The Best Episodes of Trying Season 1
Every episode of Trying Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Trying Season 1!
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?
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Trying" season 1 is "Nikki and Jason", rated 7.3/10 from 427 user votes. It was directed by Jim O'Hanlon and written by Andy Wolton. "Nikki and Jason" aired on 5/1/2020 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Ex-Girlfriend".
7.3/10 427 votes#1 - Nikki and Jason
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/2020
When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
7.5/10 361 votes#2 - The Ex-Girlfriend
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/1/2020
Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
7.5/10 325 votes#3 - Tickets for a Queue
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/1/2020
Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
7.6/10 317 votes#4 - Rainbow Castle People
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/2020
After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
7.6/10 306 votes#5 - Someone Else's Kids
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2020
Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends' children for a day.
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
7.5/10 296 votes#6 - Show Me the Love
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/1/2020
Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news.
Director: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
7.9/10 312 votes#7 - 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
8.4/10 346 votes#8 - 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