The announcement was made on Wednesday, Jan. 7, by HBO CEO Casey Bloys during the Season 2 premiere event at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles. The news came just one day before the Emmy-winning medical drama returns with its second season.
Created by R. Scott Gemmill, The Pitt debuted in 2025 and follows doctors, nurses, and staff working inside a busy Pittsburgh emergency room. Each season unfolds over the course of a single shift, with 15 episodes covering one hour of that shift — a format that has helped set the show apart.
The series is led by Noah Wyle and is produced by veteran showrunner John Wells. Bloys credited the show’s structure and experienced creative team for its success.
“It’s hard to make any good show,” Bloys said after the Emmy wins. “But what John, Noah, and Scott wanted was a high-quality series that could still deliver 15 episodes and return every year. That’s something television has moved away from, and The Pitt proves it can still work.”
The first season earned 13 Emmy nominations and won five awards, including best drama. Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, and Shawn Hatosy all took home acting trophies. This week, the show also scored nominations at the Actor Awards and DGA Awards.
Season 2 expands the ensemble cast, which includes Patrick Ball, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, and Shabana Azeez. Sepideh Moafi joins the series this season as Dr. Al-Hashimi.
With strong ratings, major awards recognition, and a clear long-term vision, The Pitt is shaping up to be one of HBO’s most reliable dramas — and fans can now look forward to at least one more intense shift in the ER.
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