7.3/10437 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
7.5/10367 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
7.5/10330 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
7.6/10322 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
7.6/10311 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
7.5/10301 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
7.9/10318 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
8.4/10352 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
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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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:Apple TV+
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Nikki and Jason" is the best rated episode of "Trying" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 437 votes. Directed by Jim O'Hanlon and written by Andy Wolton, it aired on 5/1/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Ex-Girlfriend".