Season 1

Season 1 of the ABC original series High Potential premiered on September 17, 2024, before taking a two-month hiatus until its Winter premiere on January 7, 2025.^[1] The series streams next-day on Hulu.

Synopsis[]

Written by Drew Goddard ("The Good Place," "The Martian") and starring Kaitlin Olson, "High Potential" follows a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective (Daniel Sunjata). Based on the popular French series Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (HPI).

Cast[]

Starring[]

Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory -10/10
Daniel Sunjata as Detective Adam Karadec - 10/10
Javicia Leslie as Daphne Forrester - 10/10
Deniz Akdeniz as Lev "Oz" Ozdil - 7/10
Amirah J as Ava Sinquerra - 6/10
Matthew Lamb as Elliot Radovic - 6/10
Judy Reyes as Lieutenant Selena Soto - 10/10

Guest Starring[]

Taran Killam as Ludo Radovic - 6/10
Garret Dillahunt as Lieutenant Melon - 3/10

Episodes[]

Title	Director	Writer	First aired
Pilot	Alethea Jones	Drew Goddard	September 17, 2024
A single mom with an exceptional mind is recruited to the LAPD Major Crimes unit, where her unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.
Dancers in the Dark	Marc Webb	Todd Harthan & Marc Halsey	September 24, 2024
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. Meanwhile, Ava learns more about her father, and Morgan surprises her kids.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrel	Rebecca Asher	Dennis Saldua	October 8, 2024
Morgan’s intellect and cleaning experience prove useful when the detectives are called to a hotel room murder scene, eventually uncovering the victim’s many cons. Morgan navigates Ava’s dating while Soto reveals details about Roman’s disappearance.
Survival Mode	Rebecca Asher	Dennis Saldua & Kat Sieniuc	October 15, 2024
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.
Croaked	Daisy von Scherler Mayer	Diane Ruggiero-Wright	October 22, 2024
The team investigates the death of an exotic animal veterinarian, uncovering a complicated love triangle in the process. Work interferes with Karadec’s dating life, while Morgan follows a parental hunch about her teenage daughter and snoops on Ava.
Hangover	Rebecca Asher	Kassia Miller & Myung Joh Wesner	October 29, 2024
A wild office party at a high-profile medical technology startup leads to the shocking murder of the founder and CEO, and Morgan and the team are on the case. Meanwhile, a new co-worker at the precinct catches Morgan’s eye.
One of Us	James Roday Rodriguez	Marc Halsey	November 12, 2024
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. Can Morgan and the detectives outsmart their captors and lead everyone to safety?
Obsessed	Rob Corn	Andy Berman & Nicole French & Marc Halsey	January 7, 2025
The team investigates a mysterious young girl who was found attacked on a beach. Meanwhile, Morgan begins to let her guard down on her date with Tom, and Soto comes one step closer to finding out what happened to Roman.
The RAMs	Alethea Jones	Rob Thomas	January 14, 2025
A famous baseball newscaster is murdered, and the team is on the case. Meanwhile, Soto and Morgan meet with a potential lead to discuss Roman’s disappearance, and Tom has some personal news to share with Morgan.
Chutes and Murders	Eric Dean Seaton	Kassia Miller	January 21, 2025
A nanny is found bludgeoned to death in the park. Elsewhere, Morgan interferes when Elliot admits to not being invited to his classmate’s party.
The Sauna at the End of the Stairs	Viet Nguyen	Kat Sieniuc	January 28, 2025
Soto reopens an old murder case in the famous Donovan family, determined to uncover the true killer in classic “whodunit” style.
Partners	Jennifer Getzinger	Todd Harthan & Marc Halsey	February 4, 2025
The FBI joins the investigation into the murder of a controversial tech magnate, forcing Karadec to reunite with his former partner. Meanwhile, Ludo becomes overwhelmed with his increasing childcare duties.
Let's Play	James Roday Rodriguez	Todd Harthan & Marc Halsey	February 11, ,2025
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.