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 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#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 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2019
An ethics professor pushes Sam to his limits. Elsa keeps an eye on Doug ... and Megan. Casey considers her future and encourages Evan to do the same.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.