Physical
“Stretch your limits.”
Creator
Annie Weisman
In 1980s San Diego, Sheila Rubin is the dutiful wife of a failing academic-turned-politician — while a vicious inner monologue and a secret eating disorder consume her from within. Then she discovers aerobics. 'Physical', created by Annie Weisman for Apple TV+, stars Rose Byrne in a career-best dramatic turn as Sheila claws toward self-worth and business success through fitness videotape, one leotard-clad routine at a time. The dark comedy ran three seasons from 2021 to 2023, using its voice-over device to dramatize self-loathing with rare frankness, and ended its story on Sheila's own terms.
Seasons
3
Episodes
30
Country
United States of America
Status
Ended
Cast
Rose Byrne
Sheila Rubin · 30 eps
Rory Scovel
Danny Rubin · 30 eps
Paul Sparks
John Breem · 30 eps
Dierdre Friel
Greta · 30 eps
Lou Taylor Pucci
Tyler · 20 eps
Della Saba
Bunny · 20 eps
Grace Kelly Quigley
Maya Rubin · 20 eps
Erin Pineda
Maria Breem · 19 eps
Ian Gomez
Ernie Hauser · 15 eps
Ashley Liao
Simone · 10 eps
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Ry DeGraffenreid
Timothy Breem · 10 eps
Zooey Deschanel
Kelly Kilmartin · 7 eps
Geoffrey Arend
Jerry Goldman · 8 eps
Jillian Armenante
Harriet · 6 eps
Paloma Esparza Rabinov
Fidelia · 6 eps
Murray Bartlett
Vinnie Green · 5 eps
José Zúñiga
Carlos · 5 eps
Wallace Langham
Auggie Cartwright · 5 eps
Tawny Newsome
Wanda · 5 eps
Wendie Malick
Sheila's Mother · 4 eps
Mary Holland
Tanya Logan · 4 eps
Anna Gunn
Marika · 3 eps
Casey Wilson
Deb · 4 eps
Al Madrigal
Jack Logan · 4 eps
Tamra Meskimen
Paige · 3 eps
Scott MacArthur
Rusty · 2 eps
Kelly Lynch
Felicia Blackwell · 1 eps
Ray Wise
Sheila's Father · 1 eps
Elisa Bocanegra
Genevieve · 2 eps
Tricia Munford
Vicki · 2 eps
Reviews
IMDb
7.3/10
TMDB
6.5/10
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Trailer
Official trailer
Physical
Where to Watch
Streaming
Apple TV Episode Guide
1
Let's Do This Thing
Sheila discovers aerobics as a new outlet for her body anxiety. Danny, her husband, pursues a calling in politics after bad news about his job.
2
Let's Get Political
Desperate for more aerobics, Sheila struggles to get back to Bunny's studio while also helping Danny lock down a much-needed endorsement.
3
Let's Get Down to Business
Debt mounting, Sheila decides to teach a class—but is tasked with recruiting new students. Danny hunts for enough signatures to get on the ballot.
4
Let's Get This Party Started
Danny hires a campaign manager from their past who causes friction with Sheila. Greta opens up about a nagging suspicion in her marriage.
5
Let's Agree to Disagree
Sheila teams up with Tyler to show her newfound vision—and unearths a disturbing secret. Danny participates in a debate and Bunny has a visitor.
6
Let's Get It on Tape
Sheila films two videos—one for aerobics and one for Danny's campaign—plunging herself deeper into debt and deception.
7
Let's Take This Show on the Road
The Rubins head to Los Angeles, where they visit the Logans in hopes of fundraising at a party. Breem's demons surface.
8
Let's Not and Say We Did
In need of money, Sheila pays an unexpected visit to her parents—and her past. Greta finally confronts Ernie.
9
Let's Face the Facts
Sheila is determined to put aerobics behind her but finds the pull too strong. Tyler contends with an unexpected health condition.
10
Let's Get Together
With election day looming, Sheila entertains an intriguing proposition. Bunny's finances and Tyler's health come to a head.
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