- Key takeaways:
- “High Potential” Season 2 is an 18-episode run and returns from hiatus on Jan. 6, 2026.
- Episode 8, “The One That Got Away: Part Two,” airs Jan. 6 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.
- New episodes air Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET; streaming follows on Hulu and Disney+.
- Kaitlin Olson stars as Morgan Gillory; Season 2 holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.
H2: What to know about the Season 2 return
Crime-comedy series High Potential has been a major ratings hit for ABC. Season 2 — buoyed by rave reviews and a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score — paused after its Oct. 28, 2025 broadcast and will resume in January.
ABC confirmed the series returns Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Episode 8, titled “The One That Got Away: Part Two,” will air that night at 10 p.m. ET. Fans can expect the season to continue with weekly Tuesday airings through mid-March.
H2: Episode list and release schedule
Here is the full 18-episode list for High Potential Season 2. Dates follow ABC’s Tuesday schedule and the season runs into March 2026.
- Episode 1 — “Pawns” — Tue, Sep 16, 2025
- Episode 2 — “Checkmate” — Tue, Sep 23, 2025
- Episode 3 — “Eleven Minutes” — Tue, Sep 30, 2025
- Episode 4 — “Behind the Music” — Tue, Oct 7, 2025
- Episode 5 — “Content Warning” — Tue, Oct 14, 2025
- Episode 6 — “Chasing Ghosts” — Tue, Oct 21, 2025
- Episode 7 — “The One That Got Away” — Tue, Oct 28, 2025
- Episode 8 — “The One That Got Away: Part Two” — Tue, Jan 6, 2026
- Episode 9 — “Under the Rug” — Tue, Jan 13, 2026
- Episode 10 — “N/A” — Tue, Jan 20, 2026
- Episode 11 — “N/A” — Tue, Jan 27, 2026
- Episode 12 — “N/A” — Tue, Feb 3, 2026
- Episode 13 — “N/A” — Tue, Feb 10, 2026
- Episode 14 — “N/A” — Tue, Feb 17, 2026
- Episode 15 — “N/A” — Tue, Feb 24, 2026
- Episode 16 — “N/A” — Tue, Mar 3, 2026
- Episode 17 — “N/A” — Tue, Mar 10, 2026
- Episode 18 — “N/A” — Tue, Mar 17, 2026
H3: Notes on the schedule
ABC’s broadcast window is Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. Episodes become available for streaming the following day on Hulu and Disney+ (reported to appear around 3 a.m. ET the next morning).
H2: Where to watch
- Broadcast: ABC
- Streaming: Hulu and Disney+
H2: Cast and creative team
Kaitlin Olson leads the cast as Morgan Gillory, an exceptionally bright cleaning woman turned police consultant. The series also stars Daniel Sunjata (Adam Karadec), Javicia Leslie (Daphne Forrester), Deniz Akdeniz (Lev “Oz” Özdil), Amirah J (Ava Gillory), Matthew Lamb (Elliot Radovic), Judy Reyes (Selena Soto) and Steve Howey (Nick Wagner).
Showrunner Todd Harthan has teased a deliberate plan for resolving cliffhangers through the remainder of Season 2, promising payoff for viewers as the run continues.
H2: Why it matters
High Potential has quickly become one of ABC’s most-watched series in years. With glowing critical response and a structured release plan, Season 2’s midseason return aims to keep momentum through its full 18-episode run.
Stay tuned to ABC and streaming platforms for schedule updates or any episode title changes as the season progresses.
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