8.9/10333 votesLoading...#1 - The End of the Beginning
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 9/2/2022
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.
Director: N/A
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8.7/10335 votesLoading...#2 - I'm Scared
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 7/2/2021
Nikki and Jason must make a huge decision in a small amount of time.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.6/10315 votesLoading...#3 - Home
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 7/22/2022
Jason and Nikki wake up as the new parents of two kids they’ve barely met. But will they be able to keep both?
Director: N/A
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8.6/10178 votesLoading...#4 - Scott of the Atlantic
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 7/3/2024
Scott reaches the point of no return. Jason and his team face a moment of truth. Princess makes a huge discovery.
Director: N/A
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8.4/10352 votesLoading...#5 - We Know the Way Out
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/1/2020
Despite the added irritation of a new roommate, it's time for Nikki and Jason to face the adoption panel.
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
8.0/10290 votesLoading...#6 - The Sun on Your Back
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/21/2021
Penny sends Nikki and Jason to a fancy-dress party that could change their lives. Nikki helps her sister, Karen, choose a wedding dress.
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
8.0/10256 votesLoading...#7 - Maddest Sweetest Thing
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 6/11/2021
Nikki and Jason search for a bigger, child-friendly flat. Nikki fights for a promotion at work. Karen is tempted to cheat.
Director: N/A
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8.0/10242 votesLoading...#8 - The Circle
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 7/22/2022
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.
Director: N/A
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8.0/10168 votesLoading...#9 - Ghosting
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 5/22/2024
Nikki's impulsiveness sparks an unexpected night out with Jason and a mystery man.
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7.9/10318 votesLoading...#10 - Good Old Family Map
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/1/2020
Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse.
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
7.9/10257 votesLoading...#11 - Lift Me Up
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 6/25/2021
Planning Scott's stag night is a headache for Jason. Karen shares a secret with Nikki. Erica and Freddy's relationship begins to blur.
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7.9/10224 votesLoading...#12 - Little Steps
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2022
Planning Tyler’s birthday party proves trickier than Nikki and Jason expected—especially when Karen shares some difficult news.
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7.9/10201 votesLoading...#13 - Pick a Side
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 8/12/2022
Jason makes a huge sacrifice for Tyler. Nikki attempts some tough love with Princess. Freddy tries a different sort of group therapy.
Director: N/A
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7.9/10146 votesLoading...#14 - Airport Run
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 6/19/2024
Jason and Nikki's good intentions are derailed by old friends while, unbeknownst to them, their family is about to be rocked.
Director: N/A
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7.9/10138 votesLoading...#15 - White Lies
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 6/26/2024
Nikki looks for answers in Spain. Back at home, Jason has to call in reinforcements to avert a disaster.
Director: N/A
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7.8/10293 votesLoading...#16 - A Nice Boy
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 5/21/2021
Nikki and Jason have been approved to adopt, but they're finding the matching process a challenge. Social worker Penny has a plan.
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
7.8/10257 votesLoading...#17 - Helicopters
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 6/4/2021
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10231 votesLoading...#18 - Capture the Flag
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 7/29/2022
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10205 votesLoading...#19 - Feelings Are the Worst
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 8/19/2022
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.
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7.8/10192 votesLoading...#20 - What a Banker
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 8/26/2022
Scott’s book launch doesn’t go according to plan. Jason struggles with his new job. Nikki finally masters tough love.
Director: N/A
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7.8/10179 votesLoading...#21 - The Send-Off
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 5/22/2024
A loss brings the family together—and also threatens to tear it apart.
Director: N/A
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7.8/10147 votesLoading...#22 - Mother's Day
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 6/12/2024
A celebratory spa visit is surprisingly stressful. Jason's plan to bond his team spins out of control.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10264 votesLoading...#23 - Big Heads
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 5/28/2021
Jason's ex threatens to come between him and Nikki at a family funeral. Karen struggles to get Scott involved in their wedding planning.
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
7.7/10245 votesLoading...#24 - A Long Way Down
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 6/18/2021
Jason plays detective after a problem is revealed at Ben and Denise's party. Freddy struggles in his relationship.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10148 votesLoading...#25 - Road Trip
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 6/5/2024
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Trying
Every episode of Trying ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Trying!
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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:Apple TV+
Best Episodes Summary
"The End of the Beginning" is the best rated episode of "Trying". It scored 8.9/10 based on 333 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/2/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "I'm Scared".