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The Pitt Season 1 Ending Explained: Who’s Leaving Hospital and How Did 15-Hour Shift Unravel?
The Pitt wrapped up its first season with emotional goodbyes, personal struggles, and hints about which characters may not return when the show comes back in 2026.
The first season of The Pitt ended on Thursday, April 10, with several characters closing out their day shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital. The Max series, which follows a 15-hour shift in an ER, wrapped up its finale with emotional scenes and hints about who might not return for season 2.
Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) was still struggling with the trauma of a recent mass shooting. In one key scene, he tried to talk to his ex-girlfriend’s son, Jake, but was rejected. “You’re not my father,” Jake said, walking away. Robby leaned on Dana (Katherine LaNasa) and Abbot (Shawn Hatosy) for support. The episode ended with Robby heading home, mentally exhausted but not giving up.
Dana quietly cleared out her desk after telling Robby and Langdon she might leave. Her exit followed a season of stress and a physical altercation, suggesting she may not return to the ER, as per US Weekly.
Collins (Tracy Ifeachor), who suffered a miscarriage during her shift, did not return after leaving midday, and her future remains unclear.
Javadi (Shabana Azeez) had doubts about emergency medicine after the chaotic day but changed her mind when Mateo (Jalen Thomas Brooks) invited her to join coworkers for a drink. Langdon’s (Patrick Ball) fate was also left open. He argued with Robby and continued to avoid help for his addiction.
Santos (Isa Briones) connected with a patient after suspecting he attempted suicide. She shared her own mental health challenges, encouraging him to seek help. “It gave us the tools and gave us the language of the right questions to ask,” Briones said earlier about the cast's medical bootcamp before filming.
She later discovered Whitaker (Gerran Howell) had been secretly living in an abandoned part of the hospital. Santos offered him a place to stay, and he accepted.
McKay (Fiona Dourif) was arrested earlier in the day but released after Robby mentioned her heroic work. She went home to see her son.
The season closed with Mel (Taylor Dearden) completing a spinal tap and going to dinner with her sister. Mohan (Supriya Ganesh) broke down briefly in private, questioning her work-life balance, but later joined coworkers for drinks.
Abbot ended his shift and joined the group, and it was revealed he is an amputee, likely due to military service. The Pitt was renewed in February and will return in January 2026. Season 2 is expected to jump ahead to the July 4th weekend, several months after the events of season 1.
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