Trying Times (1987)

Name: Trying Times
Genre: Comedy
Rating: 7.2

Comedy

This half-hour sitcom anthology series that aired on PBS from 1987 to 1989 is about people struggling with the daily routines of life.

IMDb rating: 7.2 (96 votes)
Episode average: 8.0 +0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (1987)

8.03 avg 4 episodes 7.3 → 7.8 30 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	A Family Tree	7.3	19
3	Get a Job	8.5	7
5	The Visit	8.5	12
6	Moving Day	7.8	25