- 8.0/101,958 votes
#1 - 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
- 7.6/101,622 votes
#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.
Director: Michael Patrick Jann
Writer: Michael Oppenhuizen
- 7.8/101,535 votes
#3 - 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.
Director: Michael Patrick Jann
Writer: Brian Tanen
- 8.2/101,529 votes
#4 - 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
- 8.1/101,461 votes
#5 - 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 votes
#6 - 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 votes
#7 - 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
- 8.8/101,690 votes
#8 - 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
The Best Episodes of Atypical Season 1
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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.
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Antarctica" is the best rated episode of "Atypical" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1958 votes. Directed by Seth Gordon and written by Robia Rashid, it aired on 8/11/2017. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "A Human Female".