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Every episode of Trying ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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 chaotic lives, will the adoption panel agree that they're ready to be parents?

Genre:Comedy
Network:Apple TV+

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Trying" is "Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor", rated 7.1/10 from 149 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by James Wood. "Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor" aired on 5/29/2024 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Nikki and Jason".

  • Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor
    7.1/10 149 votes

    #1 - Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 5/29/2024

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: James Wood

  • Nikki and Jason
    7.3/10 427 votes

    #2 - 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

  • The Ex-Girlfriend
    7.5/10 361 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Tickets for a Queue
    7.5/10 325 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Show Me the Love
    7.5/10 296 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Rainbow Castle People
    7.6/10 317 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Someone Else's Kids
    7.6/10 306 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Big Heads
    7.7/10 258 votes

    #8 - 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

  • A Long Way Down
    7.7/10 238 votes

    #9 - 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

  • A Nice Boy
    7.8/10 284 votes

    #10 - 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

  • Helicopters
    7.8/10 251 votes

    #11 - 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

  • Capture the Flag
    7.8/10 225 votes

    #12 - 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

  • Feelings Are the Worst
    7.8/10 198 votes

    #13 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What a Banker
    7.8/10 186 votes

    #14 - 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

    Writer: N/A

  • Road Trip
    7.8/10 134 votes

    #15 - 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

  • Mother's Day
    7.8/10 133 votes

    #16 - 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

  • Good Old Family Map
    7.9/10 312 votes

    #17 - 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

  • Pick a Side
    7.9/10 194 votes

    #18 - 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

    Writer: N/A

  • The Send-Off
    7.9/10 162 votes

    #19 - 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

    Writer: N/A

  • Airport Run
    7.9/10 130 votes

    #20 - 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

    Writer: N/A

  • White Lies
    7.9/10 123 votes

    #21 - 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

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sun on Your Back
    8.0/10 284 votes

    #22 - 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

  • Maddest Sweetest Thing
    8.0/10 249 votes

    #23 - 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

    Writer: N/A

  • Lift Me Up
    8.0/10 250 votes

    #24 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Circle
    8.0/10 236 votes

    #25 - 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

    Writer: N/A