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The Best Episodes of Trying Season 1

Every episode of Trying Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Trying Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Trying Season 1 Episode 1 - Nikki and Jason
    7.3/10(496 votes)

    #1 - Nikki and Jason

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon

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  2. Trying Season 1 Episode 2 - The Ex-Girlfriend
    7.5/10(418 votes)

    #2 - The Ex-Girlfriend

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon

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  3. Trying Season 1 Episode 3 - Tickets for a Queue
    7.5/10(377 votes)

    #3 - Tickets for a Queue

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon

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  4. Trying Season 1 Episode 4 - Rainbow Castle People
    7.6/10(365 votes)

    #4 - Rainbow Castle People

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon

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  5. Trying Season 1 Episode 5 - Someone Else's Kids
    7.6/10(353 votes)

    #5 - Someone Else's Kids

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon

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  6. Trying Season 1 Episode 6 - Show Me the Love
    7.5/10(338 votes)

    #6 - Show Me the Love

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon

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  8. Trying Season 1 Episode 7 - Good Old Family Map
    7.9/10(358 votes)

    #7 - Good Old Family Map

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon

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  9. Trying Season 1 Episode 8 - We Know the Way Out
    8.4/10(393 votes)

    #8 - We Know the Way Out

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Jim O'Hanlon

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Nikki and Jason" is the best rated episode of "Trying" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 496 votes. Directed by Jim O'Hanlon and written by Andy Wolton, it aired on 5/1/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Ex-Girlfriend".