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COLLECTION · Series · 2017

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.

Source: TMDB
* 8.0 (1,231)ComedyDramaUnited States
Creators
Robia Rashid
Countries
United States
Studios
Netflix · Sony Pictures Television · Exhibit A · Weird Brain, Inc.
Runtime
33 min/ep
Age rating
TV-14
ViolenceSexStrong LanguageDrug Use
Release
11/08/2017
Score
8.0 / 10 (1,231)
Where to watch
Streaming
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
8 episodes · 2017
Antarctica
Episode 1. Antarctica
2017-08-11 · 38 min

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.

A Human Female
Episode 2. A Human Female
2017-08-11 · 34 min

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.

Julia Says
Episode 3. Julia Says
2017-08-11 · 31 min

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

A Nice Neutral Smell
Episode 4. A Nice Neutral Smell
2017-08-11 · 33 min

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.

That’s My Sweatshirt
Episode 5. That’s My Sweatshirt
2017-08-11 · 31 min

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.

The D-Train to Bone Town
Episode 6. The D-Train to Bone Town
2017-08-11 · 31 min

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

I Lost My Poor Meatball
Episode 7. I Lost My Poor Meatball
2017-08-11 · 29 min

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.

The Silencing Properties of Snow
Episode 8. The Silencing Properties of Snow
2017-08-11 · 37 min

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
Season 2
10 episodes · 2018
Juiced!
Episode 1. Juiced!
2018-09-07 · 30 min

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
Episode 2. Penguin Cam and Chill
2018-09-07 · 29 min

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
Episode 3. Little Dude and the Lion
2018-09-07 · 30 min

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
Episode 4. Pants on Fire
2018-09-07 · 32 min

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
Episode 5. The Egg Is Pipping
2018-09-07 · 30 min

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
Episode 6. In the Dragon's Lair
2018-09-07 · 29 min

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
Episode 7. The Smudging
2018-09-07 · 31 min

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
Episode 8. Living at an Angle
2018-09-07 · 26 min

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
Episode 9. Ritual-licious
2018-09-07 · 30 min

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
Episode 10. Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival
2018-09-07 · 34 min

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
Season 3
10 episodes · 2019
Best Laid Plans
Episode 1. Best Laid Plans
2019-11-01 · 33 min

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

Standing Sam
Episode 2. Standing Sam
2019-11-01 · 27 min

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.

Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat
Episode 3. Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat
2019-11-01 · 31 min

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.

Y.G.A.G.G.
Episode 4. Y.G.A.G.G.
2019-11-01 · 34 min

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.

Only Tweed
Episode 5. Only Tweed
2019-11-01 · 29 min

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

The Essence of a Penguin
Episode 6. The Essence of a Penguin
2019-11-01 · 34 min

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

Shrinkage
Episode 7. Shrinkage
2019-11-01 · 31 min

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

Road Rage Paige
Episode 8. Road Rage Paige
2019-11-01 · 34 min

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.

Sam Takes a Walk
Episode 9. Sam Takes a Walk
2019-11-01 · 35 min

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

Searching for Brown Sugar Man
Episode 10. Searching for Brown Sugar Man
2019-11-01 · 34 min

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
Season 4
10 episodes · 2021
Magical Bird #1
Episode 1. Magical Bird #1
2021-07-09 · 30 min

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.

Master of Penguins
Episode 2. Master of Penguins
2021-07-09 · 28 min

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.

You Say You Want a Revolution
Episode 3. You Say You Want a Revolution
2021-07-09 · 31 min

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.

Starters and Endings
Episode 4. Starters and Endings
2021-07-09 · 28 min

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.

Dead Dreams
Episode 5. Dead Dreams
2021-07-09 · 32 min

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.

Are You in Fair Health?
Episode 6. Are You in Fair Health?
2021-07-09 · 27 min

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

Channel the Cat
Episode 7. Channel the Cat
2021-07-09 · 30 min

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

Magical Bird #2
Episode 8. Magical Bird #2
2021-07-09 · 29 min

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.

Player's Ball
Episode 9. Player's Ball
2021-07-09 · 28 min

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

Dessert at Olive Garden
Episode 10. Dessert at Olive Garden
2021-07-09 · 39 min

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

Cast by season
Keir Gilchrist
Keir Gilchrist
Sam Gardner
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Elsa Gardner
Jack Haven
Jack Haven
Casey Gardner
Michael Rapaport
Michael Rapaport
Doug Gardner
Amy Okuda
Amy Okuda
Julia Sasaki
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Peter McGinn
★ 10.0 / 10
This show was recommended to us b a relative who have a daughter who resides in the autistic spectrum. Our daughter is atypically autistic herself, but with deafness and a learning disability, she doesn’t resemble Sam much at all. It is a very good program overall. We watched the three seasons fairly quickly. I must admit that having Sam talk into the camera at the beginning of every episode, and sometimes during the show, got rather old for me. But it serves the purpose of introducing the theme of each episode, and can fill in details rather quickly. A few of the supporting characters are interesting and they all do a good job, even if a couple of them are nearly stereotypical rather than just Sam’s ‘atypical.’ So I recommend the show and am looking forward to the next series. *** Having watched the fourth session now, I am adding a few more words. This season (the last maybe?) is more of the same as what came before, which is mostly a good thing. It centers around Sam still but continues to develops subplots around everyone except Evan, who was perhaps too nice a person to continue writing dramatic material for and who is a very minor character now. Everyone else shares in the excellent writing and grow as characters; sometimes in subtle or complex ways, as with Elsa, who clearly exhibits character growth, but who is still who she is. I know there are a lot of bad reasons to hate good movies and shows: racism, misogyny, class snobbery, a stubborn anger about any kind of change or progress, and so on. But I am having trouble thinking of a reason to hate Atypical. Doing so would perhaps reveal a lot more about the hater than about the program. I wonder if there is any potential for human growth in that type of person.
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Adson68
★ 8.0 / 10
The heartwarming story of Sam, a boy with autism, and his over-protective mother, dependable father, caring sister, and loyal friend. The character development is solid and the predicaments Sam finds himself in are natural and uncontrived. A welcome and unjudgmental look into the daily operation of an autistic person. Sometimes he's right, sometimes he's wrong, and the show does a good job of showing the impact he has on others and the impact others have on him.
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