The BEST episodes of Atypical season 2

Every episode of Atypical season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Atypical season 2!

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.

Last Updated: 2/21/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Ended
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Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival
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8.54
570 votes

#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.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Robia Rashid
Ritual-licious
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7.98
531 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Ryan Case
In the Dragon's Lair
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7.87
530 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Silver Tree
Writer: Robia Rashid
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Pants on Fire
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7.84
544 votes

#4 - 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.

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The Smudging
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7.77
541 votes

#5 - 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.

Directors: Pam Thomas
Penguin Cam and Chill
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7.74
556 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Ryan Case
Writer: Robia Rashid
Juiced!
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7.70
609 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Joe Kessler
Writer: Robia Rashid
Living at an Angle
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7.69
530 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Pete Chatmon
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Little Dude and the Lion
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7.68
549 votes

#9 - Little Dude and the Lion

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/7/2018

A peer group meeting leads Sam to an important decision. Detention with Izzie shows Casey they have more in common than she thought.

Directors: Silver Tree
The Egg Is Pipping
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7.63
547 votes

#10 - The Egg Is Pipping

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2018

In peer group, Sam realizes he needs to manage his own money. Doug gets advice from Megan on dealing with Elsa. Evan meets Casey's new friends.

Directors: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Bob Smiley