‘High Potential’: When Will Season 2 Return?

Kaitlin Olson and Daniel Sunjata in 'High Potential' Season 2
Disney / Bahareh Ritter

High Potential‘s second season break is coming to an end at ABC, as the network favorite prepares for its long-awaited return following its winter hiatus. But when exactly is High Potential‘s Season 2 return taking place?

The show’s midseason finale aired on Tuesday, October 28, and the show will officially kick off the second half of Season 2 in January, as ABC revealed the midseason premiere date along with the rest of its winter premiere slate in late 2025. In other words, it’s time for viewers to mark their calendars as High Potential‘s midseason premiere date is set for Tuesday, January 6.

The show will continue the story of LAPD consultant, Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson), as she collaborates with the department that includes Soto (Judy Reyes), Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), Daphne (Javicia Leslie), Oz (Deniz Akdeniz), and new captain Nick Wagner (Steve Howey).

As fans witnessed in the midseason finale, Morgan was caught up in a steamy moment with art dealer and consultant, Rhys (Aiden Turner), who could also be the suspect in the case she’s investigating! And the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of her long-lost ex, Roman, carried on with daughter Ava (Amirah J) taking an active role.

Steve Howey in 'High Potential'

Disney / Mitch Haaseth

As viewers had seen in the first half of the season, the stakes are higher than ever as the LAPD located a man named Arthur (Mekhi Phifer) who was using Roman’s name, and with Wagner digging around the LAPD’s investigation, it’s unclear who can be trusted or not.

According to Arthur, he’s an old friend of Roman’s, but the origin of their connection remains unclear. Hopefully, the midseason premiere will make way for some long-sought-after answers. Meanwhile, we’re also sure that the second half of Season 2 will make way for some more intrigue behind Wagner’s role, as his captain position continues to elicit strong reactions from the team.

Stay tuned for more on High Potential, and let us know what you hope to see in Season 2’s return when the show’s midseason premiere kicks off.

High Potential, Midseason premiere, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 9/8c, ABC




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    OliveChefHat

    I really like this show. I hate that we finally get season 2, and then after just a few episodes, they take a "fall break" for 8 weeks. Ridiculous. Just run the whole season, then take a break.

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    CyanCherries

    And the networks wonder why shows don't get long term following?? You can't make people wait so long

    between "breaks". People lose.interest. it's a good show, for a change I look forward to it. At this rate, no show is going to get long term views like HILL STREET BLUES, CHEERS, MASH. FRIENDS, etc. quit jerking us around.

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      Someone

      I go in and rewatch new shows. Reminds me of why I was so interested.

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      Connie richardson

      Well said

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    BlueFlower

    I really dislike Steve Howey. He ruins the whole show. Get rid of him!

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      BlueRadio

      I totally agree. We love this show but he is destroying it. Who needs him. If he continues we will stop watching the show and stop recommending it

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    CyanFish

    I hate that the show is on at 10 pm. I watched last season and loved the show.