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Season 5 – Trying

Play trailer Poster for Season 5 – Trying Jul 2026,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 100% 7 Reviews Tomatometer - - Popcornmeter
100% Tomatometer 7 Reviews Popcornmeter
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, the adoption panel may not agree they're ready to be parents.

Critics Reviews

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Ben Travers IndieWire Jul 9, 2026
B
It’s sweet. It’s nice. It’s a joyful experience, each and every time out. Go to Full Review
Jack Seale Radio Times Jul 20, 2026
5/5
Trying has the power to bring a tear to the driest eye without warning, and that’s the case again in season five. Go to Full Review
Belen Prieto Espinof Jul 16, 2026
5/5
Trying is a series that proves you don't need big plot twists or spectacular scenes to truly move you, just well-written characters and a story told with a lot of heart. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Emma Fisher InBetweenDrafts Jul 10, 2026
9/10
Trying remains one of television’s most compassionate comedies – and one of its most overlooked. Go to Full Review
Asyia Iftikhar metro.co.uk Jul 8, 2026
5/5
The fourth outing was by far the rockiest... It’s why I’m pleased to say that season five is a return to form. Go to Full Review
Gissane Sophia Lady Geeks Media Jul 8, 2026
4/5
Trying Season 5 brings us right back to the gorgeously comforting show we’re used to, and it does so with ample humor, wild antics, and solid performances throughout. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Andy Wolton

Creator

Esther Smith

Nikki

Sian Brooke

Karen

Darren Boyd

Scott

Scarlett Rayner

Princess

Cooper Turner

Tyler

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 8, 2026 The fallout from Nikki's lie continues, as Kat's arrival threatens Nikki and Jason's family dynamic. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 8, 2026 First Days Nikki and Jason start new chapters in their lives; Karen makes a shocking discovery. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 8, 2026 While Jason recaptures his youth, Nikki meets a new coworker; Karen learns the cost of keeping a secret. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 8, 2026 The Hurricane A natural disaster brings the family together. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 8, 2026 Jason and Nikki each must face reality; Vic crumbles under the pressure of his own success. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 8, 2026 Halloween Nikki and Jason's date night is derailed by suspicion, as Princess' night spirals out of control. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 8, 2026 Tuscany When Nikki and Jason escape to Tuscany, nothing goes as expected at home or abroad. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 8, 2026 Truths begin to emerge at a family festival. Details

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Trying — Season 5

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Season Info

Creator
Andy Wolton
Executive Producer
Jim O'Hanlon, Josh Cole
Screenwriter
Andy Wolton
Network
Apple TV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jul 8, 2026
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