What time does The Pitt come on? Episode drop time and weekly schedule

If you’re looking for the exact release time for The Pitt, the current weekly pattern is consistent: new episodes arrive on Thursdays at 9:00 p.m. ET (which is 6:00 p.m. PT). That’s the time to check for the newest installment each week, including on “release-night” Thursdays when social media spoilers tend to spread fast.

The weekly release time in Eastern Time

For U.S. viewers, The Pitt follows a straightforward cadence:

• Day: Thursday

• Time: 9:00 p.m. ET

• Frequency: weekly (one new episode per week)

If you’re outside the U.S., the episode may show up on Friday local time because the same global release moment lands after midnight in many regions.

Why people get confused about “when it’s on”

A few things can make the timing feel messy even when it isn’t:

• Some viewers watch on a streaming service, where an episode “drops” at a set time.

• Others watch through a traditional TV channel feed, where programming blocks and local listings can vary.

• Spoiler posts may appear immediately after the drop, making it seem like the episode released earlier than it did.

The safest move is to anchor to 9:00 p.m. ET Thursday and treat anything you see online before that as either previews, promos, or rumor chatter.

The current season’s rollout pattern

This season is releasing one episode per week and is scheduled to run through mid-April. The season is also longer than many modern streaming dramas, which is why the weekly schedule matters if you’re trying to plan around work or avoid spoilers.

Here’s the near-term calendar (all times ET):

How to watch without getting spoiled

Because The Pitt is very spoiler-sensitive (big medical decisions, cliffhangers, and character turns), “release-night hygiene” helps:

• Don’t open social apps from 8:45–10:15 p.m. ET on Thursdays if you can avoid it.

• If you need reminders, set an alarm for 8:55 p.m. ET so you’re in before spoiler clips start circulating.

• If you can’t watch live, consider watching the next morning before checking feeds—spoilers tend to peak overnight.

Quick check: is this the TV show or “Pitt” sports?

A lot of people type “the pitt” when they mean one of two things:

• The TV series (The Pitt) → Thursdays, 9:00 p.m. ET

• University of Pittsburgh games (“Pitt”) → game times vary by sport and date

If you meant a Pitt basketball or football game instead, the timing depends on the specific matchup and date.

Sources consulted: Decider, Parade, People Magazine, University of Pittsburgh Athletics