Trying
Older not wiser.
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?
Seasons
1. Nikki and Jason
Air Date: 2020-05-01
When they learn that another round of IVF would be too expensive and unlikely to succeed, Nikki and Jason start exploring
2. The Ex-Girlfriend
Air Date: 2020-05-01
Jason gets in touch with an ex before social services interviews her. Nikki goes out with her sister, Karen, and her unpleasant boyfriend
3. Tickets for a Queue
Air Date: 2020-05-01
Nikki and Jason go to a picnic with other potential adopters—and get intimidated by the quality of their competition.
4. Rainbow Castle People
Air Date: 2020-05-01
After a wild night out with Erica and Freddy, Nikki and Jason are faced with potentially disastrous consequences the next morning.
5. Someone Else's Kids
Air Date: 2020-05-01
Deciding that they need more hands-on experience looking after kids, Nikki and Jason agree to babysit their friends' children for a day.
6. Show Me the Love
Air Date: 2020-05-01
Jason starts getting cold feet about the whole process after a mandatory training session. Karen tells Nikki some bad news.
7. Good Old Family Map
Air Date: 2020-05-01
Nikki grows paranoid about Jason after reading a suspicious text on his phone. A family gathering takes a turn for the worse.
8. We Know the Way Out
Air Date: 2020-05-01
Despite the added irritation of a new roommate, it's time for Nikki and Jason to face the adoption panel.
1. A Nice Boy
Air Date: 2021-05-21
Nikki and Jason have been approved to adopt, but they're finding the matching process a challenge. Social worker Penny has a plan.
2. The Sun on Your Back
Air Date: 2021-05-21
Penny sends Nikki and Jason to a fancy-dress party that could change their lives. Nikki helps her sister, Karen, choose a wedding dress.
3. Big Heads
Air Date: 2021-05-28
Jason's ex threatens to come between him and Nikki at a family funeral. Karen struggles to get Scott involved in their wedding planning.
4. Helicopters
Air Date: 2021-06-04
Nikki and Jason make a hopeful visit on their adoption journey. Nikki sets Erica up with Jason's friend. Karen is drawn to Deven, a single dad.
5. Maddest Sweetest Thing
Air Date: 2021-06-11
Nikki and Jason search for a bigger, child-friendly flat. Nikki fights for a promotion at work. Karen is tempted to cheat.
6. A Long Way Down
Air Date: 2021-06-18
Jason plays detective after a problem is revealed at Ben and Denise's party. Freddy struggles in his relationship.
7. Lift Me Up
Air Date: 2021-06-25
Planning Scott's stag night is a headache for Jason. Karen shares a secret with Nikki. Erica and Freddy's relationship begins to blur.
8. I'm Scared
Air Date: 2021-07-02
Nikki and Jason must make a huge decision in a small amount of time.
1. Home
Air Date: 2022-07-22
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
Air Date: 2022-07-22
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
Air Date: 2022-07-29
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
Air Date: 2022-08-05
Planning Tyler’s birthday party proves trickier than Nikki and Jason expected—especially when Karen shares some difficult news.
5. Pick a Side
Air Date: 2022-08-12
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
Air Date: 2022-08-19
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
Air Date: 2022-08-26
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
Air Date: 2022-09-02
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.
1. The Send-Off
Air Date: 2024-05-22
A loss brings the family together—and also threatens to tear it apart.
2. Ghosting
Air Date: 2024-05-22
Nikki's impulsiveness sparks an unexpected night out with Jason and a mystery man.
3. Murder at Slaughterbridge Manor
Air Date: 2024-05-29
A family party leads to a life-changing decision for the birthday boy.
4. Road Trip
Air Date: 2024-06-05
On a mission to help Tyler fit in, Jason starts a junior soccer team. Nikki, Karen, and Princess travel to Brighton—and one of them has a secret.
5. Mother's Day
Air Date: 2024-06-12
A celebratory spa visit is surprisingly stressful. Jason's plan to bond his team spins out of control.
6. Airport Run
Air Date: 2024-06-19
Jason and Nikki's good intentions are derailed by old friends while, unbeknownst to them, their family is about to be rocked.
7. White Lies
Air Date: 2024-06-26
Nikki looks for answers in Spain. Back at home, Jason has to call in reinforcements to avert a disaster.
8. Scott of the Atlantic
Air Date: 2024-07-03
Scott reaches the point of no return. Jason and his team face a moment of truth. Princess makes a huge discovery.
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Rating
7.7/10
Release Date
2020-05-01
Episodes
32 (4 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
BBC Studios