The critically acclaimed Max Original medical drama The Pitt, produced by John Wells Productions and Warner Bros. Television, has been renewed for a second season. Created by R. Scott Gemmill and starring Noah Wyle, the series continues to captivate audiences with its gripping storytelling. The 15-episode first season airs new episodes every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. ET, leading up to its season finale on April 10.
Since its debut, The Pitt has become the most-watched title on Max globally, maintaining its top spot while earning widespread critical praise. With a 93% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, the show has been lauded as an “engrossing and addictive medical drama” by Entertainment Weekly, while Vanity Fair commended Noah Wyle’s performance as “an endlessly compelling lead.” TV Insider described the series as “riveting,” Chicago Tribune deemed it “essential viewing,” and The Hollywood Reporter praised its real-time format for capturing the intensity and urgency of a bustling trauma center.
Sarah Aubrey, Head of Max Original Programming, said,
“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. 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.”
Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD U.S. Networks, said,
“From its powerful stories to its realistic set and unique real-time format, THE PITT is truly a masterclass in storytelling — and it’s all due to the talented team of executive producers and crew, and the incredible ensemble cast who truly embody the pace and pressure of a hospital emergency department. John, Noah, Scott and the team have so many more stories to tell, and we are thankful to our partners at Max for giving them the opportunity to do so.”
John Wells, R. Scott Gemmill, and Noah Wyle,said,
“We’re excited and delighted with the audience response for our first season of THE PITT and can’t be more appreciative of our partners at Max and Warner Bros. Television for all of their extraordinary support throughout our first season.”
The Pitt offers a gritty and authentic portrayal of the challenges faced by healthcare workers in modern-day America, focusing on the frontline heroes of a Pittsburgh hospital. Each episode unfolds in real-time, capturing an hour of Dr. Robby’s (Noah Wyle) demanding 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room.
Noah Wyle stars as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, alongside Tracey Ifeachor as Dr. Collins, Patrick Ball as Dr. Langdon, Katherine LaNasa as Dana Evans, Supriya Ganesh as Dr. Mohan, Fiona Dourif as Dr. McKay, Taylor Dearden as Dr. King, Isa Briones as Dr. Santos, Gerran Howell as Whitaker, and Shabana Azeez as Javadi.
Produced by John Wells Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, The Pitt was created by R. Scott Gemmill, who also serves as an executive producer. The series is executive produced by Emmy® winner John Wells (Animal Kingdom, Shameless, The West Wing, ER), Noah Wyle (ER, The Librarian franchise, Falling Skies), Michael Hissrich (Shameless, The West Wing, Third Watch), Erin Jontow (Emperor Of Ocean Park, Rescue: HI-Surf, Maid), and Simran Baidwan (Manifest, Ordinary Joe, The Good Doctor, Chicago Med).
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