"Normal is overrated."

2017- 2021

4 Seasons

38 Episodes

8.1(1199 votes)

Ended

Drama

Comedy

Overview

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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Keir Gilchrist

Sam Gardner

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Jennifer Jason Leigh

Elsa Gardner

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Jack Haven

Casey Gardner

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Michael Rapaport

Doug Gardner

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