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Atypical
"Normal is overrated."
Overview
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Robia Rashid
Network
Netflix
Seasons & Episodes
Season 2
Episodes
Juiced!
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.
Penguin Cam and Chill
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.
Little Dude and the Lion
A peer group meeting leads Sam to an important decision. Detention with Izzie shows Casey they have more in common than she thought.
Pants on Fire
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.
The Egg Is Pipping
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.
In the Dragon's Lair
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.
The Smudging
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.
Living at an Angle
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.
Ritual-licious
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.
Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival
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.
Top Cast
Keir Gilchrist
Sam Gardner
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Elsa Gardner
Jack Haven
Casey Gardner
Michael Rapaport
Doug Gardner
