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
A loss brings the family together—and also threatens to tear it apart.
Directed by Ellie HeydonWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Sian Brooke, Darren Boyd, Marian McLoughlin, Roderick Smith, Phil Davis, Kenneth Cranham, Clare Higgins, Paul Kaye
Episode 2
Nikki's impulsiveness sparks an unexpected night out with Jason and a mystery man.
Directed by Ellie HeydonWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Sian Brooke, Darren Boyd, Matilda Flower, Javone Prince, Jim Broadbent, David Kapfunde, Nathan Welsh, Lucy Heath
Episode 3
A family party leads to a life-changing decision for the birthday boy.
Directed by Ellie HeydonWritten by Andy Wolton, James WoodGuest stars Sian Brooke, Darren Boyd, Phil Davis, Marian McLoughlin, Roderick Smith
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Ellie HeydonWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Sian Brooke, Darren Boyd, Javone Prince
Episode 5
A celebratory spa visit is surprisingly stressful. Jason's plan to bond his team spins out of control.
Directed by Ellie HeydonWritten by Andy Wolton, Oriane Messina, Fay RuslingGuest stars Oliver Chris, Sian Brooke, Darren Boyd, Marian McLoughlin, Roderick Smith, Ruxandra Porojnicu, Lu Corfield, Borislava Stratieva
Episode 6
Jason and Nikki's good intentions are derailed by old friends while, unbeknownst to them, their family is about to be rocked.
Directed by Ellie HeydonWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Oliver Chris, Darren Boyd, Phil Davis, Karl Collins, Susannah Wise, Bruce Mackinnon, Tian-Lan Chaudhry, Nicola Wright
Episode 7
Nikki looks for answers in Spain. Back at home, Jason has to call in reinforcements to avert a disaster.
Directed by Ellie HeydonWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Sian Brooke, Phil Davis, Marian McLoughlin, Roderick Smith, Meghan Treadway, Dominique Moore, Julio Arnau, Charlotte Riley
Episode 8
Scott reaches the point of no return. Jason and his team face a moment of truth. Princess makes a huge discovery.
Directed by Ellie HeydonWritten by Andy WoltonGuest stars Oliver Chris, Sian Brooke, Darren Boyd, Matilda Flower, Javone Prince, David Kapfunde, Nathan Welsh, Phil Davis
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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