The WORST episodes of Trying
Every episode of Trying ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#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.
#7 - A Nice Boy
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/21/2021
Nikki and Jason have been approved to adopt, but they’re finding the matching process a challenge. Social worker Penny has a plan.
#8 - The Send Off
Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/22/2024
A loss brings the family together—and also threatens to tear it apart.
#9 - Ghosting
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/22/2024
Nikki’s impulsiveness sparks an unexpected night out with Jason and a mystery man.
#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 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - Capture the Flag
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/29/2022
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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - Little Steps
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2022
Planning Tyler’s birthday party proves trickier than Nikki and Jason expected—especially when Karen shares some difficult news.
#17 - 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.
#18 - The Circle
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/22/2022
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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - The Sun on Your Back
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/21/2021
Penny sends Nikki and Jason to a fancy-dress party that could change their lives. Nikki helps her sister Karen choose a wedding dress.
#21 - 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.
#22 - Helicopters
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/4/2021
Nikki and Jason make a hopeful visit on their adoption journey. Nikki sets Erica up with Jason’s friend. Karen is drawn to Deven, a single dad.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - Maddest Sweetest Thing
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/11/2021
Nikki and Jason search for a bigger, child-friendly flat. Nikki fights for a promotion at work. Karen is tempted to cheat.