• Key takeaways:
  • Season 2, episode 6 of The Pitt premieres Thursday, Feb. 12 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max.
  • The season runs 15 episodes, airing weekly on Thursdays through the finale on April 16.
  • You can stream The Pitt on HBO Max or via services with an HBO add-on (Hulu, Sling, Roku, YouTube TV, Amazon).

H2: When does the next episode of The Pitt drop?
Season 2, episode 6 of The Pitt arrives Thursday, Feb. 12. New episodes stream weekly on Thursdays, with the series sticking to a consistent release window so fans can plan their viewing.

H2: What time does The Pitt come on?
The Pitt is scheduled to drop at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max on the release day. If you’re in another U.S. time zone, that’s 8 p.m. CT, 7 p.m. MT and 6 p.m. PT. Episodes typically appear on the platform right at the posted time.

H3: Where to watch
Episodes of The Pitt release on HBO Max. If you don’t subscribe directly to HBO Max, the series is also available through services that offer an HBO add-on, including Hulu, Sling TV, The Roku Channel, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video (where available). Check your provider’s listings and account add-ons to confirm availability.

H3: Season 2 schedule at a glance
The second season comprises 15 episodes. Here’s the weekly release schedule:
• Jan. 8 — Episode 1
• Jan. 15 — Episode 2
• Jan. 22 — Episode 3
• Jan. 29 — Episode 4
• Feb. 5 — Episode 5
• Feb. 12 — Episode 6
• Feb. 19 — Episode 7
• Feb. 26 — Episode 8
• March 5 — Episode 9
• March 12 — Episode 10
• March 19 — Episode 11
• March 26 — Episode 12
• April 2 — Episode 13
• April 9 — Episode 14
• April 16 — Episode 15 (season finale)

H2: What to expect in season 2
Season 2 of The Pitt unfolds over a single, chaotic shift set on July 4 — 10 months after the Labor Day events of season 1. The new run follows Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) and his ER colleagues as they navigate a famously busy holiday shift and new personnel challenges.

H3: Cast and new faces
Most main characters return, including Noah Wyle (Dr. Robby) and Gerran Howell (Dr. Whitaker). New additions include Sepideh Moafi as Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi, who arrives as an attending physician, plus medical students and recent nursing grads joining the ER ensemble. Tracy Ifeachor, who played Dr. Heather Collins, confirmed she will not return for season 2.

H2: Filming and setting
The show is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but most filming takes place in Burbank, California. Select season 2 scenes were shot on location at Pittsburgh’s Allegheny General Hospital.

H4: Share or watch now
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