After years of avoiding the ER, Noah Wyle feels 'right at home' in 'The Pitt'

NPR | By Dave Davies

Published January 9, 2026 at 11:22 AM EST

Wyle, who spent 11 seasons on ER, returns to the hospital in The Pitt. Now in Season 2, the HBO series has earned praise for its depiction of the medical field. Originally broadcast April 21, 2025.

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Dave Davies is a guest host for NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

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