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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Pitt Season 2 Episode 9 - 3:00 P.M.
    6.8/10(26 votes)

    #1 - 3:00 P.M.

    S2:E9

    After one of Javadi's patients slips through the cracks, Dana calls in an old friend with experience running a low-tech ER.

    Director:Shawn Hatosy
    Writer:Cynthia Adarkwa

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  2. The Pitt Season 2 Episode 8 - 2:00 P.M.
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    #2 - 2:00 P.M.

    S2:E8

    In the wake of an IT shutdown, Princess must manage a completely analog ER. Al-Hashimi, Mohan, and King assess a woman with sudden blindness.

    Director:John Cameron
    Writer:Joe Sachs

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  3. The Pitt Season 2 Episode 10 - 4:00 P.M.
    7.2/10(28 votes)

    #3 - 4:00 P.M.

    S2:E10

    After an incident at a nearby water park, several critical patients are rushed to the Pitt. Later, Al-Hashimi confronts Robby.

    Director:Damian Marcano
    Writer:Simran Baidwan

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  4. The Pitt Season 2 Episode 3 - 9:00 A.M.
    7.3/10(33 votes)

    #4 - 9:00 A.M.

    S2:E3

    After a motorcycle collision, a husband and wife find themselves in the ER. Later, Robby bonds with a Tree of Life survivor.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Noah Wyle

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  5. The Pitt Season 2 Episode 5 - 11:00 A.M.
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #5 - 11:00 A.M.

    S2:E5

    As patients continue to pour in, including a local prison inmate, Robby and Langdon must work together to save a beloved patient.

    Director:Damian Marcano
    Writer:Simran Baidwan

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  6. The Pitt Season 2 Episode 7 - 1:00 P.M.
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    #6 - 1:00 P.M.

    S2:E7

    While Dana tends to a sexual assault victim, Abbot helps an officer injured in the field, and Mohan attempts to keep her uninsured patient in the ER.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writers:R. Scott Gemmill, Kristen Pierre-Geyfman

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  7. The Pitt Season 2 Episode 12 - 6:00 P.M.
    7.3/10(27 votes)

    #7 - 6:00 P.M.

    S2:E12

    After she steps up to defend her trainee, Dana clashes with Robby about her methods – and his upcoming sabbatical.

    Director:Amanda Marsalis
    Writers:R. Scott Gemmill, Danny Hogan

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  8. The Pitt Season 2 Episode 4 - 10:00 A.M.
    7.4/10(33 votes)

    #8 - 10:00 A.M.

    S2:E4

    With a nearby hospital shuttered on the busiest day of the year, Robby and team must field extra patients, including the victim of a parkour mishap.

    Director:John Cameron
    Writer:Cynthia Adarkwa

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  9. The Pitt Season 2 Episode 6 - 12:00 P.M.
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    #9 - 12:00 P.M.

    S2:E6

    As the team deals with a loss, Al-Hashimi and Robby continue to clash over the best course of treatment for a patient showing signs of malnutrition.

    Director:Noah Wyle
    Writer:Valerie Chu

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  10. The Pitt Season 2 Episode 1 - 7:00 A.M.
    7.5/10(42 votes)

    #10 - 7:00 A.M.

    S2:E1

    On July 4th, Robby meets his replacement for his upcoming sabbatical, and a familiar face returns to the Pitt.

    Director:John Wells
    Writer:R. Scott Gemmill

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  11. The Pitt Season 2 Episode 2 - 8:00 A.M.
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    #11 - 8:00 A.M.

    S2:E2

    While nervously awaiting her deposition, King takes a tumble. Al-Hashimi tries to introduce new technology into the ER.

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

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  12. The Pitt Season 2 Episode 11 - 5:00 P.M.
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    #12 - 5:00 P.M.

    S2:E11

    While King struggles to cope with her sister's newfound independence, patients and staff are put on edge by an unexpected presence in the ER.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Valerie Chu

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  13. The Pitt Season 2 Episode 15 - 9:00 P.M.
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #13 - 9:00 P.M.

    S2:E15

    Al-Hashimi reveals details from her medical history, forcing Robby to face an ethical dilemma as he prepares to leave for his sabbatical.

    Director:John Wells
    Writer:R. Scott Gemmill

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  14. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 9 - 3:00 P.M.
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 11 - 5:00 P.M.
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 1 - 7:00 A.M.
    7.8/10(52 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 5 - 11:00 A.M.
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 10 - 4:00 P.M.
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 4 - 10:00 A.M.
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 6 - 12:00 P.M.
    7.9/10(34 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 7 - 1:00 P.M.
    7.9/10(34 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 15 - 9:00 P.M.
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 2 - 8:00 A.M.
    8.0/10(43 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. The Pitt Season 2 Episode 14 - 8:00 P.M.
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #24 - 8:00 P.M.

    S2:E14

    After his bike takes a hit in the ambulance bay, Robby levels with Duke. A spinal cord injury forces Langdon to attempt a risky procedure.

    Director:Uta Briesewitz
    Writer:Noah Wyle

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  25. The Pitt Season 1 Episode 3 - 9:00 A.M.
    8.1/10(38 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"3:00 P.M." is the worst rated episode of "The Pitt". It scored 6.8/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Shawn Hatosy and written by Cynthia Adarkwa, it aired on 3/5/2026. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "2:00 P.M.".