ABC’s High Potential crime drama is back. Kaitlin Olson reappears as the brilliant Morgan Gillory in Season 2 after a fantastic first season. And there is a twist: the show is now having a winter holiday and viewers are eagerly waiting for new episodes.
High Potential Season 2 Release Date: ABC Crime Drama is Back
The second season of the crime procedural High Potential starring Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory, the single mother with an incredible IQ of 160, officially premiered on September 16, 2025, on ABC. The episode was broadcast on ABC at 10 p.m. ET and made available to watch on Hulu and Disney+ the next day. Fans were excited to have Morgan join the show again as an LAPD consultant and solving complicated cases with Detective Adam Karadec, who is played by Daniel Sunjata.

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After the massive success of season 1, it resulted in the series being renewed for Season 2 in January 2025. Season 2 has a more number of episodes than season 1, which means the audience will enjoy extended crime-solving adventures and character development. Each new episode was shown every Tuesday night, right after Dancing With the Stars.
Winter Hiatus and Return Date?
On October 28, 2025, Season 2 concluded its midseason finale with Episode 7 entitled ‘The One That Got Away’. The show is now on winter break, leaving fans disappointed but hopeful. They got good news when ABC announced that High Potential Season 2 will come back on January 6, 2026, with a new time slot of 9 p.m. ET. Don’t miss out sizzling Kaitlin Olson Hot Bikini Photos collections.
The winter premiere is an exciting change in the schedule. This will be placed between Will Trent Season 4 at 8 p.m. and The Rookie Season 8 at 10 p.m. forming a strong lineup of crime dramas. This is strategic positioning showing that ABC was confident about the series.
What is special about high potential?
High Potential is unique due to its premise. Morgan’s intelligence and unusual way of solving crimes that utilizes his genius-level intellect both bring about comedy and intriguing investigations. This chemistry between Olson and Sunjata has fascinated viewers, and it has become one of the most-watched programs on ABC. Wait until January 6, 2026, it will be worth the wait.
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