The Pitt Season 2 Finale Dominates Streaming Charts with 5.1M Viewers, HBO Max Sets Up Euphoria Showdown

The Pitt, HBO Max’s critically acclaimed drama, has capped its second season with a finale that not only delivered high drama but also record-breaking viewership. The episode, which follows ER doctors and nurses through an exhausting 15-hour shift, saw the show’s characters confront mortality, adversity, and their own shortcomings—all while losing internet access. The finale’s release marked the culmination of a slow-burn success story, with the series steadily gaining momentum over the past 18 months.

The numbers speak for themselves: 5.1 million households watched the Season 2 finale within the first six days, representing an 87% increase from the Season 1 finale and a 13% rise from the Season 2 premiere. These figures propelled The Pitt to the top of the Samba TV weekly Wrap Report streaming chart for the fifth consecutive week.

The Samba TV Wrap Report, which tracks the most-watched movies and TV series across streaming and linear platforms, sources its data from a panel of over 3 million households in the U.S., balanced to match the national census.

Euphoria Returns to Challenge The Pitt’s Top Spot

With The Pitt’s ER doctors and nurses finally off the clock, HBO Max has a new contender ready to take the baton: Euphoria. The critically lauded drama returned to the streaming chart this week after its April 12 premiere, debuting in second place—just behind The Pitt. Will Euphoria overtake the chart next week? Fans will have to tune in to find out.

Streaming Chart Top 10: The Pitt, Euphoria, and More

Here’s the full breakdown of the top 10 most-watched titles on streaming platforms this week:

1. The Pitt (HBO Max) – Fifth consecutive week at #1
2. Euphoria (HBO Max) – Returns after April 12 premiere
3. Thrash (Netflix) – Thriller about a flooded town and killer sharks
4. Big Mistakes (Netflix) – Comedy series climbing four spots
5. DTF St. Louis (HBO Max) – Black comedy down two spots
6. The Boys (Prime Video) – Satirical superhero show holding steady
7. Rooster (HBO Max) – Down two spots
8. Balls Up (Prime Video) – Mark Wahlberg comedy about corporate executives in Brazil
9. Trust Me: The False Prophet (Netflix) – Docuseries dropping five spots
10. Your Friends & Neighbors (Apple TV+) – Jon Hamm comedy drama returning to the chart

Linear TV Rivalry: American Idol Overtakes Marshals on CBS

On linear television, American Idol has rebounded to claim the top spot this week, overtaking Marshals on CBS. The singing competition’s resurgence highlights the ongoing spring TV rivalry, with viewers tuning in for live performances and drama.