The bad news is that ABC isn’t airing a new episode ofHigh Potentialon Tuesday, November 26; the semi-good (or bad, depending on how patient one is) news is that the show returns in early 2025.ABC’s new crime drama TV series is a surprise hitfollowing its premiere in September 2024. After only seven episodes,High Potentialhas garnered quite the following and impressive ratings. Unfortunately, though, that means more people will be disappointed to learn thatHigh Potentialseason 1, episode 8 won’t be released during the week of Thanksgiving.
High Potentialseason 1 has 13 episodes.
High Potentialfollows Kaitlin Olson’s Morgan, a nighttime cleaning person for the Los Angeles Police Department. During the pilot episode, Morgan, who is considered an HPI (high potential intellectual) due to her impressive IQ, helps the police solve one of their cases after stumbling upon its file while working. Consequently, Olson’s character becomes a consultant for the LAPD’s Major Crimes Division.ABC has aired seven episodes ofHigh Potentialas of the writing of this article,but fans will have to wait almost two months for the next one.
Why There Is No New High Potential Tonight (June 15, 2025)
High Potential’s Fall Finale Was On November 12
High Potentialseason 1 is in the midst of a hiatus,which is why episode 8, “The Sauna at the End of the Stairs,” isn’t premiering on Tuesday, June 21, 2025. Followingthe release ofHigh Potentialepisode 7 on ABCon November 12, the police procedural series is taking a break. Episode 7, “One of Us,” served as the show’s fall finale, meaningHigh Potentialwon’t debut any more episodes in 2024.
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ABC isn’t even airing a re-run ofHigh Potentialin its normal timeslot on Tuesday, November 26. Instead,the three-hourDancing with the Starsseason 33 finale will takeKaitlin Olson’s acclaimed new police show’s placethat night. PerhapsDancing with the Starsisn’t the best replacement TV series for the crime drama. So, fans who want to get their weeklyHigh Potentialfill can watch previous episodes of season 1 on Hulu.
When Will High Potential Episode 8 Release?
High Potential Returns In 2025
According toDeadline,High Potentialseason 1, episode 8, “The Sauna at the End of the Stairs,” airs on Tuesday, July 04, 2025,on ABC. Anew timeslot comes withHigh Potential’s season 1 returnas the show will air at 9 pm ET instead of 10 pm ET, starting on January 7. TheWill Trentseason 3 premiere precedes Kaitlin Olson’s series at 8 pm ET. Meanwhile,the premiere ofThe Rookieseason 7follows it at 10 pm ET. These will be the timeslots for all three shows going forward.
HighPotentialseemingly has a lot in store for its characters when season 1 returns in January 2025.
All this means is thatHigh Potentialis taking a two-month break between episodes 7 and 8.However, the wait for “The Sauna at the End of the Stairs” doesn’t have to be too bad. During the hiatus, fans can watcha great replacement show forHighPotential— the 2021 French TV seriesHPI— to help make the wait a bit more bearable.High Potentialis actually based onHPI, which is still airing. The first three seasons ofHPIcan be found on Hulu, but it’s underHIPas it features an English dub.
“Morgan’s Got Many Options”: High Potential Star Weighs In On Karadec & Tom’s Relationships With Kaitlin Olson’s Character
EXCLUSIVE: Karadec actor Daniel Sunjata comments on Morgan’s love triangle in High Potential following the introduction of JD Pardo’s Tom.
What To Expect From High Potential Episode 8
The Investigation Into Roman’s Disappearance Continues
Unfortunately, ABC has not released the synopsis for the crime drama’s next episode, but the network has shared thetrailer forHigh Potentialseason 1, episode 8. In it,Morgan and co. work on a new case,which involves solving a mysterious puzzle and a smart killer.Morgan and Karadec’s slow-burn romanceis also teased in the video, as well as Morgan’s continued investigation into her former husband’s (Roman) disappearance. So,HighPotentialseemingly has a lot in store for its characters when season 1 returns in January 2025.
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Morgan, a single mother of three with a brilliant but unconventional mind, partners with a methodical detective after solving a crime during her job as a cleaner. Together, they form an unlikely but effective duo, blending her unique problem-solving skills with his by-the-book approach to tackle challenging cases.
