There are 15 episodes of The Pitt in season 1, and the show is structured so that each of those 15 episodes represents one hour of a single ER shift.

Most coverage of the series describes The Pitt as having a 15‑episode run per season, built around the “15 episodes, 15 hours, 1 shift” concept for its first season. As of early 2026, databases like IMDb list a total of 31 episodes across the show’s run, reflecting multiple seasons beyond that initial 15‑episode season.