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The Worst Episodes of Atypical

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Worst episode
S4E1 Magical Bird #1
7.4966 votes
Best episode
S2E10 Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival
9.11,788 votes
Top season
Season 3
8.3avg
Binge time
19h 49m
38 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Atypical Season 4 Episode 1 - Magical Bird #1
    7.4/10(966 votes)

    S4:E1

    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

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  2. Atypical Season 1 Episode 2 - A Human Female
    7.6/10(1712 votes)

    S1:E2

    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

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  3. Atypical Season 4 Episode 3 - You Say You Want a Revolution
    7.6/10(893 votes)

    S4:E3

    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

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  4. Atypical Season 4 Episode 2 - Master of Penguins
    7.6/10(882 votes)

    S4:E2

    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

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  5. Atypical Season 4 Episode 4 - Starters and Endings
    7.6/10(844 votes)

    S4:E4

    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

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  6. Atypical Season 4 Episode 5 - Dead Dreams
    7.6/10(831 votes)

    S4:E5

    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

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  7. Atypical Season 4 Episode 6 - Are You in Fair Health?
    7.6/10(825 votes)

    S4:E6

    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

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  8. Atypical Season 4 Episode 7 - Channel the Cat
    7.7/10(816 votes)

    S4:E7

    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

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  9. Atypical Season 1 Episode 3 - Julia Says
    7.8/10(1623 votes)

    S1:E3

    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

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  10. Atypical Season 3 Episode 1 - Best Laid Plans
    7.8/10(1194 votes)

    S3:E1

    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

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  11. Atypical Season 2 Episode 2 - Penguin Cam and Chill
    7.9/10(1287 votes)

    S2:E2

    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
    Writers:Robia Rashid, Bob Smiley

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  12. Atypical Season 2 Episode 3 - Little Dude and the Lion
    7.9/10(1274 votes)

    S2:E3

    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
    Writers:Bob Smiley, Theresa Mulligan

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  13. Atypical Season 3 Episode 2 - Standing Sam
    7.9/10(1144 votes)

    S3:E2

    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

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  14. Atypical Season 3 Episode 3 - Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat
    7.9/10(1115 votes)

    S3:E3

    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.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  15. Atypical Season 4 Episode 9 - Player's Ball
    7.9/10(805 votes)

    S4:E9

    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

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  16. Atypical Season 1 Episode 1 - Antarctica
    8.0/10(2087 votes)

    S1:E1

    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

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  17. Atypical Season 2 Episode 1 - Juiced!
    8.0/10(1369 votes)

    S2:E1

    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
    Writers:Robia Rashid, Bob Smiley

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  18. Atypical Season 2 Episode 5 - The Egg Is Pipping
    8.0/10(1254 votes)

    S2:E5

    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

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  19. Atypical Season 2 Episode 8 - Living at an Angle
    8.0/10(1217 votes)

    S2:E8

    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
    Writers:Jen Regan, Bob Smiley, Theresa Mulligan

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  20. Atypical Season 1 Episode 5 - That’s My Sweatshirt
    8.1/10(1549 votes)

    S1:E5

    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

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  21. Atypical Season 1 Episode 6 - The D-Train to Bone Town
    8.1/10(1493 votes)

    S1:E6

    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
    Writers:Jen Regan, Michael Oppenhuizen

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  22. Atypical Season 1 Episode 7 - I Lost My Poor Meatball
    8.1/10(1490 votes)

    S1:E7

    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

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  23. Atypical Season 2 Episode 7 - The Smudging
    8.1/10(1234 votes)

    S2:E7

    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
    Writers:Robia Rashid, Dennis Saldua, Bob Smiley

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  24. Atypical Season 3 Episode 4 - Y.G.A.G.G.
    8.2/10(1161 votes)

    S3:E4

    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

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  25. Atypical Season 3 Episode 7 - Shrinkage
    8.2/10(1188 votes)

    S3:E7

    While Sam and Casey face friendship dilemmas, Elsa uncovers a charming surprise, and Doug makes an unexpected decision.

    Director:Annabel Oakes
    Writers:Bob Smiley, Nicole Betz

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Magical Bird #1" is the worst rated episode of Atypical. It scored 7.4/10 from 966 votes. Directed by Tom Magill and written by D.J. Ryan, it aired on July 9, 2021. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Human Female".

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