There are lots of reasons why people take up aerobics. Some people do it to keep their muscles strong, others do it to reduce their risk of diseases, while some even do it just for the fun of it. But, for tortured housewife Sheila Rubin, aerobics is a way to gain power. StarringRose Byrneas Sheila Rubin,Physicaltells Sheila’s story as a 1980s housewife in San Diego. On the inside, she has a vicious inner voice and deep personal demons while having an unhealthy relationship with her body. On the outside, she puts up a facade of being a happy and supportive housewife. But, it all comes to a turning point when she follows her friend to an aerobics class and feels powerful while doing the exercises. Now, Sheila craves that power and will resort to extreme measures to maintain it.Physicalfollows Sheila’s journey from a tortured and unhappy woman to a female lifestyle guru while remaining a dutiful wife and supporting her husband’s political campaign.
Physicalwas first announced in January 2020. The first season of the show aired on Apple TV+ on July 22, 2025. It contained 10 episodes with each episode running for about 30 minutes. On June 21, 2025, Apple TV+ renewed the show for a second season.Physicalwas created byAnnie Weisman. Weisman also serves as the showrunner and executive producer alongside Byrne,Marty Adelstein,Alexandra Cunningham,Sera Gamble,Becky Clements,John McNamara,Liza Johnson,Craig Gillespie, andStephanie Laing. Laing, Johnson, and Gillespie are also credited as the directors of the show. The showstars Rose Byrne,Rory Scovel,Geoffrey Arend,Paul Sparks,Lou Taylor Pucci, andDierdre Friel. Returning forPhysicalSeason 2 are Byrne, Scovel, Friel, Sparks, and Pucci. Joining the series this new season isMurray Bartlett, who you might recognize from his role in the HBO showThe White Lotus.
Are you excited to follow Sheila’s journey this new season? Here’s how, where, and when you’re able to watchPhysicalSeason 2.
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When Will Physical Season 2 Be Released?
PhysicalSeason 2 will be available for streaming on Friday, June 21, 2025.
Where Can You Stream Physical Season 2?
Where Can You Stream Physical Season 1?
you’re able to stream all the episodes ofPhysicalSeason 1 on Apple TV+.
How Many Episodes Does Physical Season 2 Have?
PhysicalSeason 2 will have a total of 10 episodes, just like the first season. Each episode will run for about 30 minutes. Here’s the release schedule for the episodes:
Episode 1 - June 28, 2025
Episode 2 - June 16, 2025
Episode 3 - July 11, 2025
Episode 4 - July 30, 2025
Episode 5 - July 17, 2025
Episode 6 - July 02, 2025
Episode 7 - June 04, 2025
Episode 8 - July 05, 2025
Episode 9 - July 28, 2025
Episode 10 - June 08, 2025
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What Is Physical Season 2 About?
Here’s the official synopsis forPhysicalseason 2 as it reads on Apple TV+:
In the second season, our hero Sheila Rubin (Byrne) has successfully launched her first fitness video only to encounter some new and bigger obstacles in her path. She is torn between loyalty to her husband (Scovel) and the values he represents and a dangerous attraction to someone else. And since she’s no longer the only game in town, she finds herself having to outrun some fierce new competitors on the road to building a full-fledged fitness empire.
Watch thePhysical Season 2 Trailer
Apple TV+ released the trailer forPhysicalseason 2 on July 24, 2025. The trailer shows Sheila Rubin as a renowned aerobics instructor thanks to the success of her “Body By Sheila” video. Sheila wants to capitalize on her newfound fame by expanding into a lifestyle brand. This means she has to go to parties and put up a smile even when she doesn’t want to because she has her “eyes on the prize” and the prize here is getting funding for her projects. Sheila meets Vinnie Green (Murray Bartlett), a fitness guru like her. Vinnie controls his own brand and Sheila, believing she can learn a thing or two from him, gets close to him. But, Sheila starts lusting after Vinnie, causing her marriage to be at risk. There are accusations of betrayal, secrets, and of course, plenty of aerobics in the trailer to prep us for what the new season has in store.
More Shows Like Physical That You Can Watch Now
Looking for more shows with glitter, glamour, and glow likePhysical? Here are a few you can check out.
Glow(2017 - 2019):LikePhysical,Glowis set in the 80s and follows a group of women who have found power in physical activity. But this time, that activity is wrestling.Glowfollows the personal and professional lives of a group of women in the 1980s syndicated women’s professional wrestling circuit Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW). The show was created byLiz FlahiveandCarly Menschand starsAlison Brie,Betty Gilpin,Sydelle Noel,Britney Young, andMarc Maron.Glowwas canceled after two seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic but you can watch all three seasons on Netflix.
Why Women Kill(2019 - Present):Set in different decades, the anthology dark comedy series tells the story of three women, all living in the same house, and how they deal with infidelity in their marriages. LikePhysical,Why Women Killshowcases unhappy housewives who put up a facade to the public while fighting internally.Why Women Killwas created byMarc Cherryand starsGinnifer Goodwin,Lucy Liu,Kirby Howell-Baptiste,Allison Tolman, andAlexandra Daddario.Why Women Killcurrently has two seasons with a third season underway. you’re able to watch the series on Paramount+.
Good Girls(2018 - 2021):Good Girlsfollows three suburban mothers, tired of always playing it safe and never taking risks. They decide to rob a supermarket but get more than they bargained for when their small robbery causes them to clash with a dangerous drug dealer. LikePhysical, these women continue to chase the life of crime to maintain power and control of their lives. Now, the women are caught up in secrets, family crises, debts, and money laundering schemes.Good Girlswas created byJenna Bansand starsChristina Hendricks,Retta,Mae Whitman,Matthew Lillard, andManny Montana. The show was canceled after four seasons but you can watch all seasons on Netflix.
