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?

Last Updated: 10/26/2024Network: Apple TV+Status: Continuing
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Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor
star
7.05
99 votes

#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.

Directors: Ellie Heydon
Watch Now:Amazon
Nikki and Jason
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7.18
302 votes

#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.

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

#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.

Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Road Trip
star
7.25
91 votes

#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.

Directors: Ellie Heydon
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon
White Lies
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7.31
88 votes

#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.

Directors: Ellie Heydon
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon
Tickets for a Queue
star
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
A Nice Boy
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7.31
162 votes

#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.

Directors: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Send Off
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7.31
103 votes

#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.

Directors: Ellie Heydon
Writer: Andy Wolton
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Ghosting
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7.32
98 votes

#9 - Ghosting

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/22/2024

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

Directors: Ellie Heydon
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon
Airport Run
star
7.33
92 votes

#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.

Directors: Ellie Heydon
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon
What a Banker
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7.33
115 votes

#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.

Directors: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon
Feelings Are the Worst
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7.33
118 votes

#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.

Directors: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon
Capture the Flag
star
7.37
125 votes

#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.

Directors: Elliot Hegarty
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon
Rainbow Castle People
star
7.38
211 votes

#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.

Writer: Andy Wolton
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Mother's Day
star
7.40
86 votes

#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.

Directors: Ellie Heydon
Watch Now:Amazon
Little Steps
star
7.41
118 votes

#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.

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

#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.

Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon
The Circle
star
7.41
121 votes

#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.

Directors: Elliot Hegarty
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon
Show Me the Love
star
7.42
197 votes

#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.

Writer: Andy Wolton
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The Sun on Your Back
star
7.51
150 votes

#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.

Directors: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Good Old Family Map
star
7.53
178 votes

#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.

Writer: Andy Wolton
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Helicopters
star
7.54
138 votes

#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.

Directors: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Big Heads
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7.54
141 votes

#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.

Directors: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon
Pick a Side
star
7.56
116 votes

#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.

Directors: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Maddest Sweetest Thing
star
7.59
134 votes

#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.

Directors: Jim O'Hanlon
Writer: Andy Wolton
Watch Now:Amazon