The beloved medical, The Pitt, is back with its next instalment. The much-awaited series dropped a new episode, after which the show returned to the spotlight, and its actors began dominating the headlines. Season 2, Episode 1 of The Pitt, titled ‘7 A.M’, was released on January 8, 2026, on HBO Max. If you are yet to watch the first episode of Season 2 or have already watched it and still need a revistion of the series’ last instalment, we’ve got you covered.
What is the time gap between Season 1 and Season 2 of The Pitt? Who are the returning cast?
In The Pitt, there is a 10-month time gap between the events of Season 1 and Season 2. The series’ timeline follows a specific structure. The events of Season 1 are most likely set in September 2025. While the network did not confirm the exact day, fan theories and dialogue clues narrowed the date to September 5, 2025. The events of Season 2 take place on July 4, 2026, according to Mashable. This date was chosen specifically to allow for exactly 10 months to pass, likely to account for the time ‘Dr. Frank Langdon’ (Patrick Ball) needed to complete his rehabilitation program.
