A+E Renews ‘Born This Way’ for Season Four

A+E has greenlit documentary series “Born This Way” for a fourth season, with an order for eight new episodes that will continue to follow the lives of an inspiring group of young men and women born with Down syndrome.

Last winner’s Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Series (and a current nominee), “Born This Way” from Bunim/Murray Productions ” provides an intimate look at a diverse group of young men and women with Down syndrome as they pursue their passions and lifelong dreams, explore friendships, romantic relationships and work, all while defying society’s expectations. The series also gives voice to the parents, allowing them to talk about the joy their son or daughter brings to their family, and the challenges they face in helping them live as independently as possible.

“Over the past three seasons, ‘Born This Way’ has been a prime example of quality storytelling that motivates us to celebrate and embrace diversity,” said Frontain Bryant, EVP and Head of Programming, A&E Network. “We are honored to reunite with these incredible young adults and their families as they fearlessly share their accomplishments, struggles and dreams, shifting society’s perception about differences along the way.”

The new season of “Born This Way” is expected in 2018.