Roughly 300 miles west of Chester County, the fictional emergency room at the center of HBO’s The Pitt will reopen when the medical drama returns for its second season on January 8, 2026.
Its first season earned widespread acclaim for delivering one of television’s most intense and realistic depictions of emergency medicine.
Set inside a contemporary Pittsburgh hospital, The Pitt follows the men and women of a busy emergency department as they navigate professional pressures, personal struggles, and the cumulative weight of life-or-death decision-making. The series leans heavily into authenticity, portraying both the emotional cost of the job and the quiet, often uncelebrated heroism of those on the front lines of patient care.
While much of the first season was filmed on a soundstage in Burbank, California, constructed to mirror Allegheny General Hospital, the production also spent three days filming on location at the actual Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh during its debut season. For the series, the hospital campus is presented on screen as Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.
“We thought that ‘The Pitt’ was a compelling TV show in terms of showcasing sort of like modern day heroes in terms of what they do on the front lines of health care, so we really liked the concept of the show,” said Candace Herrington, the manager of external corporate communications at Allegheny General Hospital.
The show’s first season unfolded in real time, with 15 episodes covering roughly one hour of a single day inside the emergency department. The format created a relentless pace and near non-stop action, immersing viewers in the chaos and urgency of hospital life.
That approach resonated strongly during awards season. The Pitt earned 13 nominations at the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards and won five Emmys overall.
Among the honors were nominations for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series, along with multiple acting awards. Noah Wyle earned Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, while Katherine LaNasa was honored with Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Charge Nurse Dana Evans. Shawn Hatosy also received the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his performance as Dr. Jack Abbot.
Production returned to Pittsburgh in late September 2025 ahead of the Season 2 premiere. The upcoming season is expected to once again unfold over a 15-hour stretch inside the hospital’s emergency department, this time set during a Fourth of July weekend and taking place approximately ten months after the events of the first season.
<p”>With its return slated for early 2026, The Pitt appears poised to continue its unflinching examination of emergency medicine and the people who carry its burden day after day.
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