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

Nikki and Jason

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

The Ex-Girlfriend

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

Tickets for a Queue

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

Rainbow Castle People

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

Someone Else's Kids

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

Show Me the Love

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

Good Old Family Map

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

We Know the Way Out

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

A Nice Boy

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

The Sun on Your Back

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

Big Heads

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.

Helicopters

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

Maddest Sweetest Thing

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

A Long Way Down

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

Lift Me Up

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

I'm Scared

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

Home

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.

The Circle

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.

Capture the Flag

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

Little Steps

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

Pick a Side

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.

Feelings Are the Worst

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

What a Banker

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.

The End of the Beginning

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

The Send-Off

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

Ghosting

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

Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor

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.

Road Trip

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

Mother's Day

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

Airport Run

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

White Lies

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

Scott of the Atlantic

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?

The Best Seasons of Trying

The Best Seasons of Trying

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