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Atypical (2017)
Popularity 21.5
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Sam, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, takes a funny, yet painful, journey of self-discovery for love and independence and upends his family.
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Keir GilchristSam Gardner
Jennifer Jason LeighElsa Gardner
Jack HavenCasey Gardner
Michael RapaportDoug Gardner
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Jennifer Jason LeighProducer
Robia RashidExecutive Producer
Seth GordonExecutive Producer
ARTWORK GALLERY
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Season 1
8 episodes · First aired 2017-08-11 · ★ 7.4
E01
Antarctica
2017-08-11 · 38 min
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.
E02
A Human Female
2017-08-11 · 34 min
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.
E03
Julia Says
2017-08-11 · 31 min
Sam decides to update his look. Casey learns a family secret. Feeling like her family no longer needs her, Elsa seeks attention elsewhere.
E04
A Nice Neutral Smell
2017-08-11 · 33 min
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.
E05
That’s My Sweatshirt
2017-08-11 · 31 min
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.
E06
The D-Train to Bone Town
2017-08-11 · 31 min
Paige proposes having an autism-friendly school dance to the PTA. Sam makes preparations for losing his virginity. Doug and Julia help each other.
E07
I Lost My Poor Meatball
2017-08-11 · 29 min
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.
E08
The Silencing Properties of Snow
2017-08-11 · 37 min
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.
Season 2
10 episodes · First aired 2018-09-07 · ★ 8.0
E01
Juiced!
2018-09-07 · 30 min
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.
E02
Penguin Cam and Chill
2018-09-07 · 29 min
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.
E03
Little Dude and the Lion
2018-09-07 · 30 min
A peer group meeting leads Sam to an important decision. Detention with Izzie shows Casey they have more in common than she thought.
E04
Pants on Fire
2018-09-07 · 32 min
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.
E05
The Egg Is Pipping
2018-09-07 · 30 min
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.
E06
In the Dragon's Lair
2018-09-07 · 29 min
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.
E07
The Smudging
2018-09-07 · 31 min
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.
E08
Living at an Angle
2018-09-07 · 26 min
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.
E09
Ritual-licious
2018-09-07 · 30 min
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.
E10
Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival
2018-09-07 · 34 min
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.
