Learn more about the medical drama ‘The Pitt’ before it debuts
Learn more about the medical drama ‘The Pitt’ before it debuts
The 15-episode series takes viewers inside the high-stakes world of trauma medicine at one of Pittsburgh’s busiest hospitals.
Medical comedies like “Scrubs” and “St. Denis Medical” are fantastic if you need to lighten the mood, but sometimes they fail to accurately capture the drama that can come with working in a real medical facility. The new Max Original drama “The Pitt” aims to provide that more realistic feel. The show premieres soon, and we’ll give you all the details you’ll need about it so you’re prepared before you watch!
Everything you need to know about ‘The Pitt’
Is there a trailer for ‘The Pitt’?
When does ‘The Pitt’ premiere?
“The Pitt” is debuting on Max on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Will ‘The Pitt’ be on HBO as well?
At the moment, there are no apparent plans to show any episodes of “The Pitt” on HBO. That could change in the future, but the series is a Max Original and thus was not intended to air on linear TV.
How many episodes of “The Pitt” will there be?
“The Pitt” is a 15-episode series, though the Max press release does not indicate that it will be a limited or miniseries, so it could return for a second season if the first draws good viewership.
What is the release schedule of “The Pitt” episodes?
“The Pitt” will be released once per week on Thursday evenings, after the two-episode premiere on Jan. 9. See a complete list in the table below:
| Date | Episode number |
|---|---|
| Thursday, Jan. 9 | 1 |
| 2 | |
| Thursday, Jan. 16 | 3 |
| Thursday, Jan. 23 | 4 |
| Thursday, Jan. 30 | 5 |
| Thursday, Feb. 6 | 6 |
| Thursday, Feb. 13 | 7 |
| Thursday, Feb. 20 | 8 |
| Thursday, Feb. 27 | 9 |
| Thursday, March 6 | 10 |
| Thursday, March 13 | 11 |
| Thursday, March 20 | 12 |
| Thursday, March 27 | 13 |
| Thursday, April 3 | 14 |
| Thursday, April 10 | 15 |
What is “The Pitt” about?
“The Pitt” is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each episode follows an hour of Dr. Robby’s 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room.
Who stars in “The Pitt”?
The show stars Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch; Tracey Ifeachor as Dr. Collins; Patrick Ball as Dr. Langdon; Supriya Ganesh as Dr. Mohan; Fiona Dourif as Dr. McKay; Taylor Dearden as Dr. King; Isa Briones as Dr. Santos; Gerran Howell as Whitaker; Shabana Azeez as Javadi; and Katherine LaNasa as Dana Evans.
Can you watch “The Pitt” episodes for free?
There’s only one way to get a free trial of Max at the moment. New DIRECTV STREAM customers can sign up for three months of Max access for free, with plans to that service starting at $87 per month. That’s the only way to watch Max for free at the moment.
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