Trying fans following Nikki and Jason’s fifth season are almost at the halfway mark. Episode 5, titled “Ick,” premieres August 5, 2026, and it looks set to bring a quieter, more character-driven chapter after the emotional gut-punch of “The Hurricane.”
The Apple TV+ comedy, starring Esther Smith and Rafe Spall, follows the couple as they navigate parenthood with adopted kids Princess and Tyler — a season complicated further this year by Ramayana… actually, complicated by Princess and Tyler’s biological mother Kat resurfacing in their lives.
Trying : Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Show | Trying |
| Season | 5 |
| Episode | 5 (“Ick”) |
| Release Date | August 5, 2026 |
| Release Time | 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET |
| Platform | Apple TV+ (exclusive) |
| Runtime | ~25–30 minutes |
| Total Season Episodes | 8 |
When and Where to Watch
Apple TV+ releases Trying globally at the same moment rather than at local midnight, meaning most regions see new episodes drop around 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET. There can be slight regional delays depending on app refresh timing, so fans eager to catch “Ick” the second it lands should have the Apple TV app ready early that morning. The season isn’t a binge-release — episodes roll out weekly every Wednesday through August 26.
What’s Coming in “Ick”
Reviews of the season so far suggest Nikki’s anxiety over Kat’s return gets largely resolved within the premiere, freeing up later episodes — including this one — to lean into smaller, warmer, character-focused stories rather than sustained crisis. Jason’s storyline about returning to school in his forties to train as a social worker has reportedly been played for comfort and camaraderie rather than embarrassment, and even Scott’s ongoing rowing saga is treated with a lighter touch than earlier seasons might have.
The Bigger Picture for Season 5
This softer tone has drawn mixed reactions from critics, with some noting the season feels gentler compared to the high-wire anxiety that defined Trying’s earlier years — though that shift could simply be setting up a bigger emotional payoff as the season builds toward its finale, “WoodScott,” on August 26.
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