unexpected heartbreak. Rachel gets a call back for her first ever film audition. Fathers and Sons join Sean in throwing a "Man Shower" for his friend Sean C. that winds up being just as crazy as it sounds.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ What Love Means

Tue, Jun 20, 2017

Questions are answered and myths debunked when the cast experiences an open and frank discussion on love, relationships and sexuality. Mariano and Bea struggle to communicate with Cristina about her sexuality.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ It's Complicated

Tue, Jun 27, 2017

The friends try to get away from it all by visiting a dude ranch, but life's complications come right along with them. Elena finishes her barista training and learns her fate. And as the idea of marriage becomes more of a reality, is Angel getting cold feet?

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Homecoming

Tue, 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.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Red Carpet Wars II

Tue, Jul 18, 2017

The annual Red Carpet Ball becomes more of a joust than a dance when Steven shows up with Lauren Potter, of "Glee" fame, as his date. Megan is not about to take that affront lying down. Run for cover!

1Season 4

S4.E1 ∙ Pursuit of Happiness

Wed, Aug 15, 2018

The friends spread their wings and fly; Cristina and Angel announce the date of their wedding; Rachel asks Megan to be her roommate; John takes the necessary steps toward getting his driver's license; Sean is determined to get a tattoo.

2Season 4

S4.E2 ∙ Till Dress Do Us Part

Wed, Aug 15, 2018

While picking out a wedding dress, powerful emotions are brought up for Cristina and Bea, forcing them to examine the advisability of her upcoming marriage; Elena desires to take her relationship with William to the next level, but an embarrassing family dinner threatens to derail it all; On a journey to health and wellness, Megan and John visit the Chopra Center, where both amusement and self-discovery ensue.

3Season 4

S4.E3 ∙ Don't Limit Kitty

Wed, 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."

4Season 4

S4.E4 ∙ Home Alone

Wed, Aug 22, 2018

Megan and Rachel make the big move into their new place, which presents its fair share of trials and tribulations.

5Season 4

S4.E5 ∙ One Small Step

Wed, Aug 29, 2018

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."

6Season 4

S4.E6 ∙ Joyride

Wed, Aug 29, 2018

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.

7Season 4

S4.E7 ∙ Our Best Friend's Wedding

Wed, Sep 5, 2018

Cristina and Angel's wedding date quickly approaches; A nervous 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; And finally, the big day arrives.