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The Best Episodes of Physical

Every episode of Physical ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Physical!

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Sheila Rubin is a quietly tormented housewife in ’80s San Diego. Behind closed doors, she battles extreme personal demons and a vicious inner voice. But things change when she discovers aerobics, sparking a journey toward

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Physical Season 2 Episode 9 - Don't You Want to Get Better
    8.1/10(282 votes)

    #1 - Don't You Want to Get Better

    S2:E9

    In seclusion, Sheila searches for the courage and strength to face her demons.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Coleman Herbert

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  2. Physical Season 2 Episode 7 - Don't Try This at Home
    7.9/10(256 votes)

    #2 - Don't Try This at Home

    S2:E7

    With Danny and Greta pledging their support, Sheila makes a decision no one expects.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Coleman Herbert

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  3. Physical Season 1 Episode 9 - Let's Face the Facts
    7.8/10(341 votes)

    #3 - Let's Face the Facts

    S1:E9

    Sheila is determined to put aerobics behind her but finds the pull too strong. Tyler contends with an unexpected health condition.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Rosa Handelman

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  4. Physical Season 1 Episode 10 - Let's Get Together
    7.8/10(406 votes)

    #4 - Let's Get Together

    S1:E10

    With election day looming, Sheila entertains an intriguing proposition. Bunny's finances and Tyler's health come to a head.

    Directors:Stephanie Laing, Liza Johnson
    Writer:Annie Weisman

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  5. Physical Season 2 Episode 4 - Don't You Know
    7.6/10(265 votes)

    #5 - Don't You Know

    S2:E4

    Sheila solicits Bunny to fill in for her at promotional events. Greta and Ernie spice up their marriage.

    Director:Dan Laz Lazarovits
    Writer:K.C. Scott

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  6. Physical Season 2 Episode 8 - Don't You Run and Hide
    7.6/10(239 votes)

    #6 - Don't You Run and Hide

    S2:E8

    Sheila gets a look inside Vinnie Green’s operation. Danny does some soul-searching.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Rosa Handelman

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  7. Physical Season 1 Episode 6 - Let's Get It on Tape
    7.5/10(361 votes)

    #7 - Let's Get It on Tape

    S1:E6

    Sheila films two videos—one for aerobics and one for Danny's campaign—plunging herself deeper into debt and deception.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Lex Edness

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  8. Physical Season 2 Episode 3 - Don't You Go Far
    7.5/10(272 votes)

    #8 - Don't You Go Far

    S2:E3

    Pushing through haunting memories and physical pain, Sheila seeks relief in the class of a local fitness icon. Bunny visits someone from her past.

    Director:Dan Laz Lazarovits
    Writer:Jessica Dickey

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  9. Physical Season 2 Episode 5 - Don't You Want to Watch
    7.5/10(240 votes)

    #9 - Don't You Want to Watch

    S2:E5

    Tyler and Bunny concoct a scheme. John confides in someone who was close to his father. Sheila and Greta get advice from Vinnie Green.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Justin Bonilla

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  10. Physical Season 2 Episode 10 - Don't You Say It's Over
    7.5/10(237 votes)

    #10 - Don't You Say It's Over

    S2:E10

    With Sheila and Greta embarking on a new endeavor, Danny wants what he thinks he deserves.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Erika Schleich

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  11. Physical Season 1 Episode 3 - Let's Get Down to Business
    7.4/10(438 votes)

    #11 - Let's Get Down to Business

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Rosa Handelman

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  12. Physical Season 2 Episode 2 - Don't You Ever Stop
    7.4/10(272 votes)

    #12 - Don't You Ever Stop

    S2:E2

    Sheila is confronted as she performs an aerobics demonstration. Danny leads a group of young environmental activists.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Rachel Caris Love

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  13. Physical Season 2 Episode 6 - Don't You Have Enough
    7.4/10(235 votes)

    #13 - Don't You Have Enough

    S2:E6

    Danny makes some discoveries. Sheila and John discuss how to handle the threat. Greta proposes a new experience to the Rubins.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Jackie Li

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  14. Physical Season 1 Episode 4 - Let's Get This Party Started
    7.3/10(396 votes)

    #14 - Let's Get This Party Started

    S1:E4

    Danny hires a campaign manager from their past who causes friction with Sheila. Greta opens up about a nagging suspicion in her marriage.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Jessica Dickey

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  15. Physical Season 1 Episode 7 - Let's Take This Show on the Road
    7.3/10(349 votes)

    #15 - Let's Take This Show on the Road

    S1:E7

    The Rubins head to Los Angeles, where they visit the Logans in hopes of fundraising at a party. Breem's demons surface.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Annie Weisman

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  16. Physical Season 1 Episode 8 - Let's Not and Say We Did
    7.3/10(338 votes)

    #16 - Let's Not and Say We Did

    S1:E8

    In need of money, Sheila pays an unexpected visit to her parents—and her past. Greta finally confronts Ernie.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Justin Bonilla

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  17. Physical Season 2 Episode 1 - Don't You Want Me
    7.3/10(303 votes)

    #17 - Don't You Want Me

    S2:E1

    Sheila has replaced her former vice with a new one, while her frustration with Danny builds.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Annie Weisman

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  18. Physical Season 1 Episode 5 - Let's Agree to Disagree
    7.2/10(372 votes)

    #18 - Let's Agree to Disagree

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Alexandra Cunningham

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  19. Physical Season 3 Episode 1 - Like a Whole New Woman
    7.2/10(199 votes)

    #19 - Like a Whole New Woman

    S3:E1

    Sheila and Greta enlist an unlikely ally to protect Body by Sheila's financial freedom. A new menace supplants Sheila's inner voice.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Annie Weisman

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  20. Physical Season 1 Episode 2 - Let's Get Political
    7.1/10(474 votes)

    #20 - Let's Get Political

    S1:E2

    Desperate for more aerobics, Sheila struggles to get back to Bunny's studio while also helping Danny lock down a much-needed endorsement.

    Director:Liza Johnson
    Writer:Annie Weisman

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  21. Physical Season 3 Episode 4 - Like a Rocket
    7.1/10(185 votes)

    #21 - Like a Rocket

    S3:E4

    A fitness expo challenges Sheila's recovery when it brings her face to face with Kelly.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Yael Green

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  22. Physical Season 3 Episode 6 - Like You Mean It
    7.1/10(168 votes)

    #22 - Like You Mean It

    S3:E6

    Sheila can't escape her imagined enemy. Danny goes on a dangerous date.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Coleman Herbert

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  23. Physical Season 3 Episode 8 - Like a Mouse
    7.1/10(160 votes)

    #23 - Like a Mouse

    S3:E8

    Sheila and Greta envision a bold new future. Danny goes on a joyride. Maya acts up in front of Carlos.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Boo Killebrew

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  24. Physical Season 3 Episode 2 - Like a Bitch
    7.0/10(192 votes)

    #24 - Like a Bitch

    S3:E2

    Sheila's search for her public persona triggers repressed trauma. Breem hunts down a vandal. Danny discovers a new passion.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:Coleman Herbert

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  25. Physical Season 3 Episode 3 - Like It's on Fire
    7.0/10(186 votes)

    #25 - Like It's on Fire

    S3:E3

    New romance helps Sheila connect with her deeper self. Greta pursues a lucrative deal. Breem vies to impress the committee.

    Director:Stephanie Laing
    Writer:K.C. Scott

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Best Episodes Summary

"Don't You Want to Get Better" is the best rated episode of "Physical". It scored 8.1/10 based on 282 votes. Directed by Stephanie Laing and written by Coleman Herbert, it aired on 7/28/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Don't Try This at Home".