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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.

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  1. Background image for Magical Bird #1
    7.5/10(909 votes)

    #1 - Magical Bird #1

    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.

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    Director:Tom Magill
    Writer:D.J. Ryan
  2. Background image for A Human Female
    7.6/10(1.6k votes)

    #2 - A Human Female

    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.

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  3. Background image for Master of Penguins
    7.6/10(826 votes)

    #3 - Master of Penguins

    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.

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    Writer:Bob Smiley
  4. Background image for You Say You Want a Revolution
    7.6/10(836 votes)

    #4 - You Say You Want a Revolution

    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.

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  5. Background image for Starters and Endings
    7.6/10(792 votes)

    #5 - Starters and Endings

    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.

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  6. Background image for Dead Dreams
    7.6/10(777 votes)

    #6 - Dead Dreams

    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.

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    Director:Heather Jack
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  8. Background image for Are You in Fair Health?
    7.6/10(772 votes)

    #7 - Are You in Fair Health?

    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.

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  9. Background image for Channel the Cat
    7.7/10(764 votes)

    #8 - Channel the Cat

    S4:E7

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

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  10. Background image for Julia Says
    7.8/10(1.6k votes)

    #9 - Julia Says

    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.

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  11. Background image for Best Laid Plans
    7.8/10(1.1k votes)

    #10 - Best Laid Plans

    S3:E1

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

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    Director:Ryan Case
  12. Background image for Penguin Cam and Chill
    7.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #11 - Penguin Cam and Chill

    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.

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  13. Background image for Little Dude and the Lion
    7.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #12 - Little Dude and the Lion

    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.

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  14. Background image for Standing Sam
    7.9/10(1.1k votes)

    #13 - Standing Sam

    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.

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  15. Background image for Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat
    7.9/10(1.1k votes)

    #14 - Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat

    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.

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  16. Background image for Player's Ball
    7.9/10(750 votes)

    #15 - Player's Ball

    S4:E9

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

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  17. Background image for Antarctica
    8.0/10(2.0k votes)

    #16 - Antarctica

    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.

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    Director:Seth Gordon
  18. Background image for Juiced!
    8.0/10(1.3k votes)

    #17 - Juiced!

    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.

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  19. Background image for The Egg Is Pipping
    8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #18 - The Egg Is Pipping

    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.

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  20. Background image for Living at an Angle
    8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #19 - Living at an Angle

    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.

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  21. Background image for That’s My Sweatshirt
    8.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #20 - That’s My Sweatshirt

    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.

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  22. Background image for The D-Train to Bone Town
    8.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #21 - The D-Train to Bone Town

    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.

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  23. Background image for I Lost My Poor Meatball
    8.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #22 - I Lost My Poor Meatball

    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.

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    Director:Joe Kessler
  24. Background image for The Smudging
    8.1/10(1.2k votes)

    #23 - The Smudging

    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.

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  25. Background image for A Nice Neutral Smell
    8.2/10(1.5k votes)

    #24 - A Nice Neutral Smell

    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:Seth Gordon
  26. Background image for Y.G.A.G.G.
    8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #25 - Y.G.A.G.G.

    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Magical Bird #1" is the worst rated episode of "Atypical". It scored 7.5/10 based on 909 votes. Directed by Tom Magill and written by D.J. Ryan, it aired on 7/9/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Human Female".