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The Worst Episodes of Trying

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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:Apple TV+

Worst Episodes Summary

"Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor" is the worst rated episode of "Trying". It scored 7.1/10 based on 160 votes. Directed by N/A 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".

  • Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor
    7.1/10160 votes
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    #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
    7.3/10437 votes
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    #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
    7.5/10367 votes
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    #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
    7.5/10330 votes
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    #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
    7.5/10301 votes
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    #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
    7.6/10322 votes
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    #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
    7.6/10311 votes
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    #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
    7.7/10264 votes
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    #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
    7.7/10245 votes
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    #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

  • Road Trip
    7.7/10148 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • A Nice Boy
    7.8/10293 votes
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    #11 - 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
    7.8/10257 votes
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    #12 - 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
    7.8/10231 votes
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    #13 - 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
    7.8/10205 votes
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    #14 - 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
    7.8/10192 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • The Send-Off
    7.8/10179 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • Mother's Day
    7.8/10147 votes
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    #17 - 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
    7.9/10318 votes
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    #18 - 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

  • Lift Me Up
    7.9/10257 votes
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    #19 - 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

  • Little Steps
    7.9/10224 votes
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    #20 - Little Steps

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2022

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pick a Side
    7.9/10201 votes
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    #21 - 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

  • Airport Run
    7.9/10146 votes
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    #22 - 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
    7.9/10138 votes
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    #23 - 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
    8.0/10290 votes
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    #24 - 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
    8.0/10256 votes
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    #25 - 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