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Trying

Fri, May 1, 2020
  • Comedy
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

All Nikki and Jason want is a baby—the one thing they can't have. So they decide to adopt. With their dysfunctional friends, screwball families, and chaotic lives, will the adoption panel agree that they're ready to be parents?

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Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Rafe Spall
    Rafe Spall
    as Jason
  • Esther Smith
    Esther Smith
    as Nikki
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Episodes

5 seasons · 40 episodes

Running · 8 upcoming · 32 aired
Season 1
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    Nikki and Jason
    Aired · Fri, May 1, 2020 · 28m

    When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring adoption.

  • E2
    The Ex-Girlfriend
    Aired · Fri, May 1, 2020 · 28m

    Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend

  • E3
    Tickets for a Queue
    Aired · Fri, May 1, 2020 · 29m

    Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.

  • E4
    Rainbow Castle People
    Aired · Fri, May 1, 2020 · 29m

    After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.

  • E5
    Someone Else's Kids
    Aired · Fri, May 1, 2020 · 26m

    Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends' children for a day.

  • E6
    Show Me the Love
    Aired · Fri, May 1, 2020 · 27m

    Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news.

  • E7
    Good Old Family Map
    Aired · Fri, May 1, 2020 · 27m

    Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse.

  • E8
    We Know the Way Out
    Aired · Fri, May 1, 2020 · 30m

    Despite the added irritation of a new roommate, it's time for Nikki and Jason to face the adoption panel.

Season 2
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    A Nice Boy
    Aired · Fri, May 21, 2021 · 27m

    Nikki and Jason have been approved to adopt, but they're finding the matching process a challenge. Social worker Penny has a plan.

  • E2
    The Sun on Your Back
    Aired · Fri, May 21, 2021 · 30m

    Penny sends Nikki and Jason to a fancy-dress party that could change their lives. Nikki helps her sister, Karen, choose a wedding dress.

  • E3
    Big Heads
    Aired · Fri, May 28, 2021 · 28m

    Jason's ex threatens to come between him and Nikki at a family funeral. Karen struggles to get Scott involved in their wedding planning.

  • E4
    Helicopters
    Aired · Fri, Jun 4, 2021 · 30m

    Nikki and Jason make a hopeful visit on their adoption journey. Nikki sets Erica up with Jason's friend. Karen is drawn to Deven, a single dad.

  • E5
    Maddest Sweetest Thing
    Aired · Fri, Jun 11, 2021 · 29m

    Nikki and Jason search for a bigger, child-friendly flat. Nikki fights for a promotion at work. Karen is tempted to cheat.

  • E6
    A Long Day Down
    Aired · Fri, Jun 18, 2021 · 27m

    Jason plays detective after a problem is revealed at Ben and Denise's party. Freddy struggles in his relationship.

  • E7
    Lift Me Up
    Aired · Fri, Jun 25, 2021 · 27m

    Planning Scott's stag night is a headache for Jason. Karen shares a secret with Nikki. Erica and Freddy's relationship begins to blur.

  • E8
    I'm Scared
    Aired · Fri, Jul 2, 2021 · 29m

    Nikki and Jason must make a huge decision in a small amount of time.

Season 3
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    Home
    Aired · Fri, Jul 22, 2022 · 27m

    Jason and Nikki wake up as the new parents of two kids they've barely met. But will they be able to keep both?

  • E2
    The Circle
    Aired · Fri, Jul 22, 2022 · 26m

    Jason worries that Tyler will be bullied at school. Nikki has to fire someone at work. Bad news from the landlord forces Jason to take a big gamble.

  • E3
    Capture the Flag
    Aired · Fri, Jul 29, 2022 · 27m

    On a camping weekend, Nikki and Jason try to bond with the kids. At home, Karen faces an existential crisis and Freddy realizes he's lonely.

  • E4
    Little Steps
    Aired · Fri, Aug 5, 2022 · 28m

    Planning Tyler's birthday party proves trickier than Nikki and Jason expected—especially when Karen shares some difficult news

  • E5
    Pick a Side
    Aired · Fri, Aug 12, 2022 · 29m

    Jason makes a huge sacrifice for Tyler. Nikki attempts some tough love with Princess. Freddy tries a different sort of group therapy.

  • E6
    Feelings Are the Worst
    Aired · Fri, Aug 19, 2022 · 30m

    Jason and Nikki's future with the kids appears to be in jeopardy after a mistake. Tyler says goodbye to a friend. Scott lands a book deal.

  • E7
    What a Banker
    Aired · Fri, Aug 26, 2022 · 28m

    Scott's book launch doesn't go according to plan. Jason struggles with his new job. Nikki finally masters tough love.

  • E8
    The End of the Beginning
    Aired · Fri, Sep 2, 2022 · 33m

    Season finale. As Nikki and Jason prepare to find out if they can keep the kids forever, they make an impulsive decision that requires their family's help.

Season 4
8 episodes · 8 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Send-Off
    Aired · Wed, May 22, 2024 · 28m

    A loss brings the family together—and also threatens to tear it apart.

  • E2
    Ghosting
    Aired · Wed, May 22, 2024 · 27m

    Nikki's impulsiveness sparks an unexpected night out with Jason and a mystery man.

  • E3
    Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor
    Aired · Wed, May 29, 2024 · 27m

    A family party leads to a life-changing decision for the birthday boy.

  • E4
    Road Trip
    Aired · Wed, Jun 5, 2024 · 26m

    On a mission to help Tyler fit in, Jason starts a junior soccer team. Nikki, Karen, and Princess travel to Brighton—and one of them has a secret.

  • E5
    Mother's Day
    Aired · Wed, Jun 12, 2024 · 28m

    A celebratory spa visit is surprisingly stressful. Jason's plan to bond his team spins out of control.

  • E6
    Airport Run
    Aired · Wed, Jun 19, 2024 · 27m

    Jason and Nikki's good intentions are derailed by old friends while, unbeknownst to them, their family is about to be rocked.

  • E7
    White Lies
    Aired · Wed, Jun 26, 2024 · 31m

    Nikki looks for answers in Spain. Back at home, Jason has to call in reinforcements to avert a disaster.

  • E8
    Scott of the Atlantic
    Aired · Wed, Jul 3, 2024 · 31m

    Season finale. Scott reaches the point of no return. Jason and his team face a moment of truth. Princess makes a huge discovery.

Season 5
8 episodes · 8 upcoming
▾
  • E1
    TBA
    Drops · Wed, Jul 8, 2026
  • E2
    TBA
    Drops · Wed, Jul 15, 2026
  • E3
    TBA
    Drops · Wed, Jul 22, 2026
  • E4
    TBA
    Drops · Wed, Jul 29, 2026
  • E5
    TBA
    Drops · Wed, Aug 5, 2026
  • E6
    TBA
    Drops · Wed, Aug 12, 2026
  • E7
    TBA
    Drops · Wed, Aug 19, 2026
  • E8
    TBA
    Drops · Wed, Aug 26, 2026