Season 2 Release Date Announced for 2025’s Hit Series
HBO Max has announced that its hit medical drama, The Pitt, will return for a second season on January 8.
The series, which takes place in a hectic Pittsburgh emergency room, follows the doctors and nurses through a single 15-hour shift in real time.
Season 2 will see Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, played by Noah Wyle, and the team face another intense day, this time set on the Fourth of July. The new season also introduces Sepideh Moafi as Dr. Al-Hashimi, a new attending physician who has previously worked with Mel (Taylor Dearden) and Samira (Supriya Ganesh).
Welcome (back) to The Pitt.
— HBO Max (@hbomax) December 9, 2025
Season 2 of #ThePitt returns January 8, 2026 on HBO Max. pic.twitter.com/j3qXLlRZY2
The Pitt became an instant success when it premiered last January. Audiences and critics praised the show for realistically portraying the pressures faced by medical professionals, especially in the post-COVID era. Each season covers one 15-hour shift over 15 episodes, giving viewers a detailed and immersive look at hospital life.
The show has performed exceptionally well on HBO Max. Following its premiere, it averaged almost 20 million viewers per episode worldwide and earned five Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series. Acting wins went to Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, and Shawn Hatosy.
The series’ success is also shaping HBO Max’s programming strategy. The streamer is focusing on producing shows with a network-style approach—longer seasons with lower budgets that can be released annually. Two pilots are already in development following this model, including a police procedural and a family drama.
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