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Trying: Season 3

8 episodes Premiered Jul 22, 2022 Updated Sep 28, 2026

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 kid

Previously on Trying

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Trying Season 2.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season overview

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.

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Season 3 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (5): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S3·E1 Mytharc

Home

Jul 22, 2022 · 27 min

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

S3·E2 Core

The Circle

Jul 22, 2022 · 26 min

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.

S3·E3 Core

Capture the Flag

Jul 29, 2022 · 27 min

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.

S3·E4 Core

Little Steps

Aug 5, 2022 · 28 min

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

S3·E5 Core

Pick a Side

Aug 12, 2022 · 29 min

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

S3·E6 Core

Feelings Are the Worst

Aug 19, 2022 · 30 min

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.

S3·E7 Mytharc

What a Banker

Aug 26, 2022 · 28 min

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

S3·E8 Mytharc

The End of the Beginning

Sep 2, 2022 · 33 min

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.

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