Fans of The Pitt are anxiously waiting for the Max show to push more epi-sodes.
Fortunately, the series, which aired its season one finale in April and which has since racked up four Critics Choice Awards nominations, was picked up for a second season back in February—so fans will not have to wait too long to see another shift at the Pittsburgh Trauma Hospital’s emergency room a.k.a. The Pitt.
Indeed, season two was confirmed less than a month into The Pitt’s first season, with the television streamer’s head of original programming Sarah Aubrey telling Variety in a statement that the audience response has been a “thrill,” adding, “We are excited to continue down this path with another season.”
If you’re still stuck in the waiting room when it comes to The Pitt, the new medical drama has taken social media by storm since its January 9 premiere. The show, which stars ER alum Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch—as well as Patrick Ball as Dr. Frank Langdon, Tracy Ifeachor as Dr. Heather Collins and more—follows emergency medicine doctors throughout one shift in an ER.
In season one, audiences meet Dr. Robby as he heads to work on the anniversary of his mentor’s death, which occurred at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each episode follows an hour of the team’s 15-hour shift and includes flashbacks of his time in the ER during the pandemic, as well as following the personal struggles of his colleagues and their patients when a mass casualty event disrupts a typically chaotic day at their hospital.
For Wyle, who appeared on 13 of ER’s 15 seasons, he returned to the medical drama genre to emphasize the struggles healthcare workers are currently facing.
“These people sacrifice so much in the service of others that I find it absolutely infuriating that their expertise is being called into question," the actor told Variety in an interview published April 9. “I find it all infuriating that we are where we are right now. So I wanted to make a show that brings back into sharp focus what an objective medical fact is.”
Along the way, Wyle also made a show that fans can’t get enough of. Keep reading for everything to know about The Pitt’s second season…
When do new episodes of The Pitt come out?
The final episode of season one of The Pitt aired on Thursday, April 10. Although the series has been picked up for a new season—which is already in early production—an exact premiere date has not yet been released.
However, CEO of HBO and Max Content Casey Bloys confirmed to Vulture in an April 10 interview that the season will kick off sometime in January 2026. It is also likely that The Pitt will continue to air on Thursdays, as most shows on Max keep their original airing schedules from season to season.
When will Season two of The Pitt take place?
The next season of The Pitt will take place over Fourth of July weekend, showrunner and executive producer Scott Gemmill confirmed. The producer also teased a bit of the cases to come.
“There’s fireworks,” he told Vulture. “Somebody doesn’t do so well at a hot-dog-eating contest; somebody’s sunburned. You can see all the cases wandering in.”
After The Pitt’s recent season one finale, Gemmill explained that season two will pick up around nine or 10 months after what occurred, meaning audiences will see Dr. Langdon likely on his first day back following a stint in rehab.
“With it being Langdon’s first day back,” Gemmill explained to TVLine April 10, “we get to catch up as he catches up with all those people.”
What characters will be included in The Pitt season two?
While Dr. Robby is sure to clock back in, Wyle and other executive producers on The Pitt haven’t revealed which of the other major cast members—including Isa Briones, Fiona Dourif, Garren Howell, Taylor Dearden, Supriya Ganesh and Shabana Azeez—will be back for season two. However, they did tease that newcomers are to be expected.
“We’re calling all pros,” Wyle said of the second season at a Deadline conference earlier this month. “We want people who are good with props and who are used to working in a company, with an ensemble. We want creativity. We want passion. We don’t want ego coming to play. We have tremendous people showing up excited.”
At the end of season one, the audience is left with uncertainty particularly when it comes to Dr. Langdon (Ball), Robby’s mentee who was found to have been stealing drugs from the ER by intern Dr. Santos (Briones).
Ball expressed interest in returning to the show to Deadline earlier this month, and while he is also slated to lead a production of Hamlet in Los Angeles from May to July, Gemmill previously confirmed his character’s participation in season two.
Meanwhile, Katherine LaNasa’s Lead Nurse Dana Evans’ fate is also up in the air after she was assaulted by a patient. However, Wyle also confirmed that LaNasa will return, telling TVLine in an April 10 interview, “Obviously, I can’t get rid of Katherine.”
Until the next shift begins at The Pitt, keep reading for more TV shows that should be your next binge…
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days (TLC) - Dec. 7
This season, eight Americans, including the bold and fiery Elise, looking to settle down after stirring things up on 90 Day: Hunt for Love, are leaving everything behind to travel to international destinations like the Philippines, Belize, Turkey, Morocco, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Australia. Each is hoping to turn their long-distance connection into a lasting commitment.
These couples are stepping into the unknown, driven by love but challenged by distance, doubt, and deep cultural divides. From conflicting expectations and family pressure to hidden pasts and even surveillance-level possessiveness, the stakes have never been higher for these unconventional love stories. With hearts on the line and passports in hand, they’re betting everything on the chance their virtual romances will transform into real-world relationships.
Dance Moms: A New Era (Hulu) - Dec. 8
After Studio Bleu suddenly closes, Glo scrambles to rebuild as Project X with her daughter Kaeli coaching beside her. Tensions rise when a new mom and dancer join the team, and one mom’s personal struggle has a devastating effect on the studio.
Here Come the Irish (Peacock) - Dec. 8
Season two offers an in-depth look at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, exploring their lives on and off the field.
Here Come the Irish documents the legendary football team through their grit, determination and brotherhood along with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with those closest to the program. On the field, witness the intense training regimens, strategic game preparations and the electrifying atmosphere of game days. Off the field, the series delves into the academic commitments, personal stories and the motivation to be college football’s best.
Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House (Magnolia Network & HGTV) - Dec. 9
In Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House, Chip and Joanna Gaines take on a 1960s mountain property in Colorado, tackling unique design and construction hurdles that come with high-altitude living. Together, they blend original mid-century details with European-inspired finishes, transforming the home into their own timeless family retreat nestled in the Rockies.
Percy Jackson and the Plympians (Disney+) - Dec. 10
After Camp Half-Blood’s protective border is breached, Percy Jackson embarks on an epic odyssey into the Sea of Monsters in search of his best friend Grover and the one thing that may save the camp—the Golden Fleece. With help from Annabeth, Clarisse and his newfound cyclops half-brother Tyson, Percy’s survival is crucial in the fight to stop Luke, the Titan Kronos, and their impending plan to bring down Camp Half-Blood—and ultimately, Olympus.
Simon Cowell: The Next Act (Netflix) - Dec. 10
Music mogul and record executive Simon Cowell has single handedly created some of the biggest music superstars in the world. In this brand-new Netflix docu-series, cameras follow him everywhere as he sets out to do it again, to try and create the next global boyband sensation. This is unlike any show he has made before. From raw open casting calls to the release of their debut single, this is an all-access pass for viewers to catch every moment of Simon’s next chapter. Will he strike gold once again?
Little Distasters (Paramount+) - Dec. 11
The thriller focuses on a decade-long friendship among Jess (Diane Kruger), Liz (Jo Joyner), Charlotte (Shelley Conn) and Mel (Emily Taaffe), four expectant mothers who were thrown together with little in common apart from their due dates but have been there for one another throughout motherhood. When perfect stay-at-home mother Jess takes her baby daughter to hospital with a head injury that she can’t explain, her close friend and on-duty ER doctor Liz must make the excruciating decision of whether to call social services. With one phone call, Liz sets in motion a chain of events that ripples, fractures and nearly destroys not only their families but their entire friendship group.
The Secrets We Bury (Investigation Discovery) - Dec. 16
The new deocumentary is an empathetic account of a Long Island family unwinding a decades old mystery around their father’s disappearance.
In the early 1960s, George Carroll walked out on his family, leaving his wife, Dorothy, and their four children behind. Decades later, the Carroll siblings are still left haunted by what happened to their father. Seeking much-needed closure for himself and his family, The Secrets We Bury follows Mike Carroll as he unravels the mystery of his father’s disappearance and uncovers a story much darker and more complex than his family could have imagined.
Fallout (Prime Video) - Dec. 17
The new season will pick up in the aftermath of season one’s epic finale and take audiences along for a journey through the wasteland of the Mojave to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas. Season two will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Emily in Paris (Netflix) - Dec. 18
Now the head of Agence Grateau Rome, Emily faces professional and romantic challenges as she adapts to life in a new city. But just as everything falls into place, a work idea backfires, and the fallout cascades into heartbreak and career setbacks. Seeking stability, Emily leans into her French lifestyle, until a big secret threatens one of her closest relationships. Tackling conflict with honesty, Emily emerges with deeper connections, renewed clarity, and a readiness to embrace new possibilities.
Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts (Hulu) - Dec. 19
With this all new one-hour special, Kumail Nanjiani makes his return to stand-up after nearly a decade with Night Thoughts.
Born to Be Wild (Apple TV+) - Dec. 19
Filmed over several years across three continents, the six-part documentary series follows six endangered young animals as they grow up in our world but are destined to return to theirs. From their earliest days through their journey to life in the wild, the series highlights the challenges, triumphs, and resilience that define their survival, both for the animals and the extraordinary people working to raise and protect them.
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball (Hulu) - Dec. 22
The Watterson family is back to prove that reality is just a suggestion in their wonderfully weird world. Gumball, Darwin, and the town of Elmore are more chaotic, hilarious, and bizarre than ever before, navigating a fresh wave of absurdity. This season tackles a promposal involving Penny faking her own death, outright pandemonium with wild animals invading the suburbs, and a witchy student cult attempting a yearbook séance. The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball is pure satire and hijinks, offering plenty of laughs for kids and adults alike, culminating in the long-awaited return of the franchise’s biggest foe: Rob and The Void.
Fixer Upper: Fireplace (Magnolia Network) - Dec. 24
This season, sit down and relax by the fire blazing in the hearths at The Gaines' Family Farm and Mountain House. This series transports you to a Magnolia fireplace decorated for the winter/holidays with twinkling lights and fresh garland. The natural sounds of crackling wood paired with soft holiday music create the perfect backdrop for a cozy holiday gathering.
Made in Korea (Hulu) - Dec. 24
Set in 1970s Korea, season one follows Baek Kitae, an ambitious KCIA agent who’s living a double life. Driven by his thirst for power, Kitae works as an agent by day and a smuggler by night. Smart, suave, cunning and capable, Kitae rapidly moves up the ranks after using his smuggling operation to consolidate power, protect his brother, and generate vast sums of money for the agency. Seemingly unstoppable, only one thing stands in his way—a tenacious prosecutor who can't be reasoned with, bought or bribed. With everything at stake for both men, the series will follow the duo as they look to take each other down.
Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 (Netflix) - Dec. 25
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Junk or Jackpot? (HGTV) - Dec. 26
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The Copenhagen Test (Peacock) - Dec. 27
This espionage thriller series follows first-generation Chinese-American intelligence analyst Alexander Hale (Simu Liu) who realizes his brain has been hacked, giving the perpetrators access to everything he sees and hears. Caught between his shadowy agency and the unknown hackers, he must maintain a performance 24/7 to flush out who’s responsible and prove where his allegiance lies.
Animal Control (Fox) - Dec. 28
Get ready to go wild with the comedy's season four premiere.
Celebrity IOU (HGTV) - Dec. 28
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Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2026 (ABC) - Dec. 31
Diana Ross will step onto the world’s most iconic stage to celebrate with millions and welcome a new year with style, magic, and unforgettable music in what will be a defining moment in the show’s history. Her headline performance promises a spectacular blend of glamour and a timeless medley of hits