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8 episodes

Trying - Season 1

First aired May 1, 2020Season 1

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

Episodes

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Episode 1

Nikki and Jason

7.0
May 1, 202028 min5 votes

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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Episode 2

The Ex-Girlfriend

7.0
May 1, 202028 min5 votes

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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Episode 3

Tickets for a Queue

6.8
May 1, 202029 min5 votes

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

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Episode 4

Rainbow Castle People

7.7
May 1, 202029 min3 votes

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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Episode 5

Someone Else's Kids

7.3
May 1, 202026 min4 votes

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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Episode 6

Show Me the Love

7.3
May 1, 202027 min4 votes

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

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Episode 7

Good Old Family Map

8.3
May 1, 202027 min4 votes

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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Episode 8

We Know the Way Out

8.0
May 1, 202030 min4 votes

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