Atypical (Season 1)

Normal is overrated.

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.

Antarctica (Episode 1) 7.6
Writer: Robia Rashid
Air date: 2017-08-11
Runtime: 38 min
Overview: 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) 7.1
Writer: Michael Oppenhuizen
Air date: 2017-08-11
Runtime: 34 min
Overview: 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) 7.4
Writer: Brian Tanen
Air date: 2017-08-11
Runtime: 31 min
Overview: 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) 7.4
Writer: Annabel Oakes
Air date: 2017-08-11
Runtime: 33 min
Overview: 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) 7.4
Writer: Dennis Saldua
Air date: 2017-08-11
Runtime: 31 min
Overview: 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) 7.3
Writer: Michael Oppenhuizen
Air date: 2017-08-11
Runtime: 31 min
Overview: 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) 7.7
Writer: Robia Rashid
Air date: 2017-08-11
Runtime: 29 min
Overview: 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) 7.9
Writer: Robia Rashid
Air date: 2017-08-11
Runtime: 37 min
Overview: 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.