Trying

10 Best 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 chaotic lives, will the adoption panel agree that they’re ready to be parents?

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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#15 - Ghosting (Season 4 - Episode 2)

Nikki's impulsiveness sparks an unexpected night out with Jason and a mystery man.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 103 votes.

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#14 - Airport Run (Season 4 - Episode 6)

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Jason and Nikki's good intentions are derailed by old friends while, unbeknownst to them, their family is about to be rocked.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 96 votes.

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#13 - Capture the Flag (Season 3 - Episode 3)

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.

The episode was rated 7.36 from 127 votes.

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#12 - Rainbow Castle People (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.

The episode was rated 7.38 from 213 votes.

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#11 - Mother's Day (Season 4 - Episode 5)

A celebratory spa visit is surprisingly stressful. Jason's plan to bond his team spins out of control.

The episode was rated 7.39 from 90 votes.

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#10 - The Circle (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 123 votes.

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#9 - Someone Else's Kids (Season 1 - 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.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 206 votes.

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#8 - Show Me the Love (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 201 votes.

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#7 - Little Steps (Season 3 - Episode 4)

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

The episode was rated 7.43 from 120 votes.

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#6 - Good Old Family Map (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 181 votes.

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#5 - Pick a Side (Season 3 - Episode 5)

Jason makes a huge sacrifice for Tyler. Nikki attempts some tough love with Princess. Freddy tries a different sort of group therapy.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 118 votes.

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#4 - Scott of the Atlantic (Season 4 - Episode 8)

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Scott reaches the point of no return. Jason and his team face a moment of truth. Princess makes a huge discovery.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 90 votes.

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#3 - We Know the Way Out (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Despite the added irritation of a new roommate, it's time for Nikki and Jason to face the adoption panel.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 181 votes.

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#2 - Home (Season 3 - Episode 1)

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Jason and Nikki wake up as the new parents of two kids they’ve barely met. But will they be able to keep both?

The episode was rated 7.77 from 139 votes.

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#1 - The End of the Beginning (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 123 votes.

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