9.1/101,683 votesLoading...#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.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Robia Rashid, Bob Smiley
8.9/101,356 votesLoading...#2 - The Essence of a Penguin
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2019
Sam’s art assignment inspires an impromptu field trip. Casey navigates a fight with Izzie. Evan works hard for a second chance with Doug.
Director: Michael Medico
Writer: Michael Oppenhuizen, Lauren Moon
8.8/101,690 votesLoading...#3 - 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.
Director: Michael Patrick Jann
Writer: Robia Rashid
8.8/101,101 votesLoading...#4 - 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.
Director: Michael Medico
Writer: Robia Rashid
8.7/101,143 votesLoading...#5 - Road Rage Paige
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/1/2019
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.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Robia Rashid
8.7/101,205 votesLoading...#6 - 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.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Robia Rashid
8.4/101,222 votesLoading...#7 - 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.
Director: Ryan Case
Writer: Michael Oppenhuizen, Bob Smiley, D.J. Ryan
8.4/101,011 votesLoading...#8 - Sam Takes a Walk
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/1/2019
As Sam gets political with his art, Elsa and Doug explore a (not-so-normal) weekend away. Casey and Izzie re-examine their relationship.
Director: Robia Rashid
Writer: Robia Rashid, Annie Mebane
8.4/10866 votesLoading...#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.
Director: Robia Rashid
Writer: Robia Rashid
8.3/101,196 votesLoading...#10 - 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.
Director: Geeta Patel
Writer: Michael Oppenhuizen, Bob Smiley
8.3/101,201 votesLoading...#11 - 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.
Director: Silver Tree
Writer: Robia Rashid, Bob Smiley
8.3/101,048 votesLoading...#12 - Only Tweed
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2019
As Paige makes a plan in the face of adversity, Sam awaits a crucial academic update. Elsa endures an uncomfortable encounter.
Director: Victor Nelli Jr.
Writer: D.J. Ryan
8.2/101,529 votesLoading...#13 - 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.
Director: Seth Gordon
Writer: Annabel Oakes
8.2/101,102 votesLoading...#14 - 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.
Director: Annabel Oakes
Writer: Bob Smiley, Nicole Betz
8.1/101,461 votesLoading...#15 - 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.
Director: Michael Patrick Jann
Writer: Dennis Saldua
8.1/101,404 votesLoading...#16 - 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.
Director: Michael Patrick Jann
Writer: Michael Oppenhuizen, Jen Regan
8.1/101,400 votesLoading...#17 - 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.
Director: Joe Kessler
Writer: Robia Rashid
8.1/101,150 votesLoading...#18 - 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.
Director: Pam Thomas
Writer: Robia Rashid, Dennis Saldua, Bob Smiley
8.1/101,077 votesLoading...#19 - 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.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Michael Oppenhuizen
8.0/101,958 votesLoading...#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.
Director: Seth Gordon
Writer: Robia Rashid
8.0/101,277 votesLoading...#21 - 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.
Director: Joe Kessler
Writer: Robia Rashid, Bob Smiley
8.0/101,167 votesLoading...#22 - 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.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Bob Smiley
8.0/101,133 votesLoading...#23 - 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.
Director: Pete Chatmon
Writer: Jen Regan, Bob Smiley, Theresa Mulligan
7.9/101,203 votesLoading...#24 - 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.
Director: Ryan Case
Writer: Robia Rashid, Bob Smiley
7.9/101,188 votesLoading...#25 - 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.
Director: Silver Tree
Writer: Bob Smiley, Theresa Mulligan
The Best Episodes of Atypical
Every episode of Atypical ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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.
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:Netflix
Best Episodes Summary
"Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival" is the best rated episode of "Atypical". It scored 9.1/10 based on 1683 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".