The Worst Episodes of Atypical
Every episode of Atypical ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Atypical!
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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Atypical" is "Magical Bird #1", rated 7.4/10 from 877 user votes. It was directed by Tom Magill and written by D.J. Ryan. "Magical Bird #1" aired on 7/9/2021 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "A Human Female".
7.4/10 877 votes#1 - Magical Bird #1
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 7/9/2021
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
7.6/10 1,610 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
7.6/10 799 votes#3 - Master of Penguins
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 7/9/2021
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
7.6/10 806 votes#4 - You Say You Want a Revolution
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 7/9/2021
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
7.6/10 764 votes#5 - Starters and Endings
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/9/2021
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
7.6/10 750 votes#6 - Dead Dreams
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2021
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
7.6/10 742 votes#7 - Are You in Fair Health?
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/9/2021
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
7.7/10 734 votes#8 - Channel the Cat
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/9/2021
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
7.8/10 1,523 votes#9 - 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
7.8/10 1,102 votes#10 - Best Laid Plans
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2019
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
7.9/10 1,191 votes#11 - Penguin Cam and Chill
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/2018
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
7.9/10 1,177 votes#12 - Little Dude and the Lion
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/7/2018
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
7.9/10 1,055 votes#13 - Standing Sam
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2019
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
7.9/10 1,023 votes#14 - Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 11/1/2019
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
7.9/10 719 votes#15 - Player's Ball
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 7/9/2021
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
8.0/10 1,941 votes#16 - 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
8.0/10 1,265 votes#17 - Juiced!
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2018
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
8.0/10 1,157 votes#18 - The Egg Is Pipping
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2018
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
8.0/10 1,124 votes#19 - Living at an Angle
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/7/2018
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
8.1/10 1,447 votes#20 - 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
8.1/10 1,393 votes#21 - 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
8.1/10 1,388 votes#22 - 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
8.1/10 1,141 votes#23 - The Smudging
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/7/2018
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
8.2/10 1,516 votes#24 - 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
8.2/10 1,070 votes#25 - Y.G.A.G.G.
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2019
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