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Malpractice Lawsuit and Rehab Reunion Heat Up 'In The Pitt'

1/17/2026

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In The Pitt Season 2, Dr. Mel King faces a malpractice lawsuit.
Dr. Langdon returns after a ten-month rehabilitation break, with an awkward hug marking their reunion.
Langdon confesses his addiction, deepening their bond.
Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi arrives, bringing ER dynamics and contrasting with Dr. Robby's tough-love approach.
Mel grows in emergency medicine as new episodes air Thursdays on HBO Max.

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Story summary

In The Pitt Season 2, Dr. Mel King faces a malpractice lawsuit.
Dr. Langdon returns after a ten-month rehabilitation break, with an awkward hug marking their reunion.
Langdon confesses his addiction, deepening their bond.
Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi arrives, bringing ER dynamics and contrasting with Dr. Robby's tough-love approach.
Mel grows in emergency medicine as new episodes air Thursdays on HBO Max.