When The Pitt premiered on HBO Max in January 2025, audiences immediately fell in love with the show about a single grueling day working in the emergency room at a trauma medical hospital in Pittsburgh.
With its timely take on a classic medical drama, and ER alum Noah Wyle leading the cast, The Pitt quickly captured folks' attention. Over 15 episodes, the show developed storylines full of heart, emotional depth and high stakes for everyone involved. And to top it all off, the ensemble cast working alongside Noah gelled flawlessly, making believable doctors working in a high-stress hospital environment.
Given how it's been a few months since The Pitt aired its season 1 finale, many are likely wondering if the show is coming back for season 2. Well, there's no need to call 9-1-1, because we have good news on that front.
Will there be a season 2 of The Pitt?
Just one month after The Pitt premiered on HBO Max, fans were ecstatic to learn the show was renewed for season 2. The news broke in February 2025, and the higher ups at Warner Bros. Discovery (the studio that produces The Pitt) were thrilled fans were gravitating towards the series.
"It’s been a thrill to watch audiences embrace The Pitt as an update to procedural storytelling with a cast who authentically embody the heroics of doctors and nurses on shift in a 2025 emergency room,” said Sarah Aubrey, head of Max Original Programming in a statement to Variety. “Our collaboration with John Wells, R. Scott Gemmill, Noah Wyle and Warner Bros. Television has been an incredibly rewarding experience, and we are excited to continue down this path with another season.”
What is The Pitt season 2 release date?
According to a report from Deadline, Warner Bros. Discovery gave a hint as to the release date. The Pitt season 2 is expected to premiere new episodes in January 2026 on HBO Max. And while we don't yet have an exact date when the show will air, we do have an exciting update on production for the new installment.
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Is The Pitt season 2 filming?
You bet it is!
In a surprise announcement made by Warner Bros. and HBO Max on June 16, fans learned The Pitt is in production for season 2. What's more, a behind-the-scenes Instagram video showcased the cast and crew on set filming new episodes.
"We're so back," the caption read. "Season 2 of #ThePitt has begun filming. Stream Season 1 now on Max."
As soon as fans learned about this development from The Pitt, they bombarded the comments with words of excitement.
"YASSSSSS YASSSSS YASSSSS!! Please have at least 10 seasons ❤️," one person begged. "Just made my day," another declared. "Not kidding: I started crying. can’t waittt," a different viewer added.
Who is in the cast of The Pitt season 2?
Based on the events from The Pitt season 1, here's who is expected to return as part of the main cast for season 2:
- Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch
- Tracy Ifeachor as Dr. Heather Colins
- Patrick Ball as Dr. Frank Langdon
- Katherine LaNasa as Dana Evans
- Supriya Ganesh as Dr. Samira Mohan
- Fiona Dourif as Dr. Cassie McKay
- Taylor Dearden as Dr. Melissa "Mel" King
- Isa Briones as Dr. Trinity Santos
- Gerran Howell as Dennis Whitaker
- Shabana Azeez as Victoria Javadi
In addition to those returning for The Pitt season 2, fans will be introduced to some new faces:
- Sepideh Moafi will portray an as-yet-unnamed attending physician working in the emergency department.
- Charles Baker will play Troy, a homeless man who becomes a patient in the emergency department.
- Irene Choi will portray Joy, a third-year medical student whose knowledge of all things medicine can lead to methods that can be seen as slightly disconcerting.
- Laëtitia Hollard will play nursing school graduate Emma, whose outlook on life may be a bit naive.
- Lucas Iverson will portray James, a fourth-year medical student at the Pitt.
What will The Pitt season 2 be about?
When executive producers R. Scott Gemmill and John Wells spoke to TV Insider about what's to come for The Pitt season 2, the duo revealed a time jump is in play this time around. What's more, there will be more twists and turns occurring on shift this season — which may include some characters coming in and out throughout the season.
"We’ll get to see some new med students, maybe a new nursing student," R. Scott noted to the outlet in April 2025. "We played a fairly straight shift last year, but a lot of times, people come in halfway through a shift and things like that. So even if you don’t see everyone right off the top, they may show up eventually, but they may have the day off."
But that's not all. In the same interview, Noah shared his thoughts on why The Pitt resonates with so many people as the show moves into season 2.
"I’ve been so profoundly moved by the sentiments I’ve received from the medical community who feel very much like they are walking in one-to-one step with these characters that I want all of our characters to be exactly where they should be organically that much later," he added. "What’s been really gratifying is hearing the audiences have really connected to the more human moments, the smaller bits of behavior, the really personal storylines. That is encouraging because it means that we can still mine those small spaces for all the big drama that we need without having to resort to things that feel stunty or inorganic."
How can I watch and stream The Pitt season 2?
When new episodes of The Pitt season 2 premiere, fans can watch on HBO Max.
Before watching the latest installment, folks will need to sign up for an account. The streamer offers fans a number of plans to choose from, with the lowest beginning at $9.99 per month (or $99.99 per year). Once you're all ready, you can click on the title page on HBO Max's website or watch on the go with the HBO Max app.
As the entertainment and news associate editor for Good Housekeeping, Adrianna (she/her) writes about everything TV, movies, music and pop culture. She graduated from Yeshiva University with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in business management. She covers shows like The Rookie, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy, though when she’s not watching the latest show on Netflix, she’s taking martial arts or drinking way too much coffee.
