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Atypical
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Atypical

Fri, Aug 11, 2017
  • Drama
  • Comedy
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Keir Gilchrist
    Keir Gilchrist
    as Sam Gardner
  • Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    as Elsa Gardner
  • Jack Haven
    Jack Haven
    as Casey Gardner
  • Michael Rapaport
    Michael Rapaport
    as Doug Gardner
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Episodes

4 seasons · 38 episodes

Ended · 38 aired
Season 1
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    Antarctica
    Aired · Fri, Aug 11, 2017 · 38m

    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.

  • E2
    A Human Female
    Aired · Fri, Aug 11, 2017 · 33m

    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.

  • E3
    Julia Says
    Aired · Fri, Aug 11, 2017 · 31m

    Sam decides to update his look. Casey learns a family secret. Feeling like her family no longer needs her, Elsa seeks attention elsewhere.

  • E4
    A Nice Neutral Smell
    Aired · Fri, Aug 11, 2017 · 32m

    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.

  • E5
    That's My Sweatshirt
    Aired · Fri, Aug 11, 2017 · 30m

    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.

  • E6
    The D-Train to Bone Town
    Aired · Fri, Aug 11, 2017 · 31m

    Paige proposes having an autism-friendly school dance to the PTA. Sam makes preparations for losing his virginity. Doug and Julia help each other.

  • E7
    I Lost My Poor Meatball
    Aired · Fri, Aug 11, 2017 · 29m

    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.

  • E8
    The Silencing Properties of Snow
    Aired · Fri, Aug 11, 2017 · 36m

    After a disastrous dinner with Paige's family, Sam makes amends at the school dance. Casey's fury at her mom affects her relationship with Evan.

Season 2
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Juiced!
    Aired · Fri, Sep 7, 2018 · 30m

    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.

  • E2
    Penguin Cam and Chill
    Aired · Fri, Sep 7, 2018 · 29m

    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.

  • E3
    Little Dude and the Lion
    Aired · Fri, Sep 7, 2018 · 30m

    A peer group meeting leads Sam to an important decision. Detention with Izzie shows Casey they have more in common than she thought.

  • E4
    Pants on Fire
    Aired · Fri, Sep 7, 2018 · 32m

    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.

  • E5
    The Egg Is Pipping
    Aired · Fri, Sep 7, 2018 · 29m

    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.

  • E6
    In the Dragon's Lair
    Aired · Fri, Sep 7, 2018 · 28m

    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.

  • E7
    The Smudging
    Aired · Fri, Sep 7, 2018 · 30m

    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.

  • E8
    Living at an Angle
    Aired · Fri, Sep 7, 2018 · 26m

    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.

  • E9
    Ritual-licious
    Aired · Fri, Sep 7, 2018 · 29m

    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.

  • E10
    Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival
    Aired · Fri, Sep 7, 2018 · 34m

    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.

Season 3
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Best Laid Plans
    Aired · Fri, Nov 1, 2019 · 33m

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

  • E2
    Standing Sam
    Aired · Fri, Nov 1, 2019 · 26m

    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.

  • E3
    Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat
    Aired · Fri, Nov 1, 2019 · 31m

    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.

  • E4
    Y.G.A.G.G.
    Aired · Fri, Nov 1, 2019 · 34m

    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.

  • E5
    Only Tweed
    Aired · Fri, Nov 1, 2019 · 28m

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

  • E6
    The Essence of a Penguin
    Aired · Fri, Nov 1, 2019 · 34m

    Sam's art assignment inspires an impromptu field trip. Casey navigates a fight with Izzie. Evan works hard for a second chance with Doug.

  • E7
    Shrinkage
    Aired · Fri, Nov 1, 2019 · 30m

    While Sam and Casey face friendship dilemmas, Elsa uncovers a charming surprise, and Doug makes an unexpected decision.

  • E8
    Road Rage Paige
    Aired · Fri, Nov 1, 2019 · 34m

    A hard truth keeps Casey up at night. Sam experiences a rough season with Zahid -- and Paige. Elsa and Doug brace for their next chapter.

  • E9
    Sam Takes a Walk
    Aired · Fri, Nov 1, 2019 · 35m

    As Sam gets political with his art, Elsa and Doug explore a (not-so-normal) weekend away. Casey and Izzie re-examine their relationship.

  • E10
    Searching for Brown Sugar Man
    Aired · Fri, Nov 1, 2019 · 34m

    A rogue plan for Zahid leads to a last-minute mission for Sam, Casey, Paige and Abby. Meanwhile, Doug faces a major test and makes a pivotal choice.

Season 4
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Magical Bird #1
    Aired · Fri, Jul 9, 2021 · 30m

    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.

  • E2
    Master of Penguins
    Aired · Fri, Jul 9, 2021 · 28m

    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.

  • E3
    You Say You Want a Revolution
    Aired · Fri, Jul 9, 2021 · 30m

    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.

  • E4
    Starters and Endings
    Aired · Fri, Jul 9, 2021 · 27m

    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.

  • E5
    Dead Dreams
    Aired · Fri, Jul 9, 2021 · 31m

    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.

  • E6
    Are You in Fair Health?
    Aired · Fri, Jul 9, 2021 · 26m

    Sam seeks a worthy caretaker for Edison. Casey tries to be supportive of Izzie, but her plan backfires. Zahid shares tough news with Sam.

  • E7
    Channel the Cat
    Aired · Fri, Jul 9, 2021 · 29m

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

  • E8
    Magical Bird #2
    Aired · Fri, Jul 9, 2021 · 29m

    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.

  • E9
    Player's Ball
    Aired · Fri, Jul 9, 2021 · 28m

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

  • E10
    Dessert at Olive Garden
    Aired · Fri, Jul 9, 2021 · 38m

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