March 5, 2026, 2:54 p.m. ET
Break time is over! Get ready to clock back in for your favorite 15-hour shift.
Season 2 of HBO’s hit medical drama “The Pitt” continues this week.
The show, which stars actors Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch and Gerran Howell as Dr. Dennis “Huckleberry” Whitaker, continues to follow a group of healthcare professionals working in a hospital emergency room in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Here’s what you should know about “The Pitt,” including how to watch.
When does the next episode of ‘The Pitt’ come out?
Season 2, episode 9, of “The Pitt” releases March 5.
What time does ‘The Pitt’ drop to HBO Max?
“The Pitt” is slated to drop at 9 p.m. ET Thursday on HBO Max.
Where to watch ‘The Pitt’
Episodes of “The Pitt” release weekly on HBO Max. You can also stream the series on Hulu, Sling TV, The Roku Channel, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video, if your subscription has an HBO Max add-on.
How many episodes are in ‘The Pitt’ season 2?
The second season of “The Pitt” has 15 episodes, Forbes reports.
‘The Pitt’ season 2 release schedule
- Jan. 8: Episode 1.
- Jan. 15: Episode 2.
- Jan. 22: Episode 3.
- Jan. 29: Episode 4.
- Feb. 5: Episode 5.
- Feb. 12: Episode 6.
- Feb. 19: Episode 7.
- Feb. 26: Episode 8.
- March 5: Episode 9.
- March 12: Episode 10.
- March 19: Episode 11.
- March 26: Episode 12.
- April 2: Episode 13.
- April 9: Episode 14.
- April 16: Episode 15.
What day does ‘The Pitt’ come out?
Season 2 of “The Pitt” airs weekly on Thursdays on HBO Max.
When is ‘The Pitt’ season 2 finale?
The season 2 finale of “The Pitt” airs April 16.
What is ‘The Pitt’ season 2 about?
“The Pitt” season 2 takes place over one shift, set 10 months after the Labor Day events depicted in season 1. The new season follows Wyle’s character, Dr. Robby, who is trying to survive a July 4th shift, which is a notoriously busy day for any hospital, per USA TODAY.
‘The Pitt’ season 2 cast
Most of the major characters from season 1 return for season 2 including, Dr. Jack Langdon (Patrick Ball), Dr. Melissa “Mel” (Taylor Dearden), Dr. Santos (Isa Briones), Whitaker (Gerran Howell), Dr. Samira Mohan (Supriya Ganesh), Dr. Victoria Javadi (Shabana Azeez), Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) and nurse Dana Evans (Katherine LaNasa).
There are also a few new faces featured in the ER this season.
Sepideh Moafi is Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, a new attending physician. Dr. Al-Hashimi is set to take over as Dr. Robby heads off on a “soul-cleansing motorcycle sabbatical,” USA TODAY writes.
Other new cast members include: Joy, a third-year medical student (Irene Choi); James, a fourth-year medical student (Lucas Iverson), and Emma, a recent nursing school graduate (Laetitia Hollard).
Is Dr. Collins still on ‘The Pitt’?
Tracy Ifeachor, who plays Dr. Heather Collins, has confirmed she will not return for “The Pitt” season 2 as she and the showrunners felt her character’s arc is “complete,” per Forbes.
Where does ‘The Pitt’ take place?
“The Pitt” is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. However, most of the filming for the series takes place in Burbank, California. Some scenes in season 2 were also shot at Pittsburgh’s Allegheny General Hospital, according to Decider.
What is a death doula?
According to PBS, death doulas or end-of-life doulas, which are depicted in “The Pitt,” provide “emotional, practical, and spiritual support to people who are dying,” and their loved ones. Although end-of-life doulas do not provide medical care, they do provide companionship, guidance and support throughout the dying process, the site adds.
Will there be a season 3 of ‘The Pitt’?
Us Weekly reports “The Pitt” was renewed for season 3 in January.
Although an exact release date has yet to be announced, HBO CEO Casey Bloys told Deadline in November 2025 he hopes to release season 3 in January 2027, as he believes an “annual return” is important to the success of the series.
What happened to Mateo on ‘The Pitt’?
Although Jalen Thomas Brooks’ character Mateo Diaz, an emergency room nurse, has yet to appear in season 2 of “The Pitt,” Screen Rant writes the character and potential love interest for Dr. Victoria Javadi will return “eventually.” According to series creator and showrunner R. Scott Gemmill, Diaz is just “working the night shift.”