Trying season five is set to premiere on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, on Apple TV, ending a two-year hiatus. The comedy-drama, which has been a staple on Apple TV and BBC, follows the tumultuous fertility struggles of couple Jason and Nikki, played by Rafe Spall and Esther Smith.
Release Date and Episode Schedule
The upcoming season consists of eight episodes, with new installments releasing weekly on Wednesdays. The finale is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026. While an official BBC or BBC iPlayer transmission date has not been confirmed, previous seasons have typically arrived on the BBC approximately twelve months after their Apple TV premiere.
Plot Details
Season five picks up from the dramatic cliffhanger of season four, where Princess and Tyler's birth mother, Kat, unexpectedly appeared. This disruption throws the settled family life into turmoil, forcing Jason and Nikki to navigate fresh obstacles as they deal with the implications of Kat's return.
Cast and New Additions
Rafe Spall reprises his role as Jason Ross, and Esther Smith returns as Nikki Newman. Joining the cast is Charlotte Riley, known for Peaky Blinders, The Take, and Wuthering Heights, who plays Kat, the biological mother of Princess and Tyler. Celia Imrie, from The Thursday Murder Club, portrays Harriet, an "upper-class hoarder" whom Jason meets during training for a new job. Gbemisola Ikumelo, from The Paper, plays overworked social worker Chrissy, and Colin Morgan, known for Merlin and The Killing Kind, plays Kerry, Nikki's relaxed colleague and confidante.
Trying season five premieres on Wednesday, July 8, on Apple TV.
