The BEST episodes of Trying
Every episode of Trying ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The 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?
#1 - White Lies
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/26/2024
Nikki looks for answers in Spain. Back at home, Jason has to call in reinforcements to avert a disaster.
#2 - Feelings Are the Worst
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/19/2022
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.
#3 - What a Banker
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/26/2022
Scott’s book launch doesn’t go according to plan. Jason struggles with his new job. Nikki finally masters tough love.
#4 - The End of the Beginning
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/2/2022
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.
#5 - The Send Off
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/22/2024
A loss brings the family together—and also threatens to tear it apart.
#6 - Ghosting
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/22/2024
Nikki’s impulsiveness sparks an unexpected night out with Jason and a mystery man.
#7 - Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/29/2024
A family party leads to a life-changing decision for the birthday boy.
#8 - Road Trip
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/5/2024
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.
#9 - Mother's Day
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/12/2024
A celebratory spa visit is surprisingly stressful. Jason’s plan to bond his team spins out of control.
#10 - Airport Run
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/19/2024
Jason and Nikki’s good intentions are derailed by old friends while, unbeknownst to them, their family is about to be rocked.
#11 - Pick a Side
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/12/2022
Jason makes a huge sacrifice for Tyler. Nikki attempts some tough love with Princess. Freddy tries a different sort of group therapy.
#12 - Scott of the Atlantic
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/3/2024
Scott reaches the point of no return. Jason and his team face a moment of truth. Princess makes a huge discovery.
#13 - Rollercoaster
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2026
The fallout from Nikki’s lie continues, as Kat’s arrival threatens Nikki and Jason’s family dynamic.
#14 - First Days
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/15/2026
Nikki and Jason start new chapters in their lives. Karen makes a shocking discovery.
#15 - The Mousetrap
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/22/2026
While Jason recaptures his youth, Nikki meets a new coworker. Karen learns the cost of keeping a secret.
#16 - The Hurricane
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2026
A natural disaster brings the family together.
#18 - Halloween
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/12/2026
Nikki and Jason’s date night is derailed by suspicion, as Princess’ night spirals out of control.
#19 - Tuscany
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/19/2026
When Nikki and Jason escape to Tuscany, nothing goes as expected—at home or abroad.
#21 - Big Heads
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/28/2021
Jason’s ex threatens to come between him and Nikki at a family funeral. Karen struggles to get Scott involved in their wedding planning.
#22 - The Ex-Girlfriend
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/1/2020
Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend.
#23 - Tickets for a Queue
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/1/2020
Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.
#24 - Rainbow Castle People
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/2020
After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.
#25 - Someone Else's Kids
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2020
Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends’ children for a day.