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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 Worst Episode
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    Trying Season 4 Episode 1 - The Send-Off
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Trying Season 4 Episode 2 - Ghosting
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Trying Season 4 Episode 3 - Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor

    S4:E3

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

    Director:Ellie Heydon
    Writers:Andy Wolton, James Wood

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  4. Trying Season 4 Episode 4 - Road Trip
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    #4 - Road Trip

    S4:E4

    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:Ellie Heydon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  5. Trying Season 4 Episode 5 - Mother's Day
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Mother's Day

    S4:E5

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

    Director:Ellie Heydon
    Writers:Andy Wolton, Oriane Messina, Fay Rusling

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  6. Trying Season 4 Episode 6 - Airport Run
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Airport Run

    S4:E6

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

    Director:Ellie Heydon
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  7. Trying Season 4 Episode 7 - White Lies
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Trying Season 4 Episode 8 - Scott of the Atlantic
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Trying Season 5 Episode 1 - Rollercoaster
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Trying Season 5 Episode 7 - Tuscany
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Trying Season 1 Episode 3 - Tickets for a Queue
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Tickets for a Queue

    S1:E3

    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

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  12. Trying Season 1 Episode 1 - Nikki and Jason
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Nikki and Jason

    S1:E1

    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

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  13. Trying Season 1 Episode 2 - The Ex-Girlfriend
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #13 - The Ex-Girlfriend

    S1:E2

    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

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  14. Trying Season 5 Episode 2 - First Days
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - First Days

    S5:E2

    Nikki and Jason start new chapters in their lives. Karen makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Ollie Parsons
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  15. Trying Season 5 Episode 3 - The Mousetrap
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - The Mousetrap

    S5:E3

    While Jason recaptures his youth, Nikki meets a new coworker. Karen learns the cost of keeping a secret.

    Director:Ollie Parsons
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  16. Trying Season 5 Episode 4 - The Hurricane
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - The Hurricane

    S5:E4

    A natural disaster brings the family together.

    Director:Ollie Parsons
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  17. Trying Season 5 Episode 5 - Ick
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Ick

    S5:E5

    Jason and Nikki each must face reality. Vic crumbles under the pressure of his own success.

    Director:Ollie Parsons
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  18. Trying Season 5 Episode 6 - Halloween
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Halloween

    S5:E6

    Nikki and Jason's date night is derailed by suspicion, as Princess' night spirals out of control.

    Director:Ollie Parsons
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  19. Trying Season 5 Episode 8 - WoodScott
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - WoodScott

    S5:E8

    Truths begin to emerge at a family festival.

    Director:Ollie Parsons
    Writer:Andy Wolton

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  20. Trying Season 1 Episode 5 - Someone Else's Kids
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Someone Else's Kids

    S1:E5

    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

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  21. Trying Season 1 Episode 6 - Show Me the Love
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Show Me the Love

    S1:E6

    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

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  22. Trying Season 2 Episode 5 - Maddest Sweetest Thing
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Trying Season 2 Episode 6 - A Long Way Down
    7.5/10(2 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 2 Episode 7 - Lift Me Up
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Trying Season 1 Episode 4 - Rainbow Castle People
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Rainbow Castle People

    S1:E4

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Send-Off" is the worst rated episode of "Trying". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Ellie Heydon and written by Andy Wolton, it aired on 5/22/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Ghosting".