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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 3 - Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor
    7.1/10(204 votes)

    #1 - Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor

    S4:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:James Wood

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  2. Trying Season 1 Episode 1 - Nikki and Jason
    7.3/10(499 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Trying Season 1 Episode 2 - The Ex-Girlfriend
    7.5/10(421 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Trying Season 1 Episode 3 - Tickets for a Queue
    7.5/10(380 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Trying Season 1 Episode 6 - Show Me the Love
    7.5/10(340 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Trying Season 1 Episode 4 - Rainbow Castle People
    7.6/10(368 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Trying Season 1 Episode 5 - Someone Else's Kids
    7.6/10(355 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Trying Season 4 Episode 4 - Road Trip
    7.7/10(191 votes)

    #8 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Trying Season 4 Episode 5 - Mother's Day
    7.7/10(187 votes)

    #9 - Mother's Day

    S4:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Trying Season 2 Episode 1 - A Nice Boy
    7.8/10(326 votes)

    #10 - A Nice Boy

    S2:E1

    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

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  11. Trying Season 2 Episode 3 - Big Heads
    7.8/10(297 votes)

    #11 - Big Heads

    S2:E3

    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

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  12. Trying Season 2 Episode 6 - A Long Way Down
    7.8/10(273 votes)

    #12 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Trying Season 3 Episode 3 - Capture the Flag
    7.8/10(258 votes)

    #13 - Capture the Flag

    S3:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Trying Season 3 Episode 6 - Feelings Are the Worst
    7.8/10(235 votes)

    #14 - Feelings Are the Worst

    S3:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Trying Season 3 Episode 7 - What a Banker
    7.8/10(222 votes)

    #15 - What a Banker

    S3:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Trying Season 4 Episode 1 - The Send-Off
    7.8/10(223 votes)

    #16 - The Send-Off

    S4:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Trying Season 1 Episode 7 - Good Old Family Map
    7.9/10(360 votes)

    #17 - Good Old Family Map

    S1:E7

    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

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  18. Trying Season 2 Episode 4 - Helicopters
    7.9/10(288 votes)

    #18 - Helicopters

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Trying Season 3 Episode 5 - Pick a Side
    7.9/10(229 votes)

    #19 - Pick a Side

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Trying Season 4 Episode 6 - Airport Run
    7.9/10(187 votes)

    #20 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Trying Season 4 Episode 7 - White Lies
    7.9/10(179 votes)

    #21 - White Lies

    S4:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Trying Season 2 Episode 2 - The Sun on Your Back
    8.0/10(324 votes)

    #22 - The Sun on Your Back

    S2:E2

    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

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  23. Trying Season 2 Episode 5 - Maddest Sweetest Thing
    8.0/10(288 votes)

    #23 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Trying Season 2 Episode 7 - Lift Me Up
    8.0/10(288 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Trying Season 3 Episode 4 - Little Steps
    8.0/10(252 votes)

    #25 - Little Steps

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor" is the worst rated episode of "Trying". It scored 7.1/10 based on 204 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by James Wood, it aired on 5/29/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Nikki and Jason".