Trying Soundtrack Season 5 (2026) Guide
All Nikki and Jason want is a baby—the one thing they can't have. So they decide to adopt. With their dysfunctional friends, screwball families, and chaotic lives, will the adoption panel agree that they're ready to be parents?
The Trying Season 5 soundtrack brings back that familiar Camden indie-folk warmth, capturing the ups and downs of Nikki and Jason’s chaotic family life. This season, Irish singer-songwriter Orla Gartland takes the reins, writing a series of original songs that act as the emotional backdrop for the episodes. Alongside Orla’s tracks, composer Paul Saunderson returns with his signature acoustic-driven score, ensuring the music remains the emotional heartbeat of the series.
As we dive into the latest episodes of this Apple TV+ favorite, life in London has only gotten more complicated for Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall). Now navigating the tricky waters of raising teenagers, their world is turned upside down by the arrival of Kat, Princess’s birth mother. The soundtrack does an amazing job highlighting the tension and love in the household, bridging the gap between Nikki’s fears of losing her daughter and the family's efforts to keep things together.
Episode 1: Rollercoaster (Jul 8, 2026)
The fallout from Nikki’s lie continues, as Kat’s arrival threatens Nikki and Jason’s family dynamic.
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Scene Context: Music playing while they have fun at the amusement park.
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Vertigo
Orla Gartland
Scene Context: on the train / Trying Episode 1 Ending Credits Music
Episode 2: First Days (Jul 15, 2026)
Nikki and Jason start new chapters in their lives. Karen makes a shocking discovery.
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So Perfect (feat. Matt Maltese)
Orla Gartland
Scene Context: Closing Credits Song
Episode 3: The Mousetrap (Jul 22, 2026)
While Jason recaptures his youth, Nikki meets a new coworker. Karen learns the cost of keeping a secret.
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Scene Context: Jason attends the mixer.
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Be Myself
Scene Context: At the college mixer, Jason observes his classmates participating in a jigsaw puzzle competition rather than socializing over drinks.
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All the Wrong Decisions
Nathalie Mac
Scene Context: Jason encourages his classmates to go out for an evening activity.
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Rock & Roll Queen
The Subways
Scene Context: At a pub, Jason instructs his classmates to drink and outlines the evening's rules.
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Scene Context: At a club, Jason instructs his classmates in dancing to the music.
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Weird Time
Orla Gartland
Scene Context: Nikki wakes up in the morning at her home to have breakfast consisting of pizza.
Episode 4: The Hurricane (Jul 29, 2026)
A natural disaster brings the family together.
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Favourite Idiot
Orla Gartland
Scene Context: Jason and his family are engaged in a board game at home while Nikki checks her text messages. Karen is seated beside Scott at the hospital during the end credits.
Episode 5: Ick (Aug 5, 2026)
Jason and Nikki each must face reality. Vic crumbles under the pressure of his own success.
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The Power
Orla Gartland
Episode 6: Halloween (Aug 12, 2026)
Nikki and Jason’s date night is derailed by suspicion, as Princess’ night spirals out of control.
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Kamikazi
Paul Ressel
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The Way It Was
Orla Gartland
Episode 7: Tuscany (Aug 19, 2026)
When Nikki and Jason escape to Tuscany, nothing goes as expected—at home or abroad.
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Good Fortune
Piccolo Callean
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Is Love Enough?
Orla Gartland
Trying Season 5 Trailer Songs
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At The End Of The Day
Orla Gartland
Trying Apple TV Season 5 Trailer Music
Trying: Season 5 (Apple Original Series Soundtrack)
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Vertigo
Orla Gartland
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So Perfect (feat. Matt Maltese)
Orla Gartland
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Weird Time
Orla Gartland
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Favourite Idiot
Orla Gartland , Liang Lawrence
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The Power
Orla Gartland
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The Way It Was
Orla Gartland , Martin Luke Brown
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Is Love Enough?
Orla Gartland
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At The End Of The Day
Orla Gartland
What makes this show so special is how it handles the messy, raw realities of adoption with so much humor and grace. This season, the musical selection plays a massive role in those quiet, emotional kitchen conversations and the stressful parenting moments we all relate to. Below, you’ll find our complete song list for Trying Season 5, sorted by episode with exact timestamps to help you identify those specific acoustic tunes that kept you company during the credits. Let us know if we missed any of your favorite tracks!
Main Cast
- Rafe Spall Jason
- Esther Smith Nikki
Official Trailer
Related Soundtracks
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| E1 | Chelsea Dagger | The Fratellis |
| E1 | Vertigo | Orla Gartland |
| E2 | So Perfect (feat. Matt Maltese) | Orla Gartland |
| E3 | Boys in the Better Land | Fontaines D.C. |
| E3 | Be Myself | henry parsley |
| E3 | All the Wrong Decisions | Nathalie Mac |
| E3 | Rock & Roll Queen | The Subways |
| E3 | Sandstorm | Darude |
| E3 | Weird Time | Orla Gartland |
| E4 | Favourite Idiot | Orla Gartland |
| E5 | The Power | Orla Gartland |
| E6 | Kamikazi | Paul Ressel |
| E6 | The Way It Was | Orla Gartland |
| E7 | Good Fortune | Piccolo Callean |
| E7 | Is Love Enough? | Orla Gartland |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Trying: Season 5?
The score for Trying: Season 5 was composed by Paul Saunderson, Orla Gartland.
How many songs are in the soundtrack for Trying: Season 5?
There are 24 songs featured in the soundtrack for Trying: Season 5. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.
What are the genres of Trying: Season 5?
The main genres for Trying: Season 5 include Comedy.
How many seasons does Trying have?
The TV show Trying currently has 5 seasons.