‘Trying’ Season 5 Premiere Is Now Streaming on Apple TV: Everything to Know

Trying season 5 premiere is now available on Apple TV, bringing Nikki and Jason back for another emotional and funny chapter in their family story. The new season premiered globally on July 8, 2026, with fresh episodes releasing weekly.



Trying Season 5 Release Details




Streaming on: Apple TV



Premiere date: July 8, 2026



Episodes: 8



Release schedule: New episode every Wednesday through August 26, 2026



Genre: Comedy, family drama



Main cast: Esther Smith, Rafe Spall, Scarlett Rayner, Cooper Turner, Charlotte Riley



Also starring: Darren Boyd, Siân Brooke, Celia Imrie, Phil Davis, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Colin Morgan




Where the Story Goes Next



Spoilers ahead: Season 5 begins after Princess and Tyler’s biological mother, Kat, arrives at Nikki and Jason’s doorstep. Her return shakes the family’s settled life and brings new emotional pressure for everyone involved.



Nikki and Jason have already faced years of ups and downs as parents, but this season puts their family bond to a new test. Kat’s arrival creates confusion, fear, and difficult questions for Princess and Tyler, while Nikki and Jason try to protect the home they have built.



Why Fans Should Watch Trying Season 5



The series has always worked because it mixes warm comedy with real family emotions. Season 5 continues that tone while adding a bigger challenge for Nikki and Jason.



Esther Smith and Rafe Spall return as the heart of the show, while Charlotte Riley’s Kat brings a new layer to the story. The season also keeps the show’s familiar charm with supporting characters who add humor, comfort, and tension when needed.



With one episode now streaming and more arriving every Wednesday, Trying fans have a new weekly Apple TV comfort watch to follow this summer.



What do you plan to watch this week? Let us know in the comments.