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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.
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:Netflix

Worst Episodes Summary

"Magical Bird #1" is the worst rated episode of "Atypical". It scored 7.4/10 based on 893 votes. Directed by Tom Magill and written by D.J. Ryan, it aired on 7/9/2021. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Human Female".

  • Magical Bird #1
    7.4/10893 votes
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    #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

  • A Human Female
    7.6/101,624 votes
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    #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

  • Master of Penguins
    7.6/10812 votes
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    #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

  • You Say You Want a Revolution
    7.6/10820 votes
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    #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

  • Starters and Endings
    7.6/10776 votes
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    #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

  • Dead Dreams
    7.6/10761 votes
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    #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

  • Are You in Fair Health?
    7.6/10756 votes
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    #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

  • Channel the Cat
    7.7/10747 votes
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    #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

  • Julia Says
    7.8/101,536 votes
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    #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

  • Best Laid Plans
    7.8/101,114 votes
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    #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

  • Penguin Cam and Chill
    7.9/101,207 votes
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    #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

  • Little Dude and the Lion
    7.9/101,192 votes
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    #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

  • Standing Sam
    7.9/101,067 votes
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    #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

  • Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat
    7.9/101,036 votes
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    #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

  • Player's Ball
    7.9/10733 votes
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    #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

  • Antarctica
    8.0/101,960 votes
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    #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

  • Juiced!
    8.0/101,281 votes
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    #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

  • The Egg Is Pipping
    8.0/101,173 votes
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    #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

  • Living at an Angle
    8.0/101,138 votes
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    #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

  • That’s My Sweatshirt
    8.1/101,463 votes
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    #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

  • The D-Train to Bone Town
    8.1/101,406 votes
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    #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

  • I Lost My Poor Meatball
    8.1/101,402 votes
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    #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

  • The Smudging
    8.1/101,156 votes
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    #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

  • A Nice Neutral Smell
    8.2/101,530 votes
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    #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

  • Y.G.A.G.G.
    8.2/101,082 votes
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    #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