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Revision as of 15:25, 26 July 2017

Born This Way
GenreReality series
Created byJonathan Murray
Directed byLaura Korkoian
ComposerJeffrey Cain (Season 1) Eddie Grey
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersJonathan Murray, Laura Korkoian
Running time60 minutes per episode
Original release
NetworkA&E
ReleaseDecember 8, 2015 –
present

Born This Way is an American reality television series, Emmy Award winning series produced by Bunim-Murray Productions, featuring seven adults with Down Syndrome who work hard to achieve goals and overcome obstacles.[1][2] It is being renewed for a third season.

Cast

  • Rachel Osterbach works in a mailroom for an insurance company. She is known on the show for her kindness and sweet nature. Diagnosed with pre-diabetes the show has focused on her positive attitude as she gets back into shape. Spends much of the time hoping to find love. Her favorite music artist is Adam Lambert.[citation needed]
  • Sean McElwee is good at sports, and is particularly excellent in golf. He has a crush on his best friend's girlfriend. He loves to drink a beer and hang out with his friend, Steven. Sean is in the process of moving out of his parents' home.[citation needed]
  • John Tucker is pursuing a career as a rap artist. He attends a high school where he focuses on rapping and dancing.[citation needed]
  • Steven Clark works in Anaheim as a dishwasher and customer service agent at a grocery store. He says that he prefers to think of Down Syndrome as more like "Up Syndrome", the name of the premiere episode.[citation needed]
  • Cristina Sanz is a young woman who works at a middle school. She has a fiancé named Angel.[citation needed]
  • Megan Bomgaars is an entrepreneur who has created her own clothing line under the brand Megology and is looking to become a film producer. She is visiting Los Angeles and hoping to transfer to a college there. She is struggling to be independent from her mother, and has goals of living in her own apartment, getting married, and the much discussed and debated having a baby one day.[citation needed]
  • Elena Ashmore is a young woman who lives on her own and is proud of her independence. She also attends high school with John Tucker and loves to dance.[citation needed]

Synopsis

Season Episodes First Aired Last Aired
1 6 December 8, 2015 January 16, 2016
2 11 July 26, 2016 September 27, 2016
3 10 May 16, 2017 July 18, 2017

Season 1 (2015-16)

No. In Season No In Episode Episode Original Air Date Viewers
11"Up Syndrome"December 8, 2015 (2015-12-08)N/A
In the series premiere, seven young adults diagnosed with Down syndrome meet.
22"What's Normal"December 15, 2015 (2015-12-15)N/A
Rachel and Elena have a conflict, which leads to concern over Elena's behavior. Also: Christina's boyfriend wants to take things to the next level and Sean explores ways to become more independent as his parents prepare to move.
33"Dream Makers"December 22, 2015 (2015-12-22)N/A
Rachel prepares for a date with a crush from drama class; Megan reveals a desire to have a baby, which concerns her mother; and John records his first rap track.
44"Love and Chromosomes"December 29, 2015 (2015-12-29)N/A
Friendships are tested as Sean searches for love; Megan looks into making her L.A. visit permanent; and the parents begin planning for their children's welfare after they're gone following an emotional lecture.
55"Fear and Gears"January 5, 2016 (2016-01-05)N/A
Rachel is invited to an event by Adam Lambert; Kris copes with Megan's desire to be independent; Steven learns to ride a bike; and John tries out a new job.
66"Don't Limit Me"January 16, 2016 (2016-01-16)N/A
Elena continues to struggle to accept herself and Megan tries to help; Cristina's boyfriend plans a surprise for her; and Megan says goodbye to her new friends.

Season 2 (2016)

No. In Season No In Episode Episode Original Air Date Viewers
71"Game of Love"July 26, 2016 (2016-07-26)N/A
82"Vegas, Baby!"August 2, 2016 (2016-08-02)N/A
93"Breaking Away"August 9, 2016 (2016-08-09)N/A
104"Rights of Passage"August 16, 2016 (2016-08-16)N/A
115"Bachelor Pad"August 16, 2016 (2016-08-16)N/A
126"Great Expectations"August 23, 2016 (2016-08-23)N/A
137"Reality Check"August 30, 2016 (2016-08-30)N/A
148"Rough Waters"September 6, 2016 (2016-09-06)N/A
159"Dream Come True"September 13, 2016 (2016-09-13)N/A
1610"Oh Baby!"September 20, 2016 (2016-09-20)N/A
1711"Unlimited!"September 27, 2016 (2016-09-27)N/A

Season 3 (2017)

No. In Season No In Episode Episode Original Air Date Viewers
181"The Times They Are a Changin'"May 16, 2017 (2017-05-16)N/A
In the Season 3 premiere, Megan's romance with Brendan is jeopardized by a mutual attraction with Steven. Elsewhere: Cristina tries living on her own after completing her independent living classes.
192"The Love Boat"May 16, 2017 (2017-05-16)N/A
The friends take risks and overcome their fears on the high seas, including dangling from a cable 100 feet above a boat's deck; Steven and Megan take the first tentative steps toward falling in love.
203"New Man in Town"May 23, 2017 (2017-05-23)N/A
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.
214"One Giant Step"May 30, 2017 (2017-05-30)N/A
Megan seeks love advice from Sean and Elena; Elena begins training to be a barista; Cristina signs her lease; and Megan and Steven have a romantic third date.
225"The Blindside"June 6, 2017 (2017-06-06)N/A
Rachel gets an audition for a film; John discovers a new side to his father; and a shocking event drastically changes the group dynamic.
236"Fallout"June 13, 2017 (2017-06-13)N/A
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.
247"What Love Means"June 20, 2017 (2017-06-20)N/A
The group discuss love, relationships and sexuality, but Cristina struggles to do so with Mariano and Bea.
258"It's Complicated"June 27, 2017 (2017-06-27)N/A
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.
269"Homecoming"July 11, 2017 (2017-07-11)N/A
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.
2710"Red Carpet Wars II"July 18, 2017 (2017-07-18)N/A
The Red Carpet Ball begins, but Steven shows up with "Glee" star Lauren Potter.

References

  1. ^ "A&E Network to Premier [sic] New Original Docu-series "Born This Way" Tuesday December 8 at 10 PM ET/PT". A&E. November 11, 2015.
  2. ^ Shaun Heasley (November 15, 2015). "New TV Series Features Young Adults With Down Syndrome". disabilityscoop.com.
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