Trying

Name: Trying
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2020-05-01
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Scarlett Rayner, Cooper Turner

RETURNING5 Seasons40 Episodes★ 7.6

Trying is a comedy series on Apple TV that premiered in 2020, with 5 seasons and 40 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 6, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkApple TV

First AiredMay 1, 2020

Last AiredAug 26, 2026

GenreComedy

Created ByAndy Wolton

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionBBC Studios

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?

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WHERE TO WATCH

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Cast

Rafe Spall

Jason

Esther Smith

Nikki

Scarlett Rayner

Princess

Cooper Turner

Tyler

Seasons & Episodes5 seasons · 40 episodes

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Nikki and Jason find themselves dealing with the consequences of Princess and Tyler's biological mother Kat turning up at their doorstep, and the whirlwind of chaos she brings into their settled family life.

E1Rollercoaster

Jul 8, 202627m

The fallout from Nikki's lie continues, as Kat's arrival threatens Nikki and Jason's family dynamic.

E2First Days

Jul 15, 202628m

Nikki and Jason start new chapters in their lives. Karen makes a shocking discovery.

E3The Mousetrap

Jul 22, 202630m

While Jason recaptures his youth, Nikki meets a new coworker. Karen learns the cost of keeping a secret.

E4The Hurricane

Jul 29, 202628m

A natural disaster brings the family together.

E5Ick

Aug 5, 202628m

Jason and Nikki each must face reality. Vic crumbles under the pressure of his own success.

E6Halloween

Aug 12, 202626m

Nikki and Jason's date night is derailed by suspicion, as Princess' night spirals out of control.

E7Tuscany

Aug 19, 202632m

When Nikki and Jason escape to Tuscany, nothing goes as expected—at home or abroad.

E8WoodScott

Aug 26, 202633m

Truths begin to emerge at a family festival.

About Trying

Trying is a comedy series on Apple TV. The show first aired on May 1, 2020 and currently has 5 seasons and 40 episodes. Trying has been renewed for Season 6, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 7.6/10 based on 144 votes. The cast includes Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Scarlett Rayner, Cooper Turner. Created by Andy Wolton.