‘Trying’ Season 5 Episode 5 Release Date and Time Details

Apple TV’s charming family comedy ‘Trying‘ has comfortably settled into its fifth season, and fans following Nikki and Jason’s journey are eagerly anticipating the next episode. The series follows Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall) as they navigate the challenges of parenthood with their adopted children, Princess and Tyler. Since its premiere on July 8, new episodes have been released weekly.

With four episodes already aired, viewers are now looking forward to the fifth installment, which promises a new title, a fresh release window, and plenty of delightful chaos for the Camden family at the heart of ‘Trying’.

Episode 5 of ‘Trying’ Season 5, titled ‘Ick’, is set to premiere on August 5, 2026, continuing the show’s steady weekly rollout. This season has maintained a consistent release pattern, with Episode 3 titled ‘The Mousetrap’ arriving on July 22 and Episode 4 titled ‘The Hurricane’ following on July 29, before Episode 5 marks the midpoint of the season.

The season is not being released all at once. ‘Trying’ Season 5 doesn’t follow a binge release format, meaning viewers will need to wait each week for new episodes. Fans hoping to binge-watch Nikki and Jason’s latest adventures will have to pace themselves alongside everyone else tuning in live.

The eight-episode comedy made its global return to Apple TV with its first episode on Wednesday, July 8, followed by one episode weekly through Wednesday, August 26. This places ‘Ick’ in the latter half of the season as it builds toward its finale.

Apple TV treats its original programming as a simultaneous global release, which impacts when fans around the world can actually watch. New episodes become available at the same time worldwide, rather than premiering at local midnight.

For most regions, this translates to a specific overnight drop. New episodes are available at 12 a.m. PT, which corresponds to about 3 a.m. ET. Fans on the West Coast get the earliest access, while East Coast viewers will find the episode waiting for them well before sunrise.

Some reports indicate that timing can vary slightly due to app refresh speeds and regional rollout quirks. There might be minor delays depending on the region and app refresh, even though Apple releases its originals simultaneously across markets. Anyone eager to watch ‘Ick’ as soon as it drops should have their Apple TV app ready to refresh early that morning.

Season 5 has shifted the tone of ‘Trying’ away from the anxious, high-stakes storytelling that characterized its earlier seasons. Nikki’s anxiety regarding Princess’ birth mother, Kat, is largely resolved in the first episode, while Jason’s nerves about returning to school in his 40s are approached with humor and camaraderie rather than embarrassment.

This lighter tone seems to carry through the middle of the season, focusing on smaller, more personal conflicts rather than sweeping family crises. There are minor issues, such as Nikki’s attractive new coworker, as the season embraces the rewards of a decade of challenging parenting decisions. Given the episode’s title, ‘Ick’ appears set to explore this storyline for comedic tension.

The broader family dynamics remain active in the background. Season 4 concluded with several significant cliffhangers, including Jason’s career change, Princess meeting her biological mother, Kat, and Scott’s uncertain fate after the finale. Fans can expect ‘Ick’ to continue addressing these lingering plot points while also leaning into its title’s more lighthearted implications.

The core family unit remains intact for this stretch of episodes, anchored by the show’s two leads. Smith and Spall reprise their roles as Nikki and Jason, with Charlotte Riley returning as Kat, Scarlett Rayner as Princess, Cooper Turner as Tyler, Darren Boyd as Scott, and Sian Brooke as Karen.

This season also introduces a new voice to the show’s musical identity, a detail that has accompanied ‘Trying’ throughout its run. This season’s soundtrack is led by Ivor Novello Award-winning artist and producer Orla Gartland, following previous contributors like Guy Garvey, Maisie Peters, Bear’s Den, and BEKA. With the ensemble in place and the show’s tone lighter than ever, ‘Ick’ looks poised to deliver another enjoyable, character-driven half-hour for the Camden family’s growing fan base.

With Nikki’s new coworker drama heating up and the title hinting at some cringe-worthy moments, how do you think Jason and Nikki will navigate whatever ‘ick’ comes their way in this new episode?