The best episode written by Bob Smiley is "Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival", rated 8.3/10 from 12 user votes. It was "directed by Ken Whittingham". "Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival" aired on 9/7/2018 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Ritual-licious".
Cruel yearbook comments show Sam who's got his back, a favor he repays at graduation. Feelings for Izzie confuse Casey. Elsa asks Doug a key question.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Bob Smiley
Ignoring Casey's wishes, Elsa throws her a big birthday party, while Sam insists on following a decade-old birthday ritual. The bartender haunts Doug.
Director: Ryan Case
Writer: Bob Smiley
Zahid teaches Sam to lie, while Elsa practices being honest. Evan helps Casey get over an embarrassment. A doctor visit forces Julia out of denial.
Director: Geeta Patel
Writer: Bob Smiley
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
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: Bob Smiley
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: Bob Smiley
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: Bob Smiley
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: Bob Smiley
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
To prepare for college life, Sam sleeps over at Zahid's. Sam's $700 loss reunites Doug and Elsa with Arlo's parents, former friends of theirs.
Director: Silver Tree
Writer: Bob Smiley
While Sam and Casey face friendship dilemmas, Elsa uncovers a charming surprise, and Doug makes an unexpected decision.
Director: Annabel Oakes
Writer: Bob Smiley
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
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
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