After a two-year wait, Trying has finally returned to Apple TV. The fifth season follows Nikki and Jason navigating parenting and dealing with new complications. With the arrival of Kat, Princess and Tyler’s biological mother, it introduces a new dynamic that promises to test the family’s relationships in ways the series has not yet explored.
Premiering on Apple TV on July 8, 2026, the fifth season will spend the next two months entertaining viewers with one of television’s most heartfelt families. If you are eager to watch, here is everything you need to know about its release.
NameTryingCreated and Written byAndy WoltonCastEsther Smith (Nikki), Rafe Spall (Jason), Sian Brooke (Karen), Darren Boyd (Scott), Scarlett Rayner (Princess), Cooper Turner (Tyler), Charlotte Riley (Kat)Seasons and Total Episodes4 Seasons and 32 Episodes; Season 5 upcoming on July 8, 2026PlatformApple TVRatings (as of July 7, 2026)8.0 IMDb | 96% / 91% Rotten Tomatoes
Trying Season 5: Episode Release Schedule
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As Apple TV Press confirmed, Trying Season 5 will have a total of 8 episodes. This is consistent with the previous seasons, making for an entertaining compact watch.
New episodes will premiere weekly on Wednesdays, with the first episode dropping on July 8. Here is the complete episode release schedule for the season:
Episode 1: July 8, 2026
Episode 2: July 15, 2026
Episode 3: July 22, 2026
Episode 4: July 29, 2026
Episode 5: August 5, 2026
Episode 6: August 12, 2026
Episode 7: August 19, 2026
Episode 8: August 26, 2026
Weekly episodes have preserved the quiet character moments and gradual emotional development that the series is famous for. Fans can either watch the new episodes as they drop weekly or binge-watch once the entire season premieres.
Trying Season 5: Global Release Timings
Jason and Nikki in the show | Credits: Apple TV
Apple TV markets its originals as global releases, meaning new episodes become available simultaneously worldwide rather than premiering at local midnight. While the platform has not specified a fixed release time, in most regions, new episodes appear at approximately 12:00 a.m. ET / 9:00 p.m. PT.
Here are the expected release times across major regions:
TimezoneRelease Time and Date EDT (US East Coast)12:00 AM (July 8)PDT (US West Coast)9:00 PM (July 7)MDT (Mountain Daylight)10:00 PM (July 7)CDT (Central Daylight)11:00 PM (July 7)AKDT (Alaska Daylight)8:00 PM (July 7)HST (Hawaii Standard)6:00 PM (July 7)BST (UK)5:00 AM (July 8)CEST (Central Europe)6:00 AM (July 8)JST (Japan)1:00 PM (July 8)KST (Korea)1:00 PM (July 8)IST (India)9:30 AM (July 8)SGT (Singapore)12:00 PM (July 8)PhST (Philippines)12:00 PM (July 8)CST (China Standard Time)12:00 PM (July 8)AEST (Australia)2:00 PM (July 8)
Since Apple releases its originals simultaneously across markets, viewers generally won’t have to wait for regional broadcasts or delayed premieres. However, keep in mind there might be slight delays depending on region and app refresh.
Trying Season 5: Where to Watch Worldwide?
A still from the show | Credits: Apple TV
Like every other season, Trying Season 5 is available exclusively on Apple TV and will stream on the platform worldwide.
Apple TV is currently available in more than 100 countries and regions. Viewers would need an active subscription in order to stream the show. Subscribers can also download episodes for offline viewing on supported devices.
If you are new to the series, all four previous seasons remain available on the platform, making it easy for you to catch up.
Are you excited to stream the new season? Let us know in the comments below.
Trying Season 5 premieres July 8, 2026, on Apple TV.
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