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The Best Medical TV Shows to Fill the Pitt Gap

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For the past four months, “The Pitt” has demonstrated why medical dramas continue to captivate audiences. By featuring overstretched doctors who occasionally clash, and patients coming in during the most distressing moments of their lives to a bustling emergency room, the tension and gravity are undeniably palpable.

In the final episode of Season 1, Dr. Robby, played by Noah Wyle, concludes his grueling shift at The Pitt ER. After dealing with numerous critical medical situations such as a mass casualty incident, nursing shortages, and rodents in the hospital, Dr. Robby is in dire need of some well-deserved rest. Although we’ll miss Dr. Robby and the day shift team at the emergency room, their absence leaves us with quite a gap on our TV screens (and emotionally). Fortunately, there are several things to keep us entertained until the show returns for its second season, which may air as early as next year and will be set over the July Fourth weekend.

Here are some suggestions for your next medical TV series, catering to your preference for either a heartwarming romantic doctor drama or a humorous one following a tearful ending from ‘The Pitt’. Enjoy!

If you want more Noah Wyle

Return to the origin of things, when Robby wasn’t yet Dr. Robby, but rather John Carter, a medical student, on our screens through the ER series. Spanning over fifteen seasons, this medical drama by Michael Crichton was built upon the foundation laid by St. Elsewhere in the 80s and boasted an illustrious cast including George Clooney and Julianna Margulies. This long-lasting series is set within the emergency room of a fictional Chicago hospital, where doctors face intricate medical dilemmas and at times, personal crises that are equally challenging.

If you want realistic medicine

As a film enthusiast captivated by the medical precision in “The Pitt”, I wholeheartedly recommend you explore Netflix’s documentary series, “Lenox Hill”, released in 2020. This gripping series delves into the lives of four authentic doctors at the renowned Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Just like “The Pitt”, “Lenox Hill” provides an unblinking view into the realm of medicine and mirrors the same intensity and emotional depth as the doctors share their thoughts on life, death, and everything in between amidst real-time medical situations.

If you want doctor romance

Are you curious about what transpired between Dr. Collins and Dr. Robby at The Pitt? If you’re looking for some intense emotional storytelling, I’d recommend checking out Grey’s Anatomy. Created by Shonda Rhimes, this highly-popular series is the longest-running medical drama in history and is filled with romance. With over 21 seasons to explore, you’ll find a wealth of unrequited love, passion, and heartache among characters who seem to fall in and out of love at every turn.

If you want workplace drama

In a departure from “Grey’s Anatomy,” ABC’s “Private Practice” revolves around Addison Montgomery (Kate Walsh), who departs Seattle to work at her best friend’s private practice in Los Angeles. The star-studded cast includes Audra McDonald, Taye Diggs, and Amy Brenneman, who frequently engage in heated debates over their patients. The show offers a gritty portrayal of the medical field, with ethical dilemmas and complex decision-making that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. While “Grey’s” is known for its shocking plot twists, “Private Practice” should not be overlooked either. Despite lacking explosive ferry boats or bombs inside chest cavities, it delivers a chilling scene involving a doctor and a mentally ill patient who removes the baby from her.

If you want crazy patient cases

While some patients’ conditions on The Pitt were clearly defined, others, such as the influencer suffering from mercury poisoning due to a faulty skincare product, were more enigmatic. If you’re intrigued by these medical puzzles, it might be worthwhile to explore House, a series that revolves around the titular character, portrayed by Hugh Laurie, who heads a team of doctors dedicated to solving complex diagnoses. The cases are quite extraordinary, as is the interpersonal drama among the medical professionals.

If you want to laugh

In contrast to many melodramatic medical series, the 2024 Peacock show, titled “St. Denis Medical,” adopts a comedic mockumentary approach and is set in Oregon. Here, a team of doctors and nurses struggle daily to keep their heads above water. This humorous program revolves around an underfunded hospital, managed by a boss who mirrors Michael Scott’s self-assuredness and readiness deficit for the position. Not only is it riotously funny, but similar to “The Pitt,” “St. Denis Medical” frequently serves as a biting critique of the flaws within the American healthcare system.

If you just want to have fun!

Escape the tumultuous world of The Pitt and dive into the glamourous chaos of ABC’s Doctor Odyssey! Starring Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max Bankman, this new series from Ryan Murphy brings together the high-stakes drama of medical TV with the lavish lifestyle of a luxury cruise ship. It’s like Grey’s Anatomy crossed with Below Deck – over-the-top, captivating, and impossible to resist! And get ready for some star-studded appearances, as Shania Twain, Amy Sedaris, Rachel Dratch, and John Stamos are just a few of the famous faces you’ll see gracing the screen.

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2025-04-11 06:08

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