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Season 1 – The Pitt

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Season 1 – The Pitt

Jan 2025

Drama

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The staff of Pittsburgh's Trauma Medical Center work around the clock to save lives in an overcrowded and underfunded emergency department.

Critics Consensus

Setting the trials and tribulations of hospital life on a timer, The Pitt combines multiple tried-and-true formulas to create a bracingly fresh medical drama.

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Audience Says

You might not want to spend time at The Pitt as a patient, but as entertainment, it’s one hell of a gripping show -- grounded, intense, and emotionally powerful.

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Nick Hilton

Independent (UK)

Apr 7

4/5

What The Pitt does really well is work under its self-imposed restraints. The world never feels small, the characters never less than fully fleshed out.

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India Block

London Evening Standard

Apr 7

5/5

The ensemble cast has created space for a thrilling and deeply moving portrait of people striving for dignity on the worst day of their lives.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Mar 30

An astonishing achievement, full of granular detail and stellar performances... The Pitt doesn’t operate as a regular medical drama; more like a war movie in scrubs. It’s well worth the wait.

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

May 18

The watercooler talk was right. This was edge-of-your-seat, can't-miss appointment television.

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James Delingpole

The Spectator

Apr 16

This stuff only works on you if you give it permission -- a bit like when you invite a vampire across your threshold. If you don’t, though, you’re immune.

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Janine C

@JanPol 5d

I didn't expect to get so invested in a hospital drama. The characters feel real and every episode keeps you hooked.

Ma P

@RT13798883 Jun 6

The show would be so much better without Noah Wyle!

Hashique T.

@Hashique Jun 5

The Pitt is one of the most engaging series I’ve seen in a long time. It teleports you into an ER and glues you there until the very end of the season. I watched it all in one stretch and was having dreams about it afterward. What sets it apart is the craft. The real-time, single-continuous-shot feeling keeps you inside the action rather than just watching it, and the homework on the medical side shows — the procedures and rhythm land with real authority. Some scenes are genuinely raw, almost too much to sit with, and that’s exactly what leaves a scar. It also avoids the unnecessary drama that bogged down shows like New Amsterdam, staying engaging through distinct, fully drawn characters instead. The protagonist’s vulnerability is felt clearly, and the plot only thickens as the chaos compounds. Can’t wait for the second season, and I won’t be missing it the moment it drops.

Keith B.

@Okbullard May 31

This was such a compelling series with great acting and storyline. Each of the main characters are very unique and extremely interesting. I couldn't wait to watch the next episode. It would be vastly improved if they removed some of the woke garbage though. Give it a look I'm sure you'll really enjoy it.

John B.

@RT42354657 May 25

The Pitt is the best medical drama I’ve watched since ER. It brings back that same intense, fast-paced emergency room atmosphere while still feeling modern and fresh. The real-time format keeps every episode moving with nonstop tension, and the cast does an incredible job making the chaos and emotional pressure feel authentic. Noah Wyle absolutely shines and it’s great seeing him back in a hospital drama role again, but the entire supporting cast is strong. What makes the show stand out is how raw and realistic it feels — the exhaustion, split-second decisions, trauma, teamwork, and emotional weight all come across in a believable way instead of feeling overly dramatized. Like ER in its prime, The Pitt balances medical emergencies, character development, dark humor, and emotional moments without losing momentum. Season 1 kept me invested from start to finish and easily ranks as one of the strongest medical series released in years.

yNOT J.

@yNOT2u May 24

Best show ever… I love every aspect about this show.

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Noah Wyle

Dr. Michael 'Robby' Robinavitch

Patrick Ball

Dr. Langdon

Supriya Ganesh

Dr. Mohan

Fiona Dourif

Dr. McKay

Taylor Dearden

Dr. King

Episode 1

Aired Jan 9, 2025

7:00 A.M

While Dr. Robby attempts to distract himself from the anniversary of his mentor's death, Dr. Collins tries to push through her shift with sickness; after fainting at the sight of a brutal injury, Victoria Javadi fights to prove herself in The Pitt.

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Episode 2

Aired Jan 9, 2025

8:00 A.M

Robby helps siblings navigate their father's end of life care; Samira fends off cops targeting a woman with a misunderstood condition.

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Episode 3

Aired Jan 16, 2025

9:00 A.M

Samira does her best to keep Whitaker on the right path; a young person's overdose causes conflict in the emergency room.

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Episode 4

Aired Jan 23, 2025

10:00 A.M

While helping a patient's family cope with loss, Robby struggles with memories of his mentor's final days; Santos learns a hard lesson; Mel struggles with her bedside manner; Whitaker falls victim to a psych patient known as The Kraken.

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Episode 5

Aired Jan 29, 2025

11:00 A.M

Both Santos and Collins deal with their own moral and legal quandaries; Samira's careful approach earns praise from patients and reproach from Robby. Javadi unintentionally upends McKay's attempts to help an unhoused patient.

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Episode 6

Aired Feb 5, 2025

12:00 P.M

Mel searches for a patient's daughter; Collins mediates family conflict over teen pregnancy; Robby faces a hospital ultimatum; Santos deals with an ego check.

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Episode 7

Aired Feb 12, 2025

1:00 P.M

Samira pushes back against Robby after treating an influencer with odd symptoms; Santos handles a patient accused of assault.

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Episode 8

Aired Feb 19, 2025

2:00 P.M

Robby cares for an elderly patient who is related to Pittsburgh's past; the team tries to revive a young drowning victim.

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Episode 9

Aired Feb 26, 2025

3:00 P.M.

After an emotional debrief from Robby on a difficult case, Dana breaks up a waiting room brawl between two moms; Whitaker finds common ground with The Kraken, and a car crash between a pedestrian and a former patient puts pressure on McKay.

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Episode 10

Aired Mar 5, 2025

4:00 P.M.

With the Pitt down a staff member, Robby relies on his team to pick up the slack; Santos voices her suspicions.

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Episode 11

Aired Mar 12, 2025

5:00 P.M.

Collins assists a challenging surrogate birth; Robby manages a discreet staffing issue; McKay confronts her ex's intrusive girlfriend; Whitaker observes Samira as she identifies a drug-seeking patient.

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Episode 12

Aired Mar 19, 2025

6:00 P.M.

When dozens of critical patients flood the ER, Robby and his team struggle to keep up amid quickly diminished supplies.

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Episode 13

Aired Mar 25, 2025

7:00 P.M.

As the night shift begins, Robby refuses to give up on a mass casualty victim; Samira and Santos each attempt risky moves.

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Episode 14

Aired Apr 2, 2025

8:00 P.M.

Robby struggles to cope with a loss; Abbott and Samira are challenged by a patient's rapidly deteriorating condition; McKay deals with the fallout from a tough decision; Mel treats a teen with a mysterious rash.

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Episode 15

Aired Apr 9, 2025

9:00 P.M

Robby resorts to unorthodox methods to convince the father of a critically ill teen to allow treatment; Samira experiences an adrenaline high; Santos tries to keep a young man from slipping through the cracks; Whitaker searches for a missing patient.

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