The medical drama The Pitt continues its intense second season with a new episode this week. The show follows the staff of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center during a single, grueling 15-hour shift on the Fourth of July weekend. Episode 3, titled “9:00 A.M.,” released on Thursday, January 22, 2026. New episodes are released weekly on HBO Max at 9:00 PM Eastern Time / 6:00 PM Pacific Time. This episode marks the third hour of the team’s holiday shift, which will be full of the high-pressure medical cases the series is known for.
Episode 3 Release Date and Global Streaming Times
The Pitt Season 2, Episode 3 now available to stream from Thursday, January 22, 2026. The episode will go live on HBO Max at the same time everywhere, based on the Eastern Time zone release.
For viewers around the world, this means the episode will be available at these local times:
- United States: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- United Kingdom: 2:00 AM GMT on Friday, January 23
- Central Europe: 3:00 AM CET on Friday, January 23
- India: 7:30 AM IST on Friday, January 23
- Australia (East Coast): 1:00 PM AEDT on Friday, January 23
The series is sticking to a weekly release model. Unlike shows that release all episodes at once, a new episode of The Pitt arrives every Thursday. Season 2 has a total of 15 episodes, with the finale currently set for April 16, 2026.
Where to Watch The Pitt Season 2
The Pitt is an exclusive series for HBO Max. The only way to watch new episodes as they come out is with a subscription to that streaming service.
HBO Max offers a few different subscription plans:
- Basic with Ads: This plan costs $10.99 per month but includes commercial breaks during streaming.
- Standard: For $18.49 per month, this plan offers full, ad-free viewing and allows streaming on two devices at the same time.
- Premium: The top plan is $22.99 per month. It provides ad-free viewing, streaming on four devices at once, and includes 4K Ultra HD video quality where available.
All previous episodes, including the entire first season and the first two episodes of Season 2, are also available to stream on the platform.
The Pitt Season 2 Episode 3 Cast and Characters
The large ensemble cast returns for the new episode, led by Noah Wyle as the attending physician, Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch. The episode continues the stories of the main doctors, nurses, and medical students working the holiday shift.
The core returning cast includes:
- Patrick Ball as Dr. Frank Langdon, a senior resident who is back at the hospital on a probationary basis after completing rehab for drug addiction.
- Katherine LaNasa as Dana Evans, the day-shift charge nurse.
- Supriya Ganesh as Dr. Samira Mohan, a third-year resident.
- Fiona Dourif as Dr. Cassie McKay, a second-year resident and single mother.
- Taylor Dearden as Dr. Melissa “Mel” King, a neurodivergent second-year resident.
- Isa Briones as Dr. Trinity Santos, an ambitious intern now in her tough second year of residency.
- Gerran Howell as Dennis Whitaker, a fourth-year medical student.
- Shabana Azeez as Victoria Javadi, a third-year medical student.
A key new addition to the cast for Season 2 is Sepideh Moafi, who plays Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi. Dr. Al-Hashimi has arrived as Robby’s interim replacement, as he is scheduled to begin a three-month sabbatical after this shift. In the previous episode, she began introducing new AI technology to the ER, creating some tension and debate among the staff.
The episode will also feature recurring and guest characters, such as Laรซtitia Hollard as new nursing graduate Emma Nolan and Charles Baker as a patient named Troy.
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What to Expect in Season 2
Season 2 picks up 10 months after the events of the first season finale. The entire season documents one 15-hour shift on July 4th, which is typically one of the busiest days for emergency rooms. This setting promises a stream of holiday-related injuries, from fireworks accidents to other summer mishaps.
While Dr. Robby appears more upbeat at the start of the seasonโexcited for his upcoming motorcycle trip and sabbaticalโthe show’s producers suggest his improved mood might not last.
“I wouldnโt say that heโs less burdened, but I think heโs projecting that,” said series creator R. Scott Gemmill. “As the season progresses, and the day goes on, youโre gonna see him unravel a little more, and this sabbatical of his becomes a concern for a lot of people.”
Another major storyline involves the return of Dr. Frank Langdon (Patrick Ball). After his struggles with addiction in Season 1, he is back at work but must rebuild broken trust with his colleagues. His relationship with Dr. Trinity Santos (Isa Briones), in particular, is strained, as she has been actively avoiding him.
The season has also introduced a storyline about technology in medicine, with Dr. Al-Hashimi’s push for AI tools causing discussion about efficiency versus the essential human element of patient care. The show continues to be praised for its realistic and unflinching look at the challenges healthcare workers face.
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