TV series
Together they're a family.
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?
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Trying premiered May 1, 2020. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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?
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Episode 1
When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Phil Davis, Paula Wilcox, Robyn Cara, Ava Talbot
Episode 2
Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Sian Brooke, Darren Boyd, Diana Pozharskaya, Cush Jumbo
Episode 3
Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Tarik Mesfun, Robyn Cara
Episode 4
After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Robyn Cara, Marian McLoughlin, Imelda Staunton, Ava Talbot
Episode 5
Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends' children for a day.
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Tarik Mesfun, Phil Davis, Paula Wilcox, Sian Brooke, Darren Boyd, Cush Jumbo, Robyn Cara, Marian McLoughlin
Episode 6
Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news.
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Andy Wolton
Episode 7
Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse.
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Andy Wolton
Episode 8
Despite the added irritation of a new roommate, it's time for Nikki and Jason to face the adoption panel.
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Ava Talbot
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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