Physical season 3: next episode and everything we know about the Rose Byrne series

Dierdre Friel and Rose Byrne in Physical
Dierdre Friel and Rose Byrne in Physical (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

Put on your neon leggings, because it's time for Physical season 3. The Apple TV Plus series starring Rose Byrne is back for its final time, as the new season serves as the last for the dark comedy. 

Created by Annie Weisman, Physical takes us back to the 1980s, where a struggling housewife, Sheila, finds an outlet that allows her to find an unlikely source of power: aerobic exercising. We've seen Sheila get out of her unsatisfying marriage, get involved with dangerous people and confront her own demons on her way to creating an exercise empire. So what lies in store for her?

Here is everything that you need to know about Physical season 3.

When is the next Physical season 3 episode?

With the release of Physical season 3 episode 10 on Apple TV Plus on Wednesday, September 27, that marks the end for the Rose Bryne-led comedy.

Here is the official synopsis for the series finale, titled "Like a Prayer":

"Sheila uses aerobics to foster connection and healing."

Physical season 3 plot

Here is the official synopsis for Physical season 3:

"Sheila finds her status challenged by rising celebrity exercise goddess Kelly Kilmartin, who becomes not only a professional threat, but manages to get in her head. Will Sheila prevail, or will Kelly’s presence in her life undermine the hard-earned healing and stability that Sheila has worked so hard for."

Physical season 3 episodes

Here are the synopses for the Physical season 3 episodes that are currently available:

Physical season 3 episode 1, "Like a Whole New Woman"
"Sheila and Greta enlist and unlikely ally to protect Body by Sheila's financial freedom. A new menace supplants Sheila's inner voice."

Physical season 3 episode 2, "Like a Bitch"
"Sheila's search for her public persona triggers repressed trauma. Breem hunts down a vandal. Dany discovers a new passion."

Physical season 3 episode 3, "Like It's on Fire"
"New romance helps Sheila connect with her deeper self. Greta pursues a lucrative deal. Breem vies to impress the committee." 

Physical season 3 episode 4, "Like a Rocket"
"A fitness expo challenges Sheila's recovery when it brings her face to face with Kelly."

Physical season 3 episode 5, "Like Crazy"
"A reeling Sheila risks her most important business partnership. Danny reaches out for help. Breem struggles to support his wife."

Physical season 3 episode 6, "Like You Mean It"
"Sheila can't escape her imagined enemy. Danny goes on a dangerous date.

Physical season 3 episode 7, "Like No One's Watching"
"Bitter competition pushes Sheila and Greta to the edge. Breem learns about his family. Intrusive thoughts force Sheila to question her relationship."

Physical season 3 episode 8, "Like a Mouse"
"Sheila and Greta envision a bold new future. Danny goes on a joyride. Maya acts up in front of Carlos."

Physical season 3 episode 9, "Like We Never Left"
"Maya forces Sheila and Danny to work together."

Physical season 3 episode 10, "Like a Prayer"
"Sheila uses aerobics to foster connection and healing."

Physical season 3 cast

Rose Byrne and Zooey Deschanel in Physical

Rose Byrne and Zooey Deschanel in Physical (Image credit: Apple TV Plus)

Rose Byrne headlines Physical as Sheila Rubin. Byrne has become a fixture on Apple TV Plus not just with Physical but also with her recent series Platonic, starring alongside Seth Rogen, and appearing in the movie Spirited. Fans are also familiar with Byrne from her roles in Mrs. America, Neighbors, Spy and Bridesmaids.

Returning cast members for the series include Diedre Friel (Somewhere in Queens, New Amsterdam) as Sheila's best friend and business partner Greta, Rory Scovel (Babylon, Superstore) as Sheila's ex-husband Danny and Paul Sparks (House of Cards, Boardwalk Empire) as real estate mogul John Breem.

New to the Physical cast this season is Zooey Deschanel, taking on the role of Kelly Kilmartin. This is Deschanel's first TV role since New Girl concluded. Among her other well-known credits are (500) Days of Summer, Yes Man and Your Highness.

Physical season 3 trailer

Things seem to be going well for Sheila finally, that is until she comes face to face with Kelly Kilmartin. Check out what that is going to look like in the Physical season 3 trailer. 

How to watch Physical season 3

Physical is an Apple TV Plus original series, which means that it is exclusively available on Apple TV Plus and requires a subscription to watch. There is still an Apple TV Plus free trial (one of the few still available from streaming services) before the monthly subscription fee has to kick in. 

Michael Balderston

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