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The Best Episodes of Atypical

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The Best Episodes of Atypical

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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  1. Background image for Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival
    9.1/10(1.7k votes)

    #1 - Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival

    S2:E10

    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.

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  2. Background image for The Essence of a Penguin
    8.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #2 - The Essence of a Penguin

    S3:E6

    Sam’s art assignment inspires an impromptu field trip. Casey navigates a fight with Izzie. Evan works hard for a second chance with Doug.

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  3. Background image for The Silencing Properties of Snow
    8.8/10(1.7k votes)

    #3 - The Silencing Properties of Snow

    S1:E8

    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.

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  4. Background image for Dessert at Olive Garden
    8.8/10(1.1k votes)

    #4 - Dessert at Olive Garden

    S4:E10

    Sam deals with a big disappointment, Casey clashes with Elsa over college plans, and a recurring dream vexes Doug.

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  5. Background image for Road Rage Paige
    8.7/10(1.2k votes)

    #5 - Road Rage Paige

    S3:E8

    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.

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  6. Background image for Searching for Brown Sugar Man
    8.7/10(1.2k votes)

    #6 - Searching for Brown Sugar Man

    S3:E10

    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.

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  8. Background image for Ritual-licious
    8.4/10(1.2k votes)

    #7 - Ritual-licious

    S2:E9

    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.

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  9. Background image for Sam Takes a Walk
    8.4/10(1.0k votes)

    #8 - Sam Takes a Walk

    S3:E9

    As Sam gets political with his art, Elsa and Doug explore a (not-so-normal) weekend away. Casey and Izzie re-examine their relationship.

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  10. Background image for Magical Bird #2
    8.4/10(886 votes)

    #9 - Magical Bird #2

    S4:E8

    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.

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    Director:Robia Rashid
  11. Background image for Pants on Fire
    8.3/10(1.2k votes)

    #10 - Pants on Fire

    S2:E4

    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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  12. Background image for In the Dragon's Lair
    8.3/10(1.2k votes)

    #11 - In the Dragon's Lair

    S2:E6

    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.

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  13. Background image for Only Tweed
    8.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #12 - Only Tweed

    S3:E5

    As Paige makes a plan in the face of adversity, Sam awaits a crucial academic update. Elsa endures an uncomfortable encounter.

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  14. Background image for A Nice Neutral Smell
    8.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #13 - A Nice Neutral Smell

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:Seth Gordon
  15. Background image for Y.G.A.G.G.
    8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #14 - Y.G.A.G.G.

    S3:E4

    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.

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  16. Background image for Shrinkage
    8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #15 - Shrinkage

    S3:E7

    While Sam and Casey face friendship dilemmas, Elsa uncovers a charming surprise, and Doug makes an unexpected decision.

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  17. Background image for That’s My Sweatshirt
    8.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #16 - That’s My Sweatshirt

    S1:E5

    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.

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  18. Background image for The D-Train to Bone Town
    8.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #17 - The D-Train to Bone Town

    S1:E6

    Paige proposes having an autism-friendly school dance to the PTA. Sam makes preparations for losing his virginity. Doug and Julia help each other.

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  19. Background image for I Lost My Poor Meatball
    8.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #18 - I Lost My Poor Meatball

    S1:E7

    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.

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    Director:Joe Kessler
  20. Background image for The Smudging
    8.1/10(1.2k votes)

    #19 - The Smudging

    S2:E7

    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.

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  21. Background image for Antarctica
    8.0/10(2.0k votes)

    #20 - Antarctica

    S1:E1

    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.

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    Director:Seth Gordon
  22. Background image for Juiced!
    8.0/10(1.3k votes)

    #21 - Juiced!

    S2:E1

    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.

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  23. Background image for The Egg Is Pipping
    8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #22 - The Egg Is Pipping

    S2:E5

    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.

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  24. Background image for Living at an Angle
    8.0/10(1.1k votes)

    #23 - Living at an Angle

    S2:E8

    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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  25. Background image for Penguin Cam and Chill
    7.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #24 - Penguin Cam and Chill

    S2:E2

    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.

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  26. Background image for Little Dude and the Lion
    7.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #25 - Little Dude and the Lion

    S2:E3

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival" is the best rated episode of "Atypical". It scored 9.1/10 based on 1702 votes. Directed by Ken Whittingham and written by Robia Rashid, Bob Smiley, it aired on 9/7/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Essence of a Penguin".