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SEASONS 1-3 RECAP

Season 1

The series introduces us to a group of friends and their complex social dynamic. Ben wants Maggie, she wants everybody else. Kelly wants to move his relationship with Dia to the next level; Casey and Noah don't know where their relationship goes next. Who will wind up with whom and more importantly, will any of them wind up happy?

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Season 2

In the wake of the events from the previous season, the cast wrestles with issues of maturity, fidelity, sexual identity and consequence. Will Maggie run away from growing up and settling down? Can Ben be in a "real" relationship? Will Dia's lesbian affair derail her relationship with Kelly? Is monogamy about comfort...or control?

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Season 3

Old friends return to the fold, but more than a few things have changed. New loves open the doorway for new life directions, but not everyone is ready to walk through. Issues of control, monogamy and dependency are explored as the friends face the possibility of life-long commitments.

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The Relationships

The search for romance is complicated. Here's your guide to who's-dated-who in the world of Young American Bodies to get ready for Season 4.

Ben

A good natured guy with an adventurous spirit, Ben's search for romance typically intersects his artistic endeavors.

Natalie

The waitress with model ambitions, her liberated sensibilities opens new horizons for Ben.

Dia

The steady girlfriend with a secret life, the sensible friend with irrational needs. She loves Kelly in her own way.

Kelly

The consummate good guy, at Dia's beck and call while never questioning when she doesn't pick up his own.

Maggie

The girl who wants what's good for her, but constantly enjoys the bad. She's that person looking for stability while constantly running away from home.

Ted

The fitness fanatic and new age guru, he's so in touch with himself that he's lost touch with the people around him. And he really wants to reach out to Maggie.

Noah

The textbook example of how miserable life is when you're being someone you're not, as well as the peace that comes with accepting who you are.

Owen

The affable bottom who wonders what it's like to be on top. Owen is the foundation for a brand new Noah.

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