The BEST episodes of Trying season 1

Every episode of Trying season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Trying season 1!

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?

Last Updated: 10/26/2024Network: Apple TV+Status: Continuing
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We Know the Way Out
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7.75
179 votes

#1 - We Know the Way Out

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/1/2020

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

Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon
Good Old Family Map
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7.53
178 votes

#2 - Good Old Family Map

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/1/2020

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

Writer: Andy Wolton
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Show Me the Love
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7.42
197 votes

#3 - Show Me the Love

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/1/2020

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

Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Someone Else's Kids
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7.41
202 votes

#4 - 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.

Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon
Rainbow Castle People
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7.38
211 votes

#5 - 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.

Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon
Tickets for a Queue
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7.31
224 votes

#6 - 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.

Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Ex-Girlfriend
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7.20
246 votes

#7 - 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.

Writer: Andy Wolton
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Nikki and Jason
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7.18
302 votes

#8 - Nikki and Jason

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/2020

When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring adoption.

Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV