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"The Pitt" Season 2: Emmy-Nominated Drama Returns January 2026

9/1/2025

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HBO Max's "The Pitt" will release Season 2 in January 2026, centered on a Pittsburgh trauma center.
Creator Scott R. Gemmill faced challenges integrating infants into the 15-episode storyline.
The series has earned multiple Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama and Outstanding Writing for the episode "2 p.m."
"2 p.m." depicts Dr. Melissa King assisting a young girl in coping with her sister's death.

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Story summary

HBO Max's "The Pitt" will release Season 2 in January 2026, centered on a Pittsburgh trauma center.
Creator Scott R. Gemmill faced challenges integrating infants into the 15-episode storyline.
The series has earned multiple Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama and Outstanding Writing for the episode "2 p.m."
"2 p.m." depicts Dr. Melissa King assisting a young girl in coping with her sister's death.