How to watch 'The Pitt' without HBO Max
We're only a few months away from The Pitt's Season 2 premiere in January 2026, so there's no better time than now to watch (or rewatch) the Emmy-winning drama.
The series takes viewers inside one 15-hour-long shift in a Pittsburgh emergency department, where an ensemble of healthcare workers, led by Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch (Noah Wyle), work hard to provide care for their patients. Their day plays out in real time, with each episode representing one hour of the shift. The result is a gripping window into the ailing American healthcare system, tackling sensitive topics like abortion and gun violence, and also featuring deeply realistic depictions of medical procedures. The Pitt became a smash hit on HBO Max and went on to win Emmys for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Wyle), and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Katherina LaNasa).
And now, if you don't have an HBO Max subscription, you're in luck! This December, there's a new way to get in on The Pitt action,
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Starting Dec. 1, The Pitt will be airing Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TNT. The episodes will air in batches of three back-to-back episodes, ending with the final batch on Monday, Dec. 29. According to a press release from TNT, the network will be broadcasting The Pitt as it aired on HBO Max, meaning none of the show's more graphic medical imagery or nudity will be removed.
You can watch The Pitt on TNT with basic cable. You can also watch TNT through a variety of live TV streaming services, including Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
The Pitt is now streaming on HBO Max.
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Belen Edwards is an Entertainment Reporter at Mashable. She covers movies and TV with a focus on fantasy and science fiction, adaptations, animation, and more nerdy goodness. She is a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Television Critics Association, as well as a Tomatometer-approved critic.
