Atypical S3E6 — The Essence of a Penguin

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Atypical•Season 3•Episode 6

The Essence of a Penguin

8.9/10 · 1,459 votesNov 1, 201934 min

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 3•+0.6 vs season avg

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

Directed byMichael Medico

Written byMichael Oppenhuizen, Lauren Moon

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Season 3 Episodes10

E1 7.8

Best Laid Plans

E2 7.9

Standing Sam

E3 7.9

Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat

E4 8.2

Y.G.A.G.G.

E5 8.3

Only Tweed

E6 8.9Now viewing

The Essence of a Penguin

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Cast4

Keir Gilchrist

Sam Gardner

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Elsa Gardner

Jack Haven

Casey Gardner

Michael Rapaport

Doug Gardner

Crew5

Michael Oppenhuizen

Writer

D.J. Ryan

Story Editor

Michael Medico

Director

Lauren Moon

Writer

Lauren Moon

Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Essence of a Penguin" is episode 6 of Atypical season 3. It scored 8.9/10 from 1,459 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Michael Medico and written by Michael Oppenhuizen, Lauren Moon, it aired on November 1, 2019.

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