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While season 2 of The Pitt has only recently started releasing in the UK, it has now finished airing entirely in the US, with another shift coming to an end.

The HBO Max medical drama has proved hugely popular in the UK so far, with viewers binging their way through the show's first season at speed, after hearing about all the acclaim and awards love the show has received.

But, with season 2 now at an end in the US, will we be returning for another shift, or have we checked out from the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre for good?

Read on for everything you need to know about The Pitt season 3.

Will there be The Pitt season 3?

Katherine LaNasa in The Pitt, stood in a hospital, holding a document up to a glass window. — Katherine LaNasa in The Pitt. Warrick Page/HBO Max

There will! The Pitt was renewed for a third season in January 2026, before the second season had even debuted.

Speaking exclusively with Radio Times as the show debuted in the UK, Dr Robby star Noah Wyle said that, as the show continues, "our task as writers is just: 'Where would they be 10 months later? Where would they be five months later?' And to really flesh out [the characters'] back stories, and they begin to kind of tell you the story."

He continued: "They behave in a certain way that creates conflict, that expresses where they want to go next. And we try to be as honest to that as possible."

When will The Pitt season 3 be released?

Gerran Howell in The Pitt, wearing hospital scrubs, sat at a desk and with a stethoscope around his neck. — Gerran Howell in The Pitt. Warrick Page/Max

The creators of The Pitt are trying to ensure that the series sticks to a yearly release schedule, and seasons 1 and 2 have both started releasing episodes from January of 2025 and 2026 respectively.

We would therefore expect season 3 to follow suit, and start releasing in January 2027 - although this has not yet been officially confirmed.

There's also a slight question mark over when season 3 will arrive in the UK. Season 1 took over a year to arrive on this side of the pond, and season 2 started airing episodes in March, rather than January.

However, this seems to have been entirely due to the rollout of HBO Max being delayed in the UK, in comparison with its US release. Now that the platform is available here, we imagine the streamer will sync up its release schedules, and season 3 will start airing from January, the same time as in the US.

We will keep this page updated as we get any more concrete information regarding The Pitt season 3's release date.

What will The Pitt season 3 be about?

Ayesha Harris, Ambar Martinez, Supriya Ganesh, Shabana Azee in a hospital scene from The Pitt. — Ayesha Harris, Ambar Martinez, Supriya Ganesh, Shabana Azee in a hospital scene from The Pitt. Warrick Page/HBO Max

Little has been revealed about The Pitt season 3 just yet, but we'd imagine it will follow a similar format to the first two runs of the show - charting a 15-hour shift in the emergency room in almost real time.

The one thing Noah Wyle has teased ahead of time is that season 3 will likely have a shorter time jump than that seen between seasons 1 and 2, which were 10 months apart.

He said: "The only time jump we’re interested in making is to get into a different weather season, to get into a slightly different mode of cases that come with a change in weather. If that was summer, then what happens in the winter when you get cold, snow and black ice."

A winter shift it is then.

Who will return to star in The Pitt season 3?

Katherine LaNasa, Noah Wyle, Patrick Ball and Sepideh Moafi in The Pitt, stood together talking in a hospital. — Katherine LaNasa, Noah Wyle, Patrick Ball and Sepideh Moafi in The Pitt. Warrick Page/HBO Max

We know that Noah Wyle will be returning to The Pitt, with Dr Robby back for another shift. Meanwhile, we would also expect the majority of the central cast for season 2 to be back, including Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa and Gerran Howell.

So far, little has been confirmed regarding season 3's cast, but we do know of one exit, with Dr Samira Mohan star Supriya Ganesh set to leave after the end of season 2. This is reportedly an entirely story-led decision, which will make sense for those who have had a chance to see further into season 2's episode.

Wyle told Variety of Ganesh's exit: "It’s an inevitability that’s going to happen every season with this show because as writers we’re hard pressed to figure out what a lapse of time we can have and keep most of the ensemble together realistically. Emergency rooms have a high revolving door.

"As always, we try to bring in new characters or promote from within as we go through these cast changes and try to keep the storylines fresh, but obviously Supriya has been a huge part of our show since the beginning. Dr Mohan is a beloved character, and I love playing with her and working with Supriya, and we wish her all the best in her next endeavours, and we’re going to miss her."

Meanwhile, The Pitt's creator R Scott Gemmill said: "It’s sort of the nature of the show. Unfortunately, the way the medical profession works, you come in, you learn, you move on, and we want to try and be as truthful to that process as possible. So we’re going to turn over our cast. But I think it’s a great launching pad for people and that’s the best we can do."

Additionally, Ayesha Harris, who has appeared in some episodes of both seasons 1 and 2 as night shift senior resident Dr Parker Ellis, is becoming a series regular, meaning she will join the main cast for season 3.

Here's a list of the cast members we are currently expecting to see in The Pitt season 3 - alongside the usual roster of new patients and supporting players:

Noah Wyle as Dr Michael 'Robby' Robinavitch
Patrick Ball as Dr Frank Langdon
Katherine LaNasa as Dana Evans
Fiona Dourif as Dr Cassie McKay
Taylor Dearden as Dr Melissa 'Mel' King
Isa Briones as Dr Trinity Santos
Gerran Howell as Dr Dennis Whitaker
Shabana Azeez as Victoria Javadi
Sepideh Moafi as Dr Baran Al-Hashimi
Shawn Hatosy as Dr Jack Abbot
Ayesha Harris as Dr Parker Ellis

Is there a trailer for The Pitt season 3?

There isn't a trailer for The Pitt season 3, as it hasn't actually begun filming yet. However, we will add one in here once it is released, and for now you can rewatch the trailer for season 2 below.

The Pitt season 1 is available to watch on HBO Max in the UK now. Season 2 continues releasing new episodes weekly on Thursdays.

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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.