Scripted series · Netflix
Atypical
Normal is overrated.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Keir Gilchrist
Sam Gardner
38 eps
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Elsa Gardner
38 eps
Jack Haven
Casey Gardner
38 eps
Michael Rapaport
Doug Gardner
38 eps
Raúl Castillo
Nick
10 eps
Andrew Secunda
Pharmacy Clerk
1 eps
Michael Rady
Miles
3 eps
Eric McCormack
Professor Shinerock
3 eps
Casey Wilson
Ms. Whitaker
6 eps
Donna Pieroni
Mrs. Dumsich
1 eps
Amy Okuda
Julia Sasaki
23 eps
Angel Laketa Moore
Megan
10 eps
Kimmy Gatewood
Coach Crowley
6 eps
Nina Ameri
Luisa
13 eps
Wendy Braun
Kathy
9 eps
Jenna Boyd
Paige Hardaway
31 eps
Christina Offley
Sharice
9 eps
Graham Rogers
Evan Chapin
28 eps
Michelle Farrah Huang
Tanya
7 eps
Sara Gilbert
Professor Judd
5 eps
Nik Dodani
Zahid
38 eps
Megan Easton
Riley
1 eps
Amy Hessler
Chloe
1 eps
Gabriela Flores
Bree
1 eps
Bryan Lawrence
Skateboarder
1 eps
Donnabella Mortel
Waitress
1 eps
Micaela Wittman
Girl #1
1 eps
Jakobe Dempsey
Friend #1
1 eps
Graham Phillips
Nate
5 eps
Major Curda
Arlo
2 eps
Kue Lawrence
4 Year Old Sam
2 eps
Christopher Gehrman
Paige's Uncle Bruce
2 eps
Jeremiah Birkett
Officer Timms
2 eps
Layla Weiner
Amber
6 eps
Ariela Barer
Bailey Bennett
7 eps
Anthony Jacques
Christopher
5 eps
Britney Ortiz
JJ
4 eps
Eddie Montiel
Bouncer
2 eps
Nikki Gutman
Lily
5 eps
Spencer Harte
Sabrina
3 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Atypical actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Atypical reads strongest on Character Depth, Humour and Emotional Weight.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
The story
What it's about
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.
The run
Seasons
4 seasons · 38 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
20178 episodes
7.4IMDbBest episode · S01E08 The Silencing Properties of Snow
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
201810 episodes
8.1IMDbBest episode · S02E10 Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
201910 episodes
7.8IMDbBest episode · S03E09 Sam Takes a Walk
Season 4 · Complete
Season 4
202110 episodes
7.1IMDbBest episode · S04E08 Magical Bird #2
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S02E10
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.
- Directed by Ken Whittingham
- Written by Robia Rashid, Bob Smiley
S03E09
Sam Takes a Walk
As Sam gets political with his art, Elsa and Doug explore a (not-so-normal) weekend away. Casey and Izzie re-examine their relationship.
- Directed by Robia Rashid
- Written by Annie Mebane, Robia Rashid
S03E10
Searching for Brown Sugar Man
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.
- Directed by Ken Whittingham
- Written by Robia Rashid
S02E09
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.
- Directed by Ryan Case
- Written by D.J. Ryan, Bob Smiley
S03E08
Road Rage Paige
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.
- Directed by Ken Whittingham
- Written by Robia Rashid
S02E04
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.
- Directed by Geeta Patel
- Written by Bob Smiley, Michael Oppenhuizen
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S04E03
You Say You Want a Revolution
- Directed by Rebecca Asher
- Written by Michael Oppenhuizen
S04E02
Master of Penguins
- Directed by Michael Medico
- Written by Bob Smiley
S04E04
Starters and Endings
- Directed by Angela C. Tortu
- Written by Robia Rashid
S04E06
Are You in Fair Health?
- Directed by Jennifer Arnold
- Written by Bob Smiley
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
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Robia Rashid
Showrunner
Seth Gordon
Executive producer
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Annie Mebane
Writer
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Theresa Mulligan
Writer
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Annabel Oakes
Writer
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Brian Tanen
Writer
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Dennis Saldua
Writer
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D.J. Ryan
Writer
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Lauren Moon
Writer
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Jen Regan
Writer
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Bob Smiley
Writer
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Nicole Betz
Writer
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Michael Oppenhuizen
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Seth GordonExecutive Producer
- Robia RashidExecutive Producer
- Jennifer Jason LeighProducer
Writing
- Annie MebaneWriter
- Theresa MulliganWriter
- Annabel OakesWriter
- Brian TanenWriter
- Dennis SalduaWriter
- Robia RashidWriter
Direction
- Michael Patrick JannDirector
- Annabel OakesDirector
- Jennifer ArnoldDirector
- Geeta PatelDirector
- Victor Nelli, Jr.Director
- Wendey StanzlerDirector
Cinematography
- Joe KesslerDirector of Photography
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
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