The Pitt Season 1 Episode 10 recap: What was Langdon hiding?

The Pitt left the audience surprised when it was revealed in Season 1, Episode 10, that Dr. Langdon is a drug addict and has been stealing prescription painkillers from the hospital. The latest medical series on Max, The Pitt, follows the story of the daily lives of medical professionals in the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical hospital.

A fan favorite, Dr. Frank Langdon, portrayed by Patrick Ball, is a senior resident at the hospital who is revealed to have a drug addiction problem. Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, played by Noah Wyle, has been mentoring Dr. Langdon. In the episode, Dr. Robby learns about the discrepancy in medications prescribed by Dr. Langdon and confronts him. When he realizes his drug addiction, Dr. Langdon is dismissed from the hospital.

Speaking to US Weekly about Dr. Landon’s character, Patrick Ball said,

"All credit goes to our creator R. Scott Gemmill and the writers because it’s never who you think when it comes to addiction. Addiction is a disease and it’s a disease that a lot of people fight with — including a lot of people I know."

The Pitt premiered on Max on January 9, 2025. The show is created by R. Scott Gemmill and executive produced by John Wells. The cast of the show includes Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Katherine LaNasa, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, and Gerran Howell, among others. The show has been officially renewed for season 2.

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What happened to Langdon in The Pitt Season 1 Episode 10?

The show had previously hinted at Dr. Langdon stealing drugs from the hospital, but this episode confirms that he has an undisclosed addiction. During the episode, Dr. Santos, played by Isa Briones, shares her concern about missing prescriptions with Dr. Robby.

Dr. Robby confronts Dr. Langdon, who has been his right hand all along. Dr. Langdon tries to deviate by insisting that it is for his back issue that he developed while helping his parents move and that he is weaning off the medications. Dr. Robby finds Librium medication stocked in Dr. Langdon’s locker. Dr. Langdon tells Dr. Robby,

"Could a drug addict do what I do?"

But an enraged and broken-hearted Dr. Robby dismisses Dr. Langdon from his position at the hospital.

Patrick Ball talked about his character, Dr. Langdon’s addiction,

"He refers to having hurt his back while helping his parents move and that is frequently the case. He goes to a doctor who gives him pain meds and then those are habit-forming pain meds. This happens all the time. This happens with people that I know that are very, very high functioning."

He continued,

"You see this opioid problem that is just riddling itself all across this country. It’s really sad because it’s not people that ever set out to become addicts. It’s people that trust and that get caught in a trap. That’s part of what happened with Langdon."

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What is The Pitt about?

The Pitt is a medical drama series that explores the lives of medical professionals at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital. The show takes the audience through the highs and lows of working in emergency care.

As per the IMDb summary of the show,

The daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital as they juggle personal crises, workplace politics, and the emotional toll of treating critically ill patients, revealing the resilience required in their noble calling.'

The Pitt is currently steaming on Max.

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