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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. #1 Worst Episode
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    Atypical Season 1 Episode 2 - A Human Female
    7.0/10(32 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Atypical Season 1 Episode 5 - That’s My Sweatshirt
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Atypical Season 1 Episode 6 - The D-Train to Bone Town
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Atypical Season 4 Episode 4 - Starters and Endings
    7.2/10(11 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Atypical Season 1 Episode 4 - A Nice Neutral Smell
    7.3/10(28 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Seth Gordon

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  6. Atypical Season 3 Episode 1 - Best Laid Plans
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Ryan Case

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  8. Atypical Season 4 Episode 2 - Master of Penguins
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  9. Atypical Season 4 Episode 5 - Dead Dreams
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Heather Jack

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  10. Atypical Season 4 Episode 9 - Player's Ball
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. Atypical Season 3 Episode 2 - Standing Sam
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. Atypical Season 3 Episode 3 - Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:Bob Smiley

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  13. Atypical Season 4 Episode 6 - Are You in Fair Health?
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. Atypical Season 4 Episode 7 - Channel the Cat
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. Atypical Season 4 Episode 10 - Dessert at Olive Garden
    7.4/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Dessert at Olive Garden

    S4:E10

    Sam deals with a big disappointment, Casey clashes with Elsa over college plans, and a recurring dream vexes Doug.

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  16. Atypical Season 1 Episode 3 - Julia Says
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Atypical Season 3 Episode 4 - Y.G.A.G.G.
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. Atypical Season 4 Episode 1 - Magical Bird #1
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Tom Magill
    Writer:D.J. Ryan

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  19. Atypical Season 1 Episode 1 - Antarctica
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Seth Gordon

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  20. Atypical Season 3 Episode 5 - Only Tweed
    7.6/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Only Tweed

    S3:E5

    As Paige makes a plan in the face of adversity, Sam awaits a crucial academic update. Elsa endures an uncomfortable encounter.

    Directors:Victor Nelli, Jr.
    Writer:D.J. Ryan

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  21. Atypical Season 1 Episode 7 - I Lost My Poor Meatball
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Joe Kessler

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  22. Atypical Season 4 Episode 3 - You Say You Want a Revolution
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Atypical Season 2 Episode 8 - Living at an Angle
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Atypical Season 2 Episode 3 - Little Dude and the Lion
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Atypical Season 2 Episode 5 - The Egg Is Pipping
    7.9/10(21 votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. Atypical Season 4 Episode 8 - Magical Bird #2
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Magical Bird #2

    S4:E8

    As Casey reaches a crossroads, she finds herself questioning a lot of things. But in the meantime, she helps Sam get over a hurdle of his own.

    Director:Robia Rashid

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Human Female" is the worst rated episode of "Atypical". It scored 7/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by Michael Patrick Jann and written by Michael Oppenhuizen, it aired on 8/11/2017. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "That’s My Sweatshirt".