The WORST episodes of Atypical
Every episode of Atypical ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - 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.
#2 - Magical Bird #1
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/9/2021
Sam's living situation with Zahid gets off to a rocky start, while Elsa struggles with her son's departure. Casey weighs telling Doug about Izzie.
#3 - Master of Penguins
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/9/2021
Casey's demanding schedule starts affecting her grades, while Sam seeks out some extra credit himself. A chance run-in revives old suspicions for Elsa.
#4 - You Say You Want a Revolution
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/9/2021
A change at work leaves Sam scrambling for cash. When Izzie fights the school dress code, Casey feels conflicted. Paige discovers a knack for management.
#5 - Starters and Endings
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/9/2021
Casey and Izzie face fallout from the protest. Paige tries to prove her mettle to Casey through strange tasks. Doug avoids dealing with a painful loss.
#6 - Dead Dreams
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2021
As Sam gets ready for an adventure, Elsa thinks about ways to discourage him. Casey gets an up-close look at Izzie's tense home life.
#7 - Are You in Fair Health?
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/9/2021
Sam seeks a worthy caretaker for Edison. Casey tries to be supportive, but her plan backfires. Zahid shares tough news with Sam.
#8 - Channel the Cat
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/9/2021
Elsa makes a meaningful reconnection. Paige plans a romantic night with Sam. Pressure mounts on Casey ahead of a big track meet.
#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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - Julia Says
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/11/2017
Sam decides to update his look. Casey learns a family secret. Feeling like her family no longer needs her, Elsa seeks attention elsewhere.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#18 - A Human Female
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/11/2017
When Sam learns his crush is already taken, dad Doug helps him woo her. A lost credit card sends Elsa back to the bar. Casey hears rumors about Evan.
#19 - 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.
#20 - Best Laid Plans
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2019
Paige invites Sam to redefine their romance, Casey struggles with complicated feelings, and Elsa attempts to find a new normal with Doug.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.