Trying
Together they're a family.
TV-142020•7.6/10
Comedy
Ratings
🎬TMDb
7.6/10(140)
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?
Production
BBC Studios
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
May 1, 2020
Last Aired
August 26, 2026
Networks
Apple TV
Created By
Andy Wolton
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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Nikki and Jason
Air date: 2020-05-01
When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring
E2
The Ex-Girlfriend
Air date: 2020-05-01
Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend
E3
Tickets for a Queue
Air date: 2020-05-01
Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.
E4
Rainbow Castle People
Air date: 2020-05-01
After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.
E5
Someone Else's Kids
Air date: 2020-05-01
Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends' children for a day.
E6
Show Me the Love
Air date: 2020-05-01
Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news.
E7
Good Old Family Map
Air date: 2020-05-01
Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse.
E8
We Know the Way Out
Air date: 2020-05-01
Despite the added irritation of a new roommate, it's time for Nikki and Jason to face the adoption panel.
Cast
Rafe Spall
Jason
Esther Smith
Nikki
Scarlett Rayner
Princess
Cooper Turner
Tyler
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