The Pitt isn't the kind of show to end on a cliffhanger. Told in the style of 24, every season follows a single grueling 15-hour shift in the emergency room of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, every episode representing a real-time hour. It sounds like this could be rather boring, but this medical procedural drama is anything but. Leaning away from centering on the personal drama of the staff, as is often the case with shows of this genre, and shifting focus instead to the patients and the jobs, The Pitt is easily one of the best new shows of 2025. With the series returning for a second season on January 8, 2026, and marking a time jump, it's a good idea to refresh your memory on the key things to remember from Season 1.