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Trauma Center Drama: Sabbaticals, Romance, and New Leadership

1/9/2026

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Story summary

The season 2 premiere at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center shows Dr. Robby taking a three-month sabbatical.
Dr. Langdon returns from rehab, creating tension with Robby.
Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, portrayed by Sepideh Moafi, takes over during Robby's absence and advocates for technology upgrades.
The episode hints romance between Dr. Garcia and Dr. Santos as a Fourth of July shift yields an abandoned baby in the ER.

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Story summary

The season 2 premiere at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center shows Dr. Robby taking a three-month sabbatical.
Dr. Langdon returns from rehab, creating tension with Robby.
Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, portrayed by Sepideh Moafi, takes over during Robby's absence and advocates for technology upgrades.
The episode hints romance between Dr. Garcia and Dr. Santos as a Fourth of July shift yields an abandoned baby in the ER.