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.
The best episode of "Atypical" season 2 is "Juiced!", rated 8/10 from 1264 user votes. It was directed by Joe Kessler and written by Robia Rashid, Bob Smiley. "Juiced!" aired on 9/7/2018 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Penguin Cam and Chill".
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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