Apple TV has released a first look at the fifth season of its comedy series Trying, which is set to return on July 8. According to an Apple TV press release, the eight-episode season will debut globally on July 8, with weekly releases through August 26.

The series stars Esther Smith (Cuckoo, Uncle) and Rafe Spall (The Big Short, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) as Nikki and Jason, a couple navigating the challenges and joys of raising their family. Since premiering in 2020, Trying has become one of Apple TV’s longest-running comedies.

The press release reports that season five finds Nikki and Jason facing an unexpected challenge when Kat, the biological mother of Princess and Tyler, suddenly reenters their lives. Kat, played by Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders, Press), arrives at their doorstep, bringing what Apple describes as a “whirlwind of chaos” into the family’s previously settled routine.

mxdwn previously covered Apple TV renewing Trying for a fourth season, a move that reflected the streamer’s growing confidence in the comedy. That report focused on Nikki and Jason’s ongoing journey to build their family and highlighted the show’s ability to balance humor with heartfelt storytelling.

Created by Andy Wolton (The Coopers vs The Rest, Motherland), Trying has earned praise throughout its run for its portrayal of adoption, parenthood, and family relationships. The series has developed a loyal audience by combining emotional moments with comedy, helping it become one of Apple TV’s longest-running original shows.

The upcoming season follows the events of season four, which featured a significant time jump for the characters. Season five will continue exploring how Nikki and Jason navigate parenthood while adapting to unexpected changes in their lives and relationships.

With a July 8 premiere date now set and first-look images previewing what lies ahead, Trying is preparing to return with another chapter in the story of Nikki, Jason, and their growing family. As the series enters its fifth season, Kat’s arrival promises new complications and challenges for the family at the center of the comedy.