Born This Way - Episode Guide

Seven young adults with Down syndrome pursue their passions and lifelong dreams while defying society's expectations.

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.

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. And for John, "it's a rap!" as he heads into the studio to record his debut track, and plans for the future of his music career.

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. And an emotional lecture has the parents planning for their children's welfare after they're gone.

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. Kris faces the reality of Megan's desire to be independent and wonders if Megan is ready to be on her own. Steven looks to gain new freedom by learning to ride a bike and John tries out a new job.

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.

While Megan is in Colorado catching up with her business, her friends in Los Angeles 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.

Sean sets off on a road trip to Las Vegas to see Justin Bieber perform and go on his first blind date. It is John's 29th birthday and his mother announces he has one year to make his music career turn a profit or he'll have to get a real job--a challenge that kicks him into overdrive. Back in Colorado, Megan tells her mom that Down syndrome will not prevent her from living the independent life she wants in California--and that she wants to go back without her mom.

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.

While attending a Down syndrome conference in Trinidad, a health scare forces Megan to reassess her plan to move to California without her mother. Encouraged by his beautiful blind date, Sean defies his parents and goes in search of a tattoo parlor. An engagement ring can't keep Cristina from developing a crush on her hunky dance instructor.

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. John tries out a new song he hasn't quite mastered at a fundraiser. Megan comes to LA for a job interview at Best Buddies and makes plans for a future with her friends, independent of her mother.

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.

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. Steven and Sean throw a costumed housewarming party in their new home. Things begin to unravel as crushes and misunderstood feelings abound.

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. While Cristina struggles to enjoy camping independent of Angel, he plans a romantic surprise for her return. Megan and Steven find they have more in common than they realized.

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. Brendan visits Megan in LA but she finds her feelings toward him are changing.

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.

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.

Megan's attraction to Steven jeopardizes her seven-year romance with Brendan; Cristina prepares to put into practice all she has learned from independent-living classes; Cristina's parents want her to live on her own before marrying Angel.

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.

Rachel pursues her lifelong dream of becoming an actress; Megan and Steven become frustrated when their planned romantic dinner turns into a group activity; Sean faces a choice that could affect his future; Rocco arrives as the new man in town.

Megan enlists Sean and Elena to help find a guy for Kris; Elena begins training to become a barista; Cristina becomes the first member of the group to live completely on her own; Megan and Steven have a romantic third date.

John Tucker discovers a side of his father he never knew existed; Rachel lands an audition for a film; Steven and Megan wish for a happy life together; a shocking event changes the dynamic of the group forever.

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.

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

Life's troubles accompany the friends as they visit a dude ranch; Elena finishes her barista training and learns her fate; Angel has much to consider as the idea of marriage becomes more of a reality.

Elena introduces John Tucker to her homeland; Hiromi hopes to convince Elena to stay; Cristina moves into her own apartment; Megan must choose between Sean and being without a boyfriend.

The annual Red Carpet Ball becomes more of a joust than a dance when Steven shows up with ``Glee'' actress Lauren Potter as his date, upsetting Megan in the process.

The friends spread their wings and fly towards independence. Cristina and Angel announce the date of their wedding and begin the whirlwind process of 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.

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.

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."

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.

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."

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.

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.

A recap of what has happened so far in Season 2 of the series.

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.