The BEST episodes written by Andy Wolton
#1 - The End of the Beginning
Trying - 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.
#2 - I’m Scared
Trying - Season 2 - Episode 8
Nikki and Jason must make a huge decision in a small amount of time.
#3 - We Know the Way Out
Trying - Season 1 - Episode 8
Season finale. Despite the added irritation of a new roommate, it’s time for Nikki and Jason to face the adoption panel.
#4 - Home
Trying - Season 3 - Episode 1
Jason and Nikki wake up as the new parents of two kids they’ve barely met. But will they be able to keep both?
#5 - Lift Me Up
Trying - Season 2 - Episode 7
Planning Scott’s stag night is a headache for Jason. Karen shares a secret with Nikki. Erica and Freddy’s relationship begins to blur.
#6 - A Long Way Down
Trying - Season 2 - Episode 6
Jason plays detective after a problem is revealed at Ben and Denise’s party. Freddy struggles in his relationship.
#7 - Maddest Sweetest Thing
Trying - Season 2 - Episode 5
Nikki and Jason search for a bigger, child-friendly flat. Nikki fights for a promotion at work. Karen is tempted to cheat.
#8 - Good Old Family Map
Trying - Season 1 - Episode 7
Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse.
#9 - Scott of the Atlantic
Trying - Season 4 - Episode 8
Scott reaches the point of no return. Jason and his team face a moment of truth. Princess makes a huge discovery.
#10 - Big Heads
Trying - Season 2 - Episode 3
Jason’s ex threatens to come between him and Nikki at a family funeral. Karen struggles to get Scott involved in their wedding planning.
#11 - Helicopters
Trying - Season 2 - Episode 4
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.
#12 - The Sun on Your Back
Trying - Season 2 - Episode 2
Penny sends Nikki and Jason to a fancy-dress party that could change their lives. Nikki helps her sister Karen choose a wedding dress.
#13 - Pick a Side
Trying - 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.
#14 - Little Steps
Trying - Season 3 - Episode 4
Planning Tyler’s birthday party proves trickier than Nikki and Jason expected—especially when Karen shares some difficult news.
#15 - The Circle
Trying - Season 3 - Episode 2
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.
#16 - Someone Else's Kids
Trying - 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.
#17 - Show Me the Love
Trying - Season 1 - Episode 6
Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news.
#18 - Mother's Day
Trying - Season 4 - Episode 5
A celebratory spa visit is surprisingly stressful. Jason’s plan to bond his team spins out of control.
#19 - Capture the Flag
Trying - 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.
#20 - A Nice Boy
Trying - Season 2 - Episode 1
Nikki and Jason have been approved to adopt, but they’re finding the matching process a challenge. Social worker Penny has a plan.
#21 - Feelings Are the Worst
Trying - Season 3 - Episode 6
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.
#22 - What a Banker
Trying - Season 3 - Episode 7
Scott’s book launch doesn’t go according to plan. Jason struggles with his new job. Nikki finally masters tough love.
#23 - The Send Off
Trying - Season 4 - Episode 1
A loss brings the family together—and also threatens to tear it apart.
#24 - Rainbow Castle People
Trying - Season 1 - Episode 4
After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.
#25 - Airport Run
Trying - Season 4 - Episode 6
Jason and Nikki’s good intentions are derailed by old friends while, unbeknownst to them, their family is about to be rocked.
#28 - Tickets for a Queue
Trying - Season 1 - Episode 3
Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.
#30 - Nikki and Jason
Trying - Season 1 - Episode 1
When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring adoption.
#31 - The Ex-Girlfriend
Trying - Season 1 - Episode 2
Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend.
