The Pitt season 2 is a must-watch for fans of medical dramas like ER
Lovers of medical dramas are in for a delight as a successful US show is set to make its UK debut, coinciding with the launch of a new streaming giant.
The second series of The Pitt began airing in the US in January 2026, and it’s now set to premiere in the UK, along with the complete first series, as HBO Max launches on 26 March.
This procedural drama stars ER icon Noah Wyle as Dr Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, a senior attending physician at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre.
The series has garnered critical acclaim and has been lauded by the medical community for its accuracy.
Having won numerous awards, including five at the 77th Primetime Emmys, the show is anticipated to be a massive hit in the UK. Here’s everything you need to know about series two.
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How many episodes does The Pitt have?
The first series comprises 15 episodes, with each episode title reflecting the hour of the day, starting with ‘7am’.
Upon its US release, the first two episodes were broadcast simultaneously, with the remaining episodes aired weekly.
Series two also consists of 15 episodes, with the first 11 already aired in the US.
This time, the premiere included only one episode, with subsequent episodes released weekly.
When the series arrives in the UK, fans will have access to the entire first series all at once, with episodes from series two being released weekly from 26 March.
When are new episodes of The Pitt released?
For enthusiasts in the UK, new episodes will continue to be broadcast weekly on Thursdays, aligning with the US schedule.
Given that most of the second season has already premiered in the US, it might prove challenging for UK fans to dodge spoilers.
How to watch The Pitt in the UK
Get HBO Max free with Sky
Sky is giving away free subscriptions to HBO Max with its Ultimate TV bundle, which also includes Netflix, Disney+, discovery+, Hayu, and around 135 channels at no extra cost.
To view The Pitt, audiences will require an HBO Max subscription, with plans for the streaming service commencing at £4.99 per month.
Subscriptions will be available from 26 March, coinciding with the platform’s launch.
The standard HBO Max tier, which excludes advertisements, is priced at £9.99 per month and includes full HD streaming on two devices along with 30 downloads.
The premium tier is set at £14.99 per month and offers 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Atmos and four concurrent streams.
The Pitt season 2 will air on a weekly basis on HBO Max
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