Enthusiasts of *The Pitt*, celebrate! HBO Max’s Emmy-awarded medical drama is making its comeback on Thursday, Jan. 8, reuniting your beloved doctors and nurses ready to tackle every challenging injury this fresh shift brings.

Given that *The Pitt* is a widely discussed series and social media will probably be saturated with spoilers once it airs, we recommend tuning in live to fully enjoy the plot twists and turns. So, when does Season 2 launch?

The debut of *The Pitt* Season 2 kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max, after which it will be accessible for streaming. The remainder of the season will adhere to the same schedule: Each new episode is released at 9 p.m. ET on Thursdays, culminating in the finale on April 16.

Season 2 of *The Pitt* resumes months post-Season 1, transporting viewers into a hectic July 4th shift. The Emergency Department encounters some severe holiday-related injuries — think of all the grilling or fireworks incidents! — and they’re on the brink of considerable transformation. Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (Emmy winner Noah Wyle) is about to embark on a three-month sabbatical, and his successor, Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi (Sepideh Moafi), already has new ambitions for the department.

What lies ahead for the ED? Watch *The Pitt* Season 2 to uncover the details.

*The Pitt* Season 2 launches Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max.