‘Born This Way’ on A&E Renewed for Season Three

A&E has issued a third season renewal to “Born This Way,” the recent Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Series. Ten one-hour episodes have been ordered.

The scoop: Currently in its second season, “Born This Way” 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 a 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.

“Born This Way” is produced by Bunim/Murray Productions (“The Real World”). Executive producers for Bunim/Murray are Jonathan Murray, Gil Goldschein and Laura Korkoian. Kasey Barrett serves as co-executive producer. Executive producers for A&E Network are Elaine Frontain Bryant, Shelly Tatro and Drew Tappon. “Born This Way” is distributed internationally by A+E Networks.