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Atypical

Atypical

Normal is overrated.

TV-142017•33m•8.1/10
DramaComedy

Ratings

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8.1/10(1K)

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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Production

Sony Pictures Television, Exhibit A, Weird Brain, Inc.

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

August 11, 2017

Last Aired

July 9, 2021

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Robia Rashid

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Antarctica
E1
Antarctica
Air date: 2017-08-11
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
E2
A Human Female
Air date: 2017-08-11
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
E3
Julia Says
Air date: 2017-08-11
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
E4
A Nice Neutral Smell
Air date: 2017-08-11
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
E5
That’s My Sweatshirt
Air date: 2017-08-11
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
E6
The D-Train to Bone Town
Air date: 2017-08-11
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
E7
I Lost My Poor Meatball
Air date: 2017-08-11
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
E8
The Silencing Properties of Snow
Air date: 2017-08-11
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.

Cast

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Elsa Gardner

Keir Gilchrist

Keir Gilchrist

Sam Gardner

Jack Haven

Jack Haven

Casey Gardner

Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport

Doug Gardner

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