In sunny 1980s San Diego, Physical tells the story of Sheila Rubin, a quietly tortured housewife supporting her controversial husband in his bid for state assembly. However, behind closed doors, Sheila has an unspoken dark humor about life that rarely surfaces with others. She's also struggling with personal demons related to self-image. One day, she finds release through aerobics, which becomes the catalyst for her empowerment and a revolutionary business venture using videotape technology. The series follows Sheila as she transforms from a stifled, overlooked enabler into a powerful female lifestyle guru who was radical at the time but is now taken for granted today.
Aired: Jun 18, 2021Sheila discovers aerobics as a new outlet for her body anxiety. Danny, her hu...
