The Pit Resumes on HBO Max
The Pit made its return to HBO Max last week, bringing back familiar faces like Dr. Robbie (Noah Wyle) and nurse Dana Evans (Katherine LaNasa). This season unfolds during the Fourth of July at the hospital, leading to some unique challenges. Alongside their regular duties, the healthcare team will face issues from firecracker burns to mishaps at hot dog eating contests, as well as alcohol-related incidents. On top of that, it marks Dr. Robbie’s last shift before he embarks on a three-month sabbatical, while it’s Dr. Langdon’s (Patrick Ball) first day back following months of drug rehabilitation.
The first season of The Pit was quite a success for HBO Max, attracting new viewers and collecting numerous awards. Just last weekend, the show snagged the Golden Globe for Best Television Drama along with Best Performance by an Actor for Noah Wyle. Critics have already received the initial nine episodes of Season 2, confirming that it seems to build on the show’s momentum, presenting an even stronger narrative than the first season.
When Does Episode 2 of The Pit Air?
Season 2, Episode 2, titled “8:00 AM,” is set to premiere on Thursday, January 15th, on HBO Max.
What Time Can You Catch It?
Episode 2 will be available that same night, January 16th, at 9:00 PM ET (or 6:00 PM PT) on HBO Max. Typically, new episodes of HBO Max originals drop at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT.
How to Watch The Pit
The Pit is available exclusively on HBO Max. If you haven’t subscribed yet, the service offers plans starting at $10.99 per month with ads or $18.49 per month without ads.
If you’re looking to save a bit, you might consider the discounted Disney+ bundles, which also include Hulu and HBO Max. The ad-supported bundle is available for $19.99 per month, while the ad-free version is $32.99 monthly.
Total Episodes in Season 2
Season 2 consists of 15 episodes, each representing an hour of the ER shift. New episodes will air every Thursday until April 16th. Here’s the schedule:
- Episode 1 “7am”: Thursday, January 8th at 9:00 PM ET
- Episode 2 “8am”: Thursday, January 15th at 9:00 PM ET
- Episode 3 “9am”: Thursday, January 22nd at 9:00 PM ET
- Episode 4 “10am”: Thursday, January 29th at 9:00 PM ET
- Episode 5 “11am”: Thursday, February 5th at 9 PM ET
- Episode 6 “12pm”: Thursday, February 12th at 9:00 PM ET
- Episode 7 “1pm”: Thursday, February 19th at 9:00 PM ET
- Episode 8 “2pm”: Thursday, February 26th at 9:00 PM ET
- Episode 9 “3pm”: Thursday, March 5th at 9:00 PM ET
- Episode 10 “4pm”: Thursday, March 12th at 9:00 PM ET
- Episode 11 “5pm”: Thursday, March 19th at 9:00 PM ET
- Episode 12 “6pm”: Thursday, March 26th at 9:00 PM ET
- Episode 13 “7pm”: Thursday, April 2nd at 9:00 PM ET
- Episode 14 “8pm”: Thursday, April 9th at 9:00 PM ET
- Episode 15 “9pm”: Thursday, April 16th at 9:00 PM ET
Will There Be a Season 3?
Yes! HBO Max has already confirmed that a third season of The Pit is set for release in January 2027.
Is There a Trailer for Season 2?
Absolutely! You can watch the trailer for Season 2 at the top of this page.
The Cast of The Pit
The Pit boasts a notable ensemble cast, featuring familiar faces from shows like ER, Animal Kingdom, and Chucky. Here’s a rundown of the main cast:
- Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael “Robbie” Robinavich
- Katherine LaNasa as Dana Evans
- Sepideh Moafi as Dr. Baran Al Hashimi
- Patrick Ball as Dr. Frank Langdon
- Supriya Ganesh as Dr. Samara Mohan
- Fiona Dourif as Dr. Cathy McKay
- Taylor Dearden as Dr. Mel King
- Isa Briones as Dr. Trinity Santos
- Jaelan Howell as Dr. Dennis Whitaker
- Shabana Aziz as Victoria Javadi
- Sean Hatosy as Dr. Jack Abbott
- Letitia Hollard as Emma Nolan
- Irene Choi as Joy Kwan
- Lucas Iverson as James Ogilvie
- Kristin Villanueva as Princess
- Amieline Abellera as Parra
- Brandon Mendez Homer as Donnie
- Alexandra Metz as Dr. Yolanda Garcia
