One of the most gripping arcs starts with a mother, Theresa (Joanna Going), who self-induces vomiting just to get into the ER so she can warn Dr. Robby about her son David, who has a list of people he plans to harm. Cast and Production
The team handles a wide range of emergencies, from a competitive triathlete in cardiac arrest to a young child who accidentally ingested THC gummies.
The Pitt is a gritty, realistic examination of the American healthcare system through the lens of frontline workers at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center (nicknamed "The Pitt"). Unlike traditional medical procedurals, the show uses a , where each of the 15 episodes in Season 1 covers exactly one hour of a single 15-hour shift. Episode 1 Recap: "7:00 A.M."
The shift begins at 7:00 A.M. with Robby relieving the exhausted night shift attending, Dr. Jack Abbott (Shawn Hatosy), whom he finds contemplating a dangerous decision on the hospital roof.
The show features an ensemble cast led by . Other series regulars include: The Pitt - Season 1 Episode 1 Recap & Review
