Elsa Gardner is a fictional character portrayed by Jennifer Jason Leigh in the TV series Atypical.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Antarctica (season 1), they were 55 years old.
They appear in all 38 aired episodes and have accumulated 31399 positive votes.
The character of Elsa Gardner is mainly associated with Doug Gardner, Sam Gardner and Casey Gardner.
Episodes38
Antarctica
episode S1.E1 august 2017Interested in having a girlfriend, Sam researches dating advice and puts it to the test. Meanwhile, his overprotective mom Elsa must learn to let go.- 38min
A Human Female
episode S1.E2 august 2017When 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.- 33min
Julia Says
episode S1.E3 august 2017Sam decides to update his look. Casey learns a family secret. Feeling like her family no longer needs her, Elsa seeks attention elsewhere.- 31min
A Nice Neutral Smell
episode S1.E4 august 2017When 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.- 32min
That's My Sweatshirt
episode S1.E5 august 2017Sam 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.- 30min
The D-Train to Bone Town
episode S1.E6 august 2017Paige proposes having an autism-friendly school dance to the PTA. Sam makes preparations for losing his virginity. Doug and Julia help each other.- 31min
I Lost My Poor Meatball
episode S1.E7 august 2017When Paige makes a confession to Sam, he creates a checklist to figure how he feels. Things with Nick suddenly get too real for Elsa.- 29min
The Silencing Properties of Snow
episode S1.E8 august 2017After 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.- 36min
Juiced!
episode S2.E1 september 2018Sam'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.- 30min
Penguin Cam and Chill
episode S2.E2 september 2018Casey feels less than welcome at Clayton. Sam asks Paige to spell out the rules of their "casual relationship," while Doug sets boundaries with Elsa.- 29min
Little Dude and the Lion
episode S2.E3 september 2018A peer group meeting leads Sam to an important decision. Detention with Izzie shows Casey they have more in common than she thought.- 30min
Pants on Fire
episode S2.E4 september 2018Zahid teaches Sam to lie, while Elsa practices being honest. Evan helps Casey get over an embarrassment. A doctor visit forces Julia out of denial.- 32min
The Egg Is Pipping
episode S2.E5 september 2018In 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.- 29min
In the Dragon's Lair
episode S2.E6 september 2018To 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.- 28min
The Smudging
episode S2.E7 september 2018Casey 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.- 30min
Living at an Angle
episode S2.E8 september 2018Sam loses his portfolio for his art school application and panics. Megan gets flirty with Doug, who makes a decision about Elsa. Julia calls Miles.- 26min
Ritual-licious
episode S2.E9 september 2018Ignoring Casey's wishes, Elsa throws her a big birthday party, while Sam insists on following a decade-old birthday ritual. The bartender haunts Doug.- 29min
Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival
episode S2.E10 september 2018Cruel 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.- 34min
Best Laid Plans
episode S3.E1 november 2019Paige invites Sam to redefine their romance, Casey struggles with complicated feelings, and Elsa attempts to find a new normal with Doug.- 33min
Standing Sam
episode S3.E2 november 2019Sam makes a bold move amid the buzz of orientation day. Casey crosses paths with Nate. Elsa and Doug unpack the hazards of half-truths.- 26min
Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat
episode S3.E3 november 2019An 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.- 31min
Y.G.A.G.G.
episode S3.E4 november 2019Casey 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.- 34min
Only Tweed
episode S3.E5 november 2019As Paige makes a plan in the face of adversity, Sam awaits a crucial academic update. Elsa endures an uncomfortable encounter.- 28min
The Essence of a Penguin
episode S3.E6 november 2019Sam’s art assignment inspires an impromptu field trip. Casey navigates a fight with Izzie. Evan works hard for a second chance with Doug.- 34min
Shrinkage
episode S3.E7 november 2019While Sam and Casey face friendship dilemmas, Elsa uncovers a charming surprise, and Doug makes an unexpected decision.- 30min
Road Rage Paige
episode S3.E8 november 2019A hard truth keeps Casey up at night. Sam experiences a rough season with Zahid -- and Paige. Elsa and Doug brace for their next chapter.- 34min
Sam Takes a Walk
episode S3.E9 november 2019As Sam gets political with his art, Elsa and Doug explore a (not-so-normal) weekend away. Casey and Izzie re-examine their relationship.- 35min
Searching for Brown Sugar Man
episode S3.E10 november 2019A 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.- 34min
Magical Bird #1
episode S4.E1 july 2021Sam'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.- 30min
Master of Penguins
episode S4.E2 july 2021Casey's demanding schedule starts affecting her grades, while Sam seeks out some extra credit himself. A chance run-in revives old suspicions for Elsa.- 28min
You Say You Want a Revolution
episode S4.E3 july 2021A change at work leaves Sam scrambling for cash. When Izzie fights the school dress code, Casey feels conflicted. Paige discovers a knack for management.- 30min
Starters and Endings
episode S4.E4 july 2021Casey 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.- 27min
Dead Dreams
episode S4.E5 july 2021As 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.- 31min
Are You in Fair Health?
episode S4.E6 july 2021Sam seeks a worthy caretaker for Edison. Casey tries to be supportive, but her plan backfires. Zahid shares tough news with Sam.- 26min
Channel the Cat
episode S4.E7 july 2021Elsa makes a meaningful reconnection. Paige plans a romantic night with Sam. Pressure mounts on Casey ahead of a big track meet.- 29min
Magical Bird #2
episode S4.E8 july 2021As 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.- 29min
Player's Ball
episode S4.E9 july 2021Casey and Sam fume about their parents meddling in their lives. Zahid hosts a big send-off for something near and dear.- 28min
Dessert at Olive Garden
episode S4.E10 july 2021Sam deals with a big disappointment, Casey clashes with Elsa over college plans, and a recurring dream vexes Doug.- 38min
- Antarctica
- A Human Female
- Julia Says
- A Nice Neutral Smell
- That's My Sweatshirt
- The D-Train to Bone Town
- I Lost My Poor Meatball
- The Silencing Properties of Snow
- Juiced!
- Penguin Cam and Chill
- Little Dude and the Lion
- Pants on Fire
- The Egg Is Pipping
- In the Dragon's Lair
- The Smudging
- Living at an Angle
- Ritual-licious
- Ernest Shackleton's Rules for Survival
- Best Laid Plans
- Standing Sam
- Cocaine Pills and Pony Meat
- Y.G.A.G.G.
- Only Tweed
- The Essence of a Penguin
- Shrinkage
- Road Rage Paige
- Sam Takes a Walk
- Searching for Brown Sugar Man
- Magical Bird #1
- Master of Penguins
- You Say You Want a Revolution
- Starters and Endings
- Dead Dreams
- Are You in Fair Health?
- Channel the Cat
- Magical Bird #2
- Player's Ball
- Dessert at Olive Garden
Best moments10
- 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.
- 30min
- Sam seeks a worthy caretaker for Edison. Casey tries to be supportive, but her plan backfires. Zahid shares tough news with Sam.
- 26min
- 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.
- 31min
- 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.
- 26min
- While Sam and Casey face friendship dilemmas, Elsa uncovers a charming surprise, and Doug makes an unexpected decision.
- 30min
- Sam’s art assignment inspires an impromptu field trip. Casey navigates a fight with Izzie. Evan works hard for a second chance with Doug.
- 34min
- As Sam gets political with his art, Elsa and Doug explore a (not-so-normal) weekend away. Casey and Izzie re-examine their relationship.
- 35min
- 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.
- 30min
- 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.
- 28min
- 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.
- 29min
- The Smudging
- Are You in Fair Health?
- Dead Dreams
- Living at an Angle
- Shrinkage
- The Essence of a Penguin
- Sam Takes a Walk
- Magical Bird #1
- In the Dragon's Lair
- Ritual-licious