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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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Episodes
4 seasons · 38 episodesSeason 18 ep. · 2017
Episode 1: Antarctica
Aug 11, 2017 · 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.
Episode 2: A Human Female
Aug 11, 2017 · 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.
Episode 3: Julia Says
Aug 11, 2017 · 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.
Episode 4: A Nice Neutral Smell
Aug 11, 2017 · 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.
Episode 5: That’s My Sweatshirt
Aug 11, 2017 · 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.
Episode 6: The D-Train to Bone Town
Aug 11, 2017 · 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.
Episode 7: I Lost My Poor Meatball
Aug 11, 2017 · 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.
Episode 8: The Silencing Properties of Snow
Aug 11, 2017 · 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 210 ep. · 2018
Episode 1: Juiced!
Sep 7, 2018 · 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.
Episode 2: Penguin Cam and Chill
Sep 7, 2018 · 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.
Episode 3: Little Dude and the Lion
Sep 7, 2018 · 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.
Episode 4: Pants on Fire
Sep 7, 2018 · 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.
Episode 5: The Egg Is Pipping
Sep 7, 2018 · 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.
Episode 6: In the Dragon's Lair
Sep 7, 2018 · 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.
Episode 7: The Smudging
Sep 7, 2018 · 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.
Episode 8: Living at an Angle
Sep 7, 2018 · 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.
Episode 9: Ritual-licious
Sep 7, 2018 · 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.
Episode 10: Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival
Sep 7, 2018 · 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 310 ep. · 2019
Episode 1: Best Laid Plans
Nov 1, 2019 · 33 min
Paige invites Sam to redefine their romance, Casey struggles with complicated feelings, and Elsa attempts to find a new normal with Doug.
Episode 2: Standing Sam
Nov 1, 2019 · 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.
Episode 3: Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat
Nov 1, 2019 · 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.
Episode 4: Y.G.A.G.G.
Nov 1, 2019 · 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.
Episode 5: Only Tweed
Nov 1, 2019 · 29 min
As Paige makes a plan in the face of adversity, Sam awaits a crucial academic update. Elsa endures an uncomfortable encounter.
Episode 6: The Essence of a Penguin
Nov 1, 2019 · 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.
Episode 7: Shrinkage
Nov 1, 2019 · 31 min
While Sam and Casey face friendship dilemmas, Elsa uncovers a charming surprise, and Doug makes an unexpected decision.
Episode 8: Road Rage Paige
Nov 1, 2019 · 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.
Episode 9: Sam Takes a Walk
Nov 1, 2019 · 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.
Episode 10: Searching for Brown Sugar Man
Nov 1, 2019 · 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 410 ep. · 2021
Episode 1: Magical Bird #1
Jul 9, 2021 · 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.
Episode 2: Master of Penguins
Jul 9, 2021 · 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.
Episode 3: You Say You Want a Revolution
Jul 9, 2021 · 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.
Episode 4: Starters and Endings
Jul 9, 2021 · 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.
Episode 5: Dead Dreams
Jul 9, 2021 · 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.
Episode 6: Are You in Fair Health?
Jul 9, 2021 · 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.
Episode 7: Channel the Cat
Jul 9, 2021 · 30 min
Elsa makes a meaningful reconnection. Paige plans a romantic night with Sam. Pressure mounts on Casey ahead of a big track meet.
Episode 8: Magical Bird #2
Jul 9, 2021 · 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.
Episode 9: Player's Ball
Jul 9, 2021 · 28 min
Casey and Sam fume about their parents meddling in their lives. Zahid hosts a big send-off for something near and dear.
Episode 10: Dessert at Olive Garden
Jul 9, 2021 · 39 min
Sam deals with a big disappointment, Casey clashes with Elsa over college plans, and a recurring dream vexes Doug.

















