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Season 1 – High Potential

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Morgan, a single mom with three kids and an exceptional mind, helps solve an unsolvable crime when she rearranges some evidence during her shift as a cleaner for the police department. When they discover she has a knack for putting things in order because of her high intellectual potential, she is brought on as a consultant to work with a by-the-book seasoned detective, Karadec. Together they form an unusual and unstoppable team.
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Critics Consensus

With the ineffable Kaitlin Olson on hand to inject some spiky personality into a familiar formula, High Potential is a solid procedural with plenty of upside.

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Dan Einav Financial Times Still, a show can do a lot worse than get by on the strength of its star. And after two decades as perhaps the most underexposed member of the Sunny ensemble, it’s nice to see Olson realise her potential as a series lead. Rated: 3/5 Feb 4, 2025 Full Review Caroline Framke Boston Globe It’s a balancing act that would trip up lesser actors, but one Olson takes on without breaking a visible sweat. For as solid as “High Potential” is overall, it still wouldn’t be realizing half its own potential without her. Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Tim Glanfield The Times (UK) It’s the familiarity of the format that forms the foundation of success here. Layer on to that snappy and well-timed humour... and even the occasionally telegraphed plot points can be forgiven. Rated: 4/5 Jan 27, 2025 Full Review Lindsay Press Culturess Morgan delivers heart and comedy to the series, as High Potential encourages her intelligence in spotting things other people can not while still having her learn what it means to go about things in a legal fashion. Mar 13, 2025 Full Review Debashine Thangevelo Independent Online (South Africa) If you are a fan of whodunits, this one ticks the box - and then some. Feb 28, 2025 Full Review Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media Erin Brockovich meets Psych in this show that strikes a fun balance between light drama and heavy comedy, mixing the crime procedural elements with the sharp wit of Kaitlin Olson. Oct 9, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Absolutely Loved It! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review Karina Z. Started watching this show because I’m a huge fan of David Giuntoli from A Million Little Things I hope he stays on and they don’t kill him off Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/04/25 Full Review Mike H It's like a Monk without great scripts and acting. After epsidoe 5 of or so it went down hill. Watch Poker Face instead. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 06/29/25 Full Review N. C High Potential is an entertaining series with charming leads and a well-balanced mix of humor and mystery. The weekly crime-solving keeps the pace lively, while the overarching mystery surrounding the protagonist adds depth and intrigue. One downside is that this personal storyline isn’t consistently explored — some episodes leave it out entirely. A stronger balance between the case-of-the-week structure and the ongoing character development would enhance the overall narrative. Still, it’s a fun, easy-to-watch show with enough heart and suspense to keep viewers coming back. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/13/25 Full Review Stephen C 13 funny and successful episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/04/25 Full Review Tom F The success of the show rests on your interest in seeing Kaitlin Olson solving crimes in a short skirt. For me, that interest wasn’t enough to enjoy the whole season. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/01/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Drew Goddard

Creator

Kaitlin Olson

Morgan

Daniel Sunjata

Detective Karadec

Javicia Leslie

Daphne

Deniz Akdeniz

Lev "Oz" Osman

Amirah Johnson

Ava

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 17, 2024 Pilot A single mom with an exceptional mind is recruited to the LAPD Major Crimes unit. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 24, 2024 Dancers in the Dark As Morgan and the detectives adjust to her new role as a consultant, they investigate the attempted murder of a tap dancer and discover things are not quite as they seem; Ava learns more about her father. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 2024 Dirty Rotten Scoundrel Morgan's intellect and cleaning experience prove useful when the detectives are called to a hotel room murder scene; Morgan navigates Ava's dating; Soto reveals details about Roman's disappearance. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 2024 Survival Mode Morgan is excited to get her official LAPD badge, despite Karadec's reluctance; the detectives work tirelessly on an emotional missing children case, which hits close to home for Morgan and sends her mind into overdrive. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 22, 2024 Croaked The team investigates the death of an exotic animal veterinarian; work interferes with Karadec's dating life; Morgan follows a parental hunch about her teenage daughter. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 29, 2024 Hangover A wild office party at a high-profile medical technology startup leads to the shocking murder of the founder and CEO; a new co-worker at the precinct catches Morgan's eye. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 12, 2024 One of Us Morgan agrees to show Ava around the LAPD, but things quickly take a dangerous turn when the precinct is held hostage by the friends of a recently convicted man. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 7, 2025 Obsessed The team investigates a mysterious young girl who was found attacked on a beach; Morgan begins to let her guard down on her date with Tom; Soto comes one step closer to finding out what happened to Roman. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 14, 2025 The RAMs A famous baseball newscaster is murdered, and the team is on the case; Soto and Morgan meet with a potential lead to discuss Roman's disappearance; Tom has some personal news to share with Morgan. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 21, 2025 Chutes and Murders A nanny is found bludgeoned to death in the park; Morgan interferes when Elliot admits to not being invited to his classmate's party. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 28, 2025 The Sauna at the End of the Stairs Soto reopens an old murder case, determined to uncover the true killer in classic "whodunit" style. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 4, 2025 Partners The FBI joins the investigation into the murder of a controversial tech magnate, forcing Karadec to reunite with his former partner; Ludo becomes overwhelmed with his increasing childcare duties. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 11, 2025 Let's Play An anonymous tip to the LAPD sparks an unusual multiple-victim kidnapping investigation, forcing the team to rely on board games and puzzles to track down their suspect. Details

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Season Info

Director
Eric Dean Seaton, Alethea Jones, James Roday Rodriguez, Rebecca Asher, Jennifer Getzinger, Rob Corn, Marc Webb
Creator
Drew Goddard
Executive Producer
Drew Goddard, Sarah Esberg, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge, Pierre Laugier, Anthony Lancret, Jean Nainchrik, Alethea Jones
Screenwriter
Kat Sieniuc, Kassia Miller, Todd Harthan, Marc Halsey
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 17, 2024