Physical 2021
“Stretch your limits.”
What is Physical?
Physical is an American comedy‑drama series created by Annie Weisman that premiered on Apple TV+ on June 18, 2021. The show follows Sheila Rubin, a quietly tormented housewife living in 1980s San Diego, who struggles with intense personal demons and an inner critical voice.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- First aired
- Jun 18, 2021
- Last aired
- Sep 26, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Apple TV
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 30 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Physical is an American comedy‑drama series created by Annie Weisman that premiered on Apple TV+ on June 18, 2021. The show follows Sheila Rubin, a quietly tormented housewife living in 1980s San Diego, who struggles with intense personal demons and an inner critical voice. When she encounters the world of aerobics, the practice becomes a catalyst for her pursuit of empowerment and
Should you watch it?
“A tormented 1980s housewife finds an unexpected path to empowerment through the world of aerobics.”
- compelling character study
- vivid 1980s setting
- dark subject matter
- unflinching portrayal of internal struggle
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas about personal transformation and the complexities of the 1980s.
The series contains mature themes regarding personal struggles and internal conflict.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Let's Do This Thing Jun 18, 2021
- E2 Let's Get Political Jun 18, 2021
- E3 Let's Get Down to Business Jun 18, 2021
- E4 Let's Get This Party Started Jun 25, 2021
- E5 Let's Agree to Disagree Jul 2, 2021
- E6 Let's Get It on Tape Jul 9, 2021
- E7 Let's Take This Show on the Road Jul 16, 2021
- E8 Let's Not and Say We Did Jul 23, 2021
- E9 Let's Face the Facts Jul 30, 2021
- E10 Let's Get Together Aug 6, 2021
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Don't You Want Me Jun 2, 2022
- E2 Don't You Ever Stop Jun 9, 2022
- E3 Don't You Go Far Jun 16, 2022
- E4 Don't You Know Jun 23, 2022
- E5 Don't You Want to Watch Jun 30, 2022
- E6 Don't You Have Enough Jul 7, 2022
- E7 Don't Try This at Home Jul 14, 2022
- E8 Don't You Run and Hide Jul 21, 2022
- E9 Don't You Want to Get Better Jul 28, 2022
- E10 Don't You Say It's Over Aug 4, 2022
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Like a Whole New Woman Aug 1, 2023
- E2 Like a Bitch Aug 1, 2023
- E3 Like It's on Fire Aug 8, 2023
- E4 Like a Rocket Aug 15, 2023
- E5 Like Crazy Aug 22, 2023
- E6 Like You Mean It Aug 29, 2023
- E7 Like No One's Watching Sep 5, 2023
- E8 Like a Mouse Sep 12, 2023
- E9 Like We Never Left Sep 19, 2023
- E10 Like a Prayer Sep 26, 2023
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows a housewife in 1980s San Diego who discovers aerobics as a way to manage her inner demons.
When is the series set?
The story takes place during the 1980s.
Where does the story take place?
The series is set in San Diego.
What is the main character's name?
The main character is named Sheila Rubin.
What activity changes the protagonist's life?
Sheila Rubin discovers aerobics, which sparks her journey toward success.