The Pitt takes emergency room drama to the next level, with 15 real-time episodes that follow one intense shift for Dr. Michael "Robby" Rabinavitch (Noah Wyle) in season 1. One critic even called it "the greatest show of the year." Here’s how you can stream The Pitt online—no matter where you are in the world.
- USA: Max / Max via Amazon Prime
- Australia: Binge 7-day FREE trial (unblock with a VPN)
- UK: TBC – Use NordVPN to watch any stream
Definitely nothing to do with ER if the lawyers for the Michael Crichton estate should ask, The Pitt features ER star Wyle, is showrun by ER writer R. Scott Gemmill, executive produced by ER showrunner John Wells and is set in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room. That being said, this blistering new medical drama arguably owes more to Jack Bauer’s series of increasingly bad days than Crichton’s long-running drama.
The real-time aspect of the show allows for a “a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America,” zeroing in on one marathon shift for Rabinavitch and his fellow staff capturing every up and down, from saving a life to losing another, the intense rush of another arrival and a few stolen minutes of rest.
Max’s new medical drama looks to be a shot of adrenaline to a somewhat stale genre, so read on for how to watch The Pitt online, on TV and from anywhere.
Can you watch The Pitt in the UK?
Despite Brits clamoring for The Pitt, it's only streaming in the US on Max, and in Australia on Binge (7-day FREE trial).
HOWEVER, Americans and Aussies visiting the UK can use a VPN to unblock Max/Binge and watch The Pitt right now – as if they were back in their home country.
Never used a VPN? It's easy! We'll show you how below. Make sure you get a good one, though, else it might not properly unblock your chosen streaming service from abroad. We use NordVPN and it works a treat...
How to watch The Pitt from abroad
For those away from home looking to watch The Pitt, you’ll be unable to watch the show like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
Downloading a VPN allows you to stream online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch The Pitt from anywhere:
How to watch The Pitt around the world
How to watch The Pitt online in the USA
Where to watch The Pitt online in Australia
Can I watch The Pitt online in the UK?
Despite a 94% Rotten Tomatoes rating and rave reviews online, there's no confirmed UK release date just yet
All we know that is that The Pitt is set to arrive in early 2025, airing on Sky Showcase and streaming via Sky/Now.
Check out our dedicated guide to Sky TV deals and packages for today's best prices.
Don't forget: Aussies visiting the UK can use a VPN to watch The Pitt on Binge (7-day free trial) to watch as if they were back Down Under.
How to watch The Pitt online in Canada
In Canada, The Pitt will air on the newly rechristened USA Network (formerly The Discovery Channel) with episodes going out weekly at 10pm ET / 7pm PT starting Thursday, January 9. You stream USA Network live via Sling TV (get half off your first month with this deal).
While it's not been confirmed, we'd also expect episodes to stream on Crave.
Plans start from CA$9.99 a month (plus tax). Crave offers classic HBO series, on-demand movies, Crave originals and Showtime content.
US viewers visiting Canada might want to try NordVPN to watch their usual streaming service from abroad.
What you need to know about The Pitt
The Pitt trailer
When is The Pitt release date?
The Pitt will premiere in the US and Canada with a double bill on Thursday, January 9 and continue weekly. It will debut in Australia the following day. A UK release date is TBC.
The Pitt episode schedule
- Episode 1: Thursday, January 9
- Episode 2: Thursday, January 9
- Episode 3: Thursday, January 16
- Episode 4: Thursday, January 23
- Episode 5: Thursday, January 30
- Episode 6: Thursday, February 6
- Episode 7: Thursday, February 13
- Episode 8: Thursday, February 20
- Episode 9: Thursday, February 27
- Episode 10: Thursday, March 6
- Episode 11: Thursday, March 13
- Episode 12: Thursday, March 20
- Episode 13: Thursday, March 27
- Episode 14: Thursday, April 3
- Episode 15: Thursday, April 10
Who is in the cast of The Pitt?
- Noah Wyle as Dr. Michael "Robby" Rabinavitch
- Tracy Ifeachor as Dr. Collins
- Patrick Ball as Dr. Langdon
- Supriya Ganesh as Dr. Mohan
- Fiona Dourif as Dr. McKay
- Taylor Dearden as Dr. King
- Isa Briones as Dr. Santos
- Gerran Howell as Whitaker
- Shabana Azeez as Javad
- Katherine LaNasa as Dana Evans
What can we expect from The Pitt season 1?
The official synopsis from Max reads: "The Pitt is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each episode follows an hour of Dr. Robby’s (Wyle) 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room."
Will there be a season 2?
Yes. The Pitt season 2 is expected to premiere in January 2026. We know this for certain thanks to an interview with series creator R. Scott Gemmill in TVLine (April 10, 2025). And yes, Dr Langdon will return for the second run.
What else can I watch on Max?
You'll also get access to a huge library of top-drawer entertainment, including critically acclaimed series The Sympathizer, True Detective, The Last of Us, Succession, The White Lotus, Abbott Elementary, House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones, award-winning animation from Studio Ghibli, DC Universe shows like Peacemaker, Doom Patrol and Harley Quinn. All that, plus epic blockbusters such as Dune Part 2, Avatar: The Way of Water and all eight Harry Potter movies.
Devices compatible with Max include iPhone and Android devices, Apple and Samsung TVs, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, Chromecast and Chromebooks, and laptops and PCs. Max on Roku and Amazon Fire Stick are also available.
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