Apple TV+ has released the fifth season of its comedy series “Trying,” which premiered on July 8. The new season consists of eight episodes, with the finale scheduled to air on August 26.
This season picks up with Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall) grappling with the unexpected arrival of Kat (Charlotte Riley), the biological mother of their foster daughter, Princess (Scarlett Rayner). Her presence introduces a new dynamic and a wave of chaos into their established family life.
New episodes of “Trying” are available on Apple TV+ every Wednesday, with early releases typically streaming on Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m. ET. The season's episode guide is as follows:
- Season 5, Episode 1, “Rollercoaster”: July 8
- Season 5, Episode 2, “First Days”: July 15
- Season 5, Episode 3, “The Mousetrap”: July 22
- Season 5, Episode 4, “The Hurricane”: July 29
- Season 5, Episode 5, “Ick”: August 5
- Season 5, Episode 6, “Halloween”: August 12
- Season 5, Episode 7, “Tuscany”: August 19
- Season 5, Episode 8, “Wood Scott”: August 26
The cast for Season 5 includes returning stars Esther Smith as Nikki and Rafe Spall as Jason. They are joined by Scarlett Rayner as Princess, Cooper Turner as Tyler, and Darren Boyd as Scott. Charlotte Riley joins as Kat, with other cast members including Siân Brooke as Karen, Celia Imrie as Harriet, Phil Davis as Victor, Gbemisola Ikumelo as Chrissy, and Colin Morgan as Kerry.
To watch “Trying” Season 5, a subscription to Apple TV+ is required. The service offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers and has one ad-free streaming plan available at $12.99 per month. Subscribers to Amazon Prime Video can also access Apple TV+ directly for $5.99 per month, with bundle options available that include Apple TV+ and Peacock.