The Worst Episodes of Atypical

Sam's living situation with Zahid gets off to a rocky start, while Elsa struggles with her son's departure. Casey weighs telling Doug about Izzie.

Director: Tom Magill

Writer: D.J. Ryan

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

Casey's demanding schedule starts affecting her grades, while Sam seeks out some extra credit himself. A chance run-in revives old suspicions for Elsa.

Director: Michael Medico

Writer: Bob Smiley

A change at work leaves Sam scrambling for cash. When Izzie fights the school dress code, Casey feels conflicted. Paige discovers a knack for management.

Director: Rebecca Asher

Writer: Michael Oppenhuizen

Casey and Izzie face fallout from the protest. Paige tries to prove her mettle to Casey through strange tasks. Doug avoids dealing with a painful loss.

Director: Angela C. Tortu

Writer: Robia Rashid

As Sam gets ready for an adventure, Elsa thinks about ways to discourage him. Casey gets an up-close look at Izzie's tense home life.

Director: Heather Jack

Writer: Nicole Betz

Sam seeks a worthy caretaker for Edison. Casey tries to be supportive of Izzie, but her plan backfires. Zahid shares tough news with Sam.

Director: Jennifer Arnold

Writer: Bob Smiley

Elsa makes a meaningful reconnection. Paige plans a romantic night with Sam. Pressure mounts on Casey ahead of a big track meet.

Director: Fernando Sariñana

Writer: Michael Oppenhuizen

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

Paige invites Sam to redefine their romance, Casey struggles with complicated feelings, and Elsa attempts to find a new normal with Doug.

Director: Ryan Case

Writer: Robia Rashid

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

Sam makes a bold move amid the buzz of orientation day. Casey crosses paths with Nate. Elsa and Doug unpack the hazards of half-truths.

Director: Rebecca Asher

Writer: Theresa Mulligan

An ethics professor pushes Sam to his limits. Elsa keeps an eye on Doug ... and Megan. Casey considers her future and encourages Evan to do the same.

Director: Victor Nelli Jr.

Writer: Bob Smiley

Casey and Sam fume about their parents meddling in their lives. Zahid hosts a big send-off for something near and dear.

Director: Kevin Rodney Sullivan

Writer: Michael Oppenhuizen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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