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The Best Episodes of The Pitt Season 1

Every episode of The Pitt Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Pitt Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Pitt Season 1 Episode 1 - 7:00 A.M.
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    #1 - 7:00 A.M.

    S1:E1

    While attempting to distract himself from the anniversary of his mentor's death, Dr. Robby introduces a fresh batch of interns to life in the ER.

    Director:John Wells
    Writer:R. Scott Gemmill

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  2. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 2 - 8:00 A.M.
    8.1/10(40 votes)

    #2 - 8:00 A.M.

    S1:E2

    Robby helps siblings navigate their elderly father's end of life care. Later, Samira fends off cops targeting a woman with a misunderstood condition.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writer:R. Scott Gemmill

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  3. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 3 - 9:00 A.M.
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #3 - 9:00 A.M.

    S1:E3

    Samira does her best to keep Whitaker on the right track. A teen overdose sparks conflict in the ER.

    Director:Damian Marcano
    Writers:R. Scott Gemmill, Joe Sachs

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  4. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 4 - 10:00 A.M.
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    #4 - 10:00 A.M.

    S1:E4

    Bets are taken on the whereabouts of a stolen ambulance, while Santos learns a hard lesson, and Whitaker helps to tame “The Kraken.”

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writer:Noah Wyle

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  5. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 5 - 11:00 A.M.
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    #5 - 11:00 A.M.

    S1:E5

    Santos and Collins each deal with moral quandaries. Samira’s careful approach earns praise from patients – and reproach from Robby.

    Director:John Cameron
    Writer:Simran Baidwan

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  6. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 6 - 12:00 P.M.
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #6 - 12:00 P.M.

    S1:E6

    While Robby handles an ultimatum from the hospital, Mel, Javadi, and Collins each handle unique mother-daughter dynamics.

    Director:Damian Marcano
    Writer:Cynthia Adarkwa

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  7. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 7 - 1:00 P.M.
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    #7 - 1:00 P.M.

    S1:E7

    After examining an influencer with strange symptoms, Samira pushes back against Robby. Santos contends with a patient accused of assault.

    Director:Silver Tree
    Writer:Valerie Chu

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  8. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 8 - 2:00 P.M.
    8.3/10(34 votes)

    #8 - 2:00 P.M.

    S1:E8

    While Robby attends to an elderly patient with ties to Pittsburgh's history, other members of the team attempt to resuscitate a young drowning victim.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writer:Joe Sachs

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  9. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 9 - 3:00 P.M.
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    #9 - 3:00 P.M.

    S1:E9

    After a staff debrief from Robby, Dana defuses a waiting room brawl, Whitaker finds common ground with "The Kraken," and McKay faces a crucial error.

    Director:Quyen Tran
    Writer:Noah Wyle

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  10. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 10 - 4:00 P.M.
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    #10 - 4:00 P.M.

    S1:E10

    With the Pitt down a staff member, Robby relies on his team to pick up the slack. Later, Santos finally voices her suspicions.

    Director:Damian Marcano
    Writer:Simran Baidwan

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  11. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 11 - 5:00 P.M.
    7.8/10(31 votes)

    #11 - 5:00 P.M.

    S1:E11

    While Robby tries to keep a developing staffing situation under wraps, Collins guides a surrogate through a difficult delivery.

    Director:Quyen Tran
    Writer:Elyssa Gershman

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  12. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 12 - 6:00 P.M.
    8.8/10(32 votes)

    #12 - 6:00 P.M.

    S1:E12

    When dozens of critical patients flood the ER, Robby and his team struggle to keep up amid quickly diminished supplies.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writers:R. Scott Gemmill, Joe Sachs

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  13. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 13 - 7:00 P.M.
    8.8/10(33 votes)

    #13 - 7:00 P.M.

    S1:E13

    As the night shift begins, Robby refuses to give up on a mass casualty victim. Samira and Santos each attempt risky moves.

    Director:Damian Marcano
    Writers:R. Scott Gemmill, Joe Sachs

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  14. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 14 - 8:00 P.M.
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #14 - 8:00 P.M.

    S1:E14

    While Robby struggles with a loss, Abbott coaches Samira through a risky procedure, and Mel treats a teen with a mysterious rash.

    Director:John Cameron
    Writer:Simran Baidwan

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  15. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 15 - 9:00 P.M.
    8.1/10(36 votes)

    #15 - 9:00 P.M.

    S1:E15

    Robby resorts to unorthodox methods to convince a father to allow treatment for his son. Later, Whitaker tracks down a missing patient.

    Director:John Wells
    Writer:R. Scott Gemmill

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"7:00 A.M." is the best rated episode of "The Pitt" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by John Wells and written by R. Scott Gemmill, it aired on 1/9/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "8:00 A.M.".