Episode 1
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27m8.5 / 10
Jason and Nikki wake up as the new parents of two kids they’ve barely met. But will they be able to keep both?
Episode credits
Directed by Elliot HegartyWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Sophie Fletcher, James Doherty
TV series
Trying
2020TV-145 seasons7.6 / 10
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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Not streaming in United States
Trying premiered May 1, 2020. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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 2
The Circle
26m8.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Elliot HegartyWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars James Doherty
Episode 3
Capture the Flag
27m8.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Elliot HegartyWritten by Andy Wolton
Episode 4
Little Steps
28m8.0 / 10
Planning Tyler’s birthday party proves trickier than Nikki and Jason expected—especially when Karen shares some difficult news.
Episode credits
Directed by Elliot HegartyWritten by Andy Wolton
Episode 5
Pick a Side
29m8.0 / 10
Jason makes a huge sacrifice for Tyler. Nikki attempts some tough love with Princess. Freddy tries a different sort of group therapy.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Elodie Blomfield, Brig Bennett
Episode 6
Feelings Are the Worst
30m8.5 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Andy Wolton
Episode 7
What a Banker
28m8.0 / 10
Scott’s book launch doesn’t go according to plan. Jason struggles with his new job. Nikki finally masters tough love.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Andy Wolton
Episode 8
The End of the Beginning
33m9.0 / 10finale
As Nikki and Jason prepare to find out if they can keep the kids forever, they make an impulsive decision that requires their family’s help.
Episode credits
Directed by Jim O'HanlonWritten by Andy Wolton
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Available now in United States
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Cast
Rafe SpallJason
Esther SmithNikki
Ophelia LovibondErica
Oliver ChrisFreddy
Yasmine Holness-DoveOlivia
Scarlett RaynerPrincessCooper TurnerTyler
Tarik MesfunEliazCredits
- Created by
- Andy Wolton
- Written by
- Andy Wolton, James Wood, Oriane Messina, Fay Rusling
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 40
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Apple TV
BBC StudiosUnited Kingdom
BBC Studios ComedyUnited Kingdom
Themes
adoptionaggressivearrogantauthoritariancheerfulcomfortingcynicalharsh