Trying

Season 3

Nikki and Jason wake up as new parents to two children they are still getting to know. Now they just have to keep hold of them, which proves to be trickier than they initially thought. Thrown straight into the parental deep end, Nikki and Jason’s relationships with each other and with their nearest and dearest are tested as they desperately try to navigate the ups and downs of parenting — while hanging onto their kids, and their sanity.

1. Home

27 mins

2022-07-22

8/10

Jason and Nikki wake up as the new parents of two kids they’ve barely met. But will they be able to keep both?

2. The Circle

26 mins

2022-07-22

8/10

Jason worries that Tyler will be bullied at school. Nikki has to fire someone at work. Bad news from the landlord forces Jason to take a big gamble.

3. Capture the Flag

27 mins

2022-07-29

8/10

On a camping weekend, Nikki and Jason try to bond with the kids. At home, Karen faces an existential crisis and Freddy realizes he’s lonely.

4. Little Steps

28 mins

2022-08-05

8/10

Planning Tyler’s birthday party proves trickier than Nikki and Jason expected—especially when Karen shares some difficult news.

5. Pick a Side

29 mins

2022-08-12

8/10

Jason makes a huge sacrifice for Tyler. Nikki attempts some tough love with Princess. Freddy tries a different sort of group therapy.

6. Feelings Are the Worst

30 mins

2022-08-19

8/10

Jason and Nikki’s future with the kids appears to be in jeopardy after a mistake. Tyler says goodbye to a friend. Scott lands a book deal.

7. What a Banker

28 mins

2022-08-26

8/10

Scott’s book launch doesn’t go according to plan. Jason struggles with his new job. Nikki finally masters tough love.

8. The End of the Beginning

33 mins

2022-09-02

8/10

As Nikki and Jason prepare to find out if they can keep the kids forever, they make an impulsive decision that requires their family’s help.