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7.6/10 148 votes
Comedy

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?

Created by:
Andy Wolton
Cast:
Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Scarlett Rayner, Cooper Turner
Language:
English
Country:
United Kingdom
Network:
Apple TV

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Seasons

5 available

Season 2

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Still from A Nice Boy E01

Episode 1

★ 8.0

A Nice Boy

2021-05-21 · 27m

Nikki and Jason have been approved to adopt, but they're finding the matching process a challenge. Social worker Penny has a plan.

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Still from The Sun on Your Back E02

Episode 2

★ 8.0

The Sun on Your Back

2021-05-21 · 30m

Penny sends Nikki and Jason to a fancy-dress party that could change their lives. Nikki helps her sister, Karen, choose a wedding dress.

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Still from Big Heads E03

Episode 3

★ 8.0

Big Heads

2021-05-28 · 28m

Jason's ex threatens to come between him and Nikki at a family funeral. Karen struggles to get Scott involved in their wedding planning.

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Still from Helicopters E04

Episode 4

★ 8.0

Helicopters

2021-06-04 · 30m

Nikki and Jason make a hopeful visit on their adoption journey. Nikki sets Erica up with Jason's friend. Karen is drawn to Deven, a single dad.

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Still from Maddest Sweetest Thing E05

Episode 5

★ 7.5

Maddest Sweetest Thing

2021-06-11 · 29m

Nikki and Jason search for a bigger, child-friendly flat. Nikki fights for a promotion at work. Karen is tempted to cheat.

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Still from A Long Way Down E06

Episode 6

★ 7.5

A Long Way Down

2021-06-18 · 27m

Jason plays detective after a problem is revealed at Ben and Denise's party. Freddy struggles in his relationship.

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Still from Lift Me Up E07

Episode 7

★ 7.5

Lift Me Up

2021-06-25 · 27m

Planning Scott's stag night is a headache for Jason. Karen shares a secret with Nikki. Erica and Freddy's relationship begins to blur.

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Still from I'm Scared E08

Episode 8

★ 8.5

I'm Scared

2021-07-02 · 29m

Nikki and Jason must make a huge decision in a small amount of time.

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Cast

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

Jason

Esther Smith

Esther Smith

Nikki

Scarlett Rayner

Scarlett Rayner

Princess

Cooper Turner

Tyler

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