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The Pitt Returns: Season 2 Premieres January 2026

12/20/2025

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HBO Max's medical drama, The Pitt, will return for its second season on January 8, 2026, following a successful debut.
Created by R. Scott Gemmill, the series focuses on healthcare professionals at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.
New recurring guest stars for the season include Rusty Schwimmer, Jayne Taini, and Annabelle Toomey.
The upcoming season is set over Fourth of July weekend, ten months after the first season's finale.
Apple TV is developing a new medical drama, Beat the Reaper, featuring Will Poulter, which will explore darker themes outside the hospital.

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Story summary

HBO Max's medical drama, The Pitt, will return for its second season on January 8, 2026, following a successful debut.
Created by R. Scott Gemmill, the series focuses on healthcare professionals at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.
New recurring guest stars for the season include Rusty Schwimmer, Jayne Taini, and Annabelle Toomey.
The upcoming season is set over Fourth of July weekend, ten months after the first season's finale.
Apple TV is developing a new medical drama, Beat the Reaper, featuring Will Poulter, which will explore darker themes outside the hospital.