‘Trying’ Season 5 Episode 6 Release Date and Time
Apple TV’s beloved family comedy is closing in on the back half of its current run, and fans of Nikki and Jason are once again counting down the days until Wednesday rolls around. ‘Trying‘ follows Nikki, played by Esther Smith, and Jason, played by Rafe Spall, as they navigate parenthood with their adopted children Princess and Tyler, and season five has kept that emotional core front and center while throwing in plenty of new complications along the way.
Episode 6 carries the title ‘Halloween,’ and it marks the show’s midway turn toward its eventual finale. The series has settled comfortably into its fifth season, keeping viewers hooked with its trademark mix of laughter, chaos and heartfelt family drama. With five episodes already out in the world, this next chapter promises another round of the messy, lovable dysfunction that has made the show a quiet staple for Apple TV subscribers.
‘Trying’ Season 5 Episode 6 Release Date and Time
Episode 6 of ‘Trying’ is officially set to release on August 12, 2026 on Apple TV. That keeps the season locked into the steady weekly cadence it has followed since the premiere, with no signs of a surprise binge drop anywhere on the horizon.
New episodes are made available at 12 a.m. PT, or 3 a.m. ET, since Apple TV treats its original programming as a simultaneous global release rather than staggering it by region. That means viewers in different time zones will not be waiting on a delayed local broadcast, though app refresh times can occasionally cause a short lag depending on where you are streaming from.
Because Apple markets its originals as worldwide releases, fans everywhere are generally seeing new episodes drop at the same moment rather than dealing with staggered premieres. Still, it is worth keeping an eye on the app itself the morning of the twelfth, since minor regional differences have popped up before.
The season is not deviating from its established rhythm either. ‘Trying’ Season 5 does not follow a binge release format, so viewers have had to wait every week for new episodes since the season’s July 8 premiere, and Episode 6 continues that pattern right on schedule.
The Halloween Episode Preview and What Nikki & Jason Are Facing
Details on the actual events of ‘Halloween’ are still being kept close to the chest, with the official synopsis simply promising more twists for the family at the center of the show. What is clear from the season so far is the emotional throughline that has carried every episode leading up to this one.
By the end of season 4, Nikki and Jason had a settled family, but that peace was disrupted by the arrival of the kids’ biological mom. Season 5 has picked up that thread, continuing to focus on Nikki and Jason as they work through the fallout of that arrival while trying to hold their household together.
The season premiere set the tone early. The opening episode, titled ‘Rollercoaster,’ dealt with the fallout from Nikki’s lie, as Kat’s arrival threatened Nikki and Jason’s family dynamic. That tension has clearly rippled outward through the episodes that followed, and a Halloween-themed installment feels like fertile ground for the show to let those cracks show in a more chaotic, costume-filled setting.
Episode titles like ‘The Mousetrap’ and ‘The Hurricane’ preceded the midpoint episode ‘Ick,’ which kept the momentum building toward the back half of the season. Given that pattern, ‘Halloween’ looks positioned to be one of the more eventful entries as the show pushes toward its finale.
‘Trying’ Season 5 Weekly Release Schedule Explained
For anyone trying to map out the rest of the season, the rollout has been consistent from the start. Apple TV Press confirmed that ‘Trying’ Season 5 has a total of 8 episodes, matching the length of the previous seasons.
New episodes have been premiering weekly on Wednesdays, starting with the first episode on July 8. That schedule has run Episode 3 on July 22, Episode 4 on July 29, Episode 5 on August 5, and now Episode 6 on August 12.
Looking ahead, Episode 7 carries the title ‘Tuscany,’ and Episode 8, titled ‘WoodScott,’ will close out the season. ‘WoodScott’ is expected to premiere on August 26, 2026, wrapping up the season roughly two months after it began.
For anyone hoping to catch up before Wednesday, each episode of the season runs approximately 25 to 30 minutes, keeping the show’s format short and easy to binge in a single sitting once it wraps. That runtime has made it simple for casual viewers to jump back in mid season without falling too far behind.
Where to Watch Nikki and Jason’s Family Story Unfold
‘Trying’ remains exclusive to Apple TV, and there are currently no plans for the fifth season to stream anywhere else. Subscribers can catch every new episode the moment it drops without needing to hunt across other platforms.
As of early July, the season has been available to stream globally, spanning North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East wherever Apple TV operates. That wide rollout has helped the show maintain its international fan base season after season.
The setting has also stayed a key part of the show’s identity. Season 5 was reportedly filmed mainly in London, with the North London neighborhood of Camden Town serving as the backdrop for much of Nikki and Jason’s story, including scenes shot around Camden High Street and Market. That grounded, lived-in London backdrop has always been part of what makes ‘Trying’ feel distinct from glossier American family comedies.
With Halloween chaos on the way and only two episodes left after it, Nikki and Jason’s household is heading into its most unpredictable stretch of the season yet, so how do you think this family is going to handle the holiday with everything else already falling apart around them.
