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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Trying Season 3 Episode 8 - The End of the Beginning
    8.9/10(418 votes)

    #1 - The End of the Beginning

    S3:E8

    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:Jim O'Hanlon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  2. Trying Season 2 Episode 8 - I'm Scared
    8.8/10(424 votes)

    #2 - I'm Scared

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  3. Trying Season 3 Episode 1 - Home
    8.7/10(399 votes)

    #3 - Home

    S3:E1

    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:Elliot Hegarty
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  4. Trying Season 1 Episode 8 - We Know the Way Out
    8.4/10(442 votes)

    #4 - We Know the Way Out

    S1:E8

    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

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  5. Trying Season 4 Episode 8 - Scott of the Atlantic
    8.4/10(269 votes)

    #5 - Scott of the Atlantic

    S4:E8

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

    Director:Ellie Heydon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  6. Trying Season 5 Episode 8 - WoodScott
    8.2/10(119 votes)

    #6 - WoodScott

    S5:E8

    Truths begin to emerge at a family festival.

    Director:Ollie Parsons
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  7. Trying Season 2 Episode 5 - Maddest Sweetest Thing
    8.1/10(329 votes)

    #7 - Maddest Sweetest Thing

    S2:E5

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

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  8. Trying Season 3 Episode 2 - The Circle
    8.1/10(305 votes)

    #8 - The Circle

    S3:E2

    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:Elliot Hegarty
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  9. Trying Season 5 Episode 4 - The Hurricane
    8.1/10(139 votes)

    #9 - The Hurricane

    S5:E4

    A natural disaster brings the family together.

    Director:Ollie Parsons
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  10. Trying Season 2 Episode 2 - The Sun on Your Back
    8.0/10(362 votes)

    #10 - The Sun on Your Back

    S2:E2

    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

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  11. Trying Season 2 Episode 7 - Lift Me Up
    8.0/10(324 votes)

    #11 - Lift Me Up

    S2:E7

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

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  12. Trying Season 3 Episode 4 - Little Steps
    8.0/10(284 votes)

    #12 - Little Steps

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Elliot Hegarty
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  13. Trying Season 4 Episode 2 - Ghosting
    8.0/10(248 votes)

    #13 - Ghosting

    S4:E2

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

    Director:Ellie Heydon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  14. Trying Season 5 Episode 1 - Rollercoaster
    8.0/10(157 votes)

    #14 - Rollercoaster

    S5:E1

    The fallout from Nikki's lie continues, as Kat's arrival threatens Nikki and Jason's family dynamic.

    Director:Ollie Parsons
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  15. Trying Season 5 Episode 7 - Tuscany
    8.0/10(104 votes)

    #15 - Tuscany

    S5:E7

    When Nikki and Jason escape to Tuscany, nothing goes as expected—at home or abroad.

    Director:Ollie Parsons
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  16. Trying Season 1 Episode 7 - Good Old Family Map
    7.9/10(403 votes)

    #16 - Good Old Family Map

    S1:E7

    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

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  17. Trying Season 2 Episode 4 - Helicopters
    7.9/10(324 votes)

    #17 - Helicopters

    S2:E4

    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:Jim O'Hanlon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  18. Trying Season 3 Episode 5 - Pick a Side
    7.9/10(259 votes)

    #18 - Pick a Side

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  19. Trying Season 4 Episode 1 - The Send-Off
    7.9/10(262 votes)

    #19 - The Send-Off

    S4:E1

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

    Director:Ellie Heydon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  20. Trying Season 4 Episode 7 - White Lies
    7.9/10(218 votes)

    #20 - White Lies

    S4:E7

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

    Director:Ellie Heydon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  21. Trying Season 2 Episode 1 - A Nice Boy
    7.8/10(369 votes)

    #21 - A Nice Boy

    S2:E1

    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

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  22. Trying Season 2 Episode 3 - Big Heads
    7.8/10(336 votes)

    #22 - Big Heads

    S2:E3

    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

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  23. Trying Season 2 Episode 6 - A Long Way Down
    7.8/10(310 votes)

    #23 - A Long Way Down

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  24. Trying Season 3 Episode 3 - Capture the Flag
    7.8/10(289 votes)

    #24 - Capture the Flag

    S3:E3

    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:Elliot Hegarty
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  25. Trying Season 3 Episode 6 - Feelings Are the Worst
    7.8/10(263 votes)

    #25 - Feelings Are the Worst

    S3:E6

    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.

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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Best Episodes Summary

"The End of the Beginning" is the best rated episode of "Trying". It scored 8.9/10 based on 418 votes. Directed by Jim O'Hanlon and written by Andy Wolton, it aired on 9/2/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "I'm Scared".