Trying

30min

Comedy

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?

Production Companies

BBC Studios

BBC Studios Comedy Productions

Episodes

Cast

Nikki and Jason

1. Nikki and Jason

28min

1st May 2020

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

The Ex-Girlfriend

2. The Ex-Girlfriend

28min

1st May 2020

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

Tickets for a Queue

3. Tickets for a Queue

29min

1st May 2020

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

Rainbow Castle People

4. Rainbow Castle People

29min

1st May 2020

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

Someone Else's Kids

5. Someone Else's Kids

26min

1st May 2020

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

Show Me the Love

6. Show Me the Love

27min

1st May 2020

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

Good Old Family Map

7. Good Old Family Map

27min

1st May 2020

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

We Know the Way Out

8. We Know the Way Out

30min

1st May 2020

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

First air date

1st May 2020

Last air date

3rd Jul 2024

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks