The BEST episodes of Atypical
Every episode of Atypical ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Atypical!
Sam, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, decides it’s time to find a girlfriend, a journey that sets Sam’s mom on her own life-changing path as her son seeks more independence.
#1 - Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/7/2018
Cruel yearbook comments show Sam who's got his back, a favor he repays at graduation. Feelings for Izzie confuse Casey. Elsa asks Doug a key question.
#2 - Dessert at Olive Garden
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/9/2021
Sam deals with a big disappointment, Casey clashes with Elsa over college plans, and a recurring dream vexes Doug.
#3 - Searching for Brown Sugar Man
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/1/2019
A rogue plan for Zahid leads to a last-minute mission for Sam, Casey, Paige and Abby. Meanwhile, Doug faces a major test and makes a pivotal choice.
#4 - The Silencing Properties of Snow
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/11/2017
After a disastrous dinner with Paige's family, Sam makes amends at the school dance. Casey's fury at her mom affects her relationship with Evan.
#5 - The Essence of a Penguin
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2019
Sam’s art assignment inspires an impromptu field trip. Casey navigates a fight with Izzie. Evan works hard for a second chance with Doug.
#6 - Road Rage Paige
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/1/2019
A hard truth keeps Casey up at night. Sam experiences a rough season with Zahid -- and Paige. Elsa and Doug brace for their next chapter.
#7 - Sam Takes a Walk
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/1/2019
As Sam gets political with his art, Elsa and Doug explore a (not-so-normal) weekend away. Casey and Izzie re-examine their relationship.
#8 - Ritual-licious
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/7/2018
Ignoring Casey's wishes, Elsa throws her a big birthday party, while Sam insists on following a decade-old birthday ritual. The bartender haunts Doug.
#9 - Magical Bird #2
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/9/2021
As Casey reaches a crossroads, she finds herself questioning a lot of things. But in the meantime, she helps Sam get over a hurdle of his own.
#11 - In the Dragon's Lair
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/7/2018
To prepare for college life, Sam sleeps over at Zahid's. Sam's $700 loss reunites Doug and Elsa with Arlo's parents, former friends of theirs.
#12 - Pants on Fire
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/7/2018
Zahid teaches Sam to lie, while Elsa practices being honest. Evan helps Casey get over an embarrassment. A doctor visit forces Julia out of denial.
#13 - A Nice Neutral Smell
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/11/2017
When a classmate shows interest in him, Sam makes a list of pros and cons to see whether she's girlfriend material. Casey gets a prestigious offer.
#14 - Y.G.A.G.G.
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2019
Casey and Evan take to the open road for a tense reunion. Back home, Sam and Zahid get ready to party, and Elsa bids farewell to the past.
#15 - Player's Ball
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/9/2021
Casey and Sam fume about their parents meddling in their lives. Zahid hosts a big send-off for something near and dear.
#16 - I Lost My Poor Meatball
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/11/2017
When Paige makes a confession to Sam, he creates a checklist to figure how he feels. Things with Nick suddenly get too real for Elsa.
#17 - Shrinkage
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2019
While Sam and Casey face friendship dilemmas, Elsa uncovers a charming surprise, and Doug makes an unexpected decision.
#18 - The Smudging
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/7/2018
Casey tells Izzie what Nate did. Sam tries to figure out which colleges to apply to. Doug discovers a need to educate first responders about autism.
#19 - Antarctica
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/11/2017
Interested in having a girlfriend, Sam researches dating advice and puts it to the test. Meanwhile, his overprotective mom Elsa must learn to let go.
#20 - Penguin Cam and Chill
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/2018
Casey feels less than welcome at Clayton. Sam asks Paige to spell out the rules of their "casual relationship," while Doug sets boundaries with Elsa.
#21 - The D-Train to Bone Town
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/11/2017
Paige proposes having an autism-friendly school dance to the PTA. Sam makes preparations for losing his virginity. Doug and Julia help each other.
#22 - Standing Sam
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2019
Sam makes a bold move amid the buzz of orientation day. Casey crosses paths with Nate. Elsa and Doug unpack the hazards of half-truths.
#23 - Juiced!
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2018
Sam's frustration at being unable to find a therapist and Casey's anxiety about going to a new school spark a blowup between the two.
#24 - That's My Sweatshirt
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/11/2017
Sam becomes rattled after Paige invades his bedroom. Casey visits Clayton Prep and gets a taste of what life away from her brother would be like.
#25 - Living at an Angle
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/7/2018
Sam loses his portfolio for his art school application and panics. Megan gets flirty with Doug, who makes a decision about Elsa. Julia calls Miles.
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