Trying

7.7
2020

Production

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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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Official Trailer

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First Look

Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2020

Series 1 starts with Nikki and Jason becoming devastated when they're told they'll never conceive a child.

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1. Nikki and Jason

6.8

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

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2. The Ex-Girlfriend

6.8

Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend

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3. Tickets for a Queue

6.8

Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.

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4. Rainbow Castle People

7.5

After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.

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5. Someone Else's Kids

7.5

Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends' children for a day.

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6. Show Me the Love

7.5

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

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7. Good Old Family Map

8.5

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

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8. We Know the Way Out

8.0

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

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