‘High Potential’ Sets Season 3 Premiere Date at ABC: Everything We Know So Far
High Potential‘s third season finally has a premiere date after ABC previously revealed the hit drama wouldn’t return until the 2026-2027 midseason slate following its Season 2 run.
The show moved from the fall schedule to the midseason lineup, but we have a feeling it will be well worth the wait until 2027. Along with the push to winter, High Potential‘s third season makes way for some changes behind the scenes as new showrunners step in to take over for Todd Harthan. So, what’s in store for Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson)? Fans will continue to follow her as she solves crime with her high IQ, assisting her cohorts in the Major Crimes department of the LAPD.
Below, we’re breaking down everything we know about High Potential‘s next chapter, ranging from the premiere date and potential plots to Season 3 casting, and everything in between. Scroll down for a closer look and stay tuned for more Season 3 announcements in the weeks ahead.
Has High Potential been renewed for Season 3?
Yes, High Potential was renewed for Season 3. The news was confirmed in a social media post by the show’s official account on Instagram. “The case isn’t closed 🔍 #HighPotential has been renewed for Season 3! Who’s excited?” the caption read over a video featuring the cast.
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As previously revealed, High Potential‘s Season 2 audience was stronger than ever, pulling in a staggering 12.98 million total viewers after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and other digital platforms. The show also scored a 2.17 rating among adults 18-49. The viewership stats are the overall highest for the series.
On a linear basis, High Potential earned 9.07 million viewers with a 0.76 rating in the 18-49 demo, achieving a series high among total viewers, which was previously held at 9 million. High Potential‘s Season 2 success is notable for having the best seven-day linear performance for an ABC scripted show in over five years, since Grey’s Anatomy in November 2020. In other words, the Season 3 renewal for High Potential was a done deal with numbers like that.
When will High Potential Season 3 premiere?
High Potential Season 3 will officially premiere on Tuesday, January 5, 2027, airing at 9/8c on ABC. The show will also get a splashy event broadcast post-Super Bowl on February 14, so stay tuned for more information regarding those debuts.
Who stars in High Potential Season 3?
While no official casting announcements for High Potential Season 3 have been made, behind-the-scenes teases promise the returns of Kaitlin Olson, Daniel Sunjata, Judy Reyes, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, Amirah J, and Matthew Lamb. We’re hopeful Taran Killam will also return with Season 2’s recurring stars like Mekhi Phifer, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Clancy Brown, but only time will tell if that will be possible. We’ll also keep an eye out for Steve Howey‘s potential return after his character’s cliffhanger ending.
Who is making High Potential Season 3?
Sister duo Lilla and Nora Zuckerman will helm Season 3 of High Potential as showrunners, taking over the duties left vacant after Todd Harthan’s exit, according to Deadline. Their boarding of the series could make way for some shifts story-wise as the team prepares to shape Morgan’s journey. Stay tuned!
What would High Potential Season 3 be about?
We’d expect High Potential to continue following Morgan as she uses her heightened intellect to help solve crimes with the LAPD, as it unravels aspects of her personal life. And we’re keeping our fingers crossed there will be a resolution surrounding Captain Wagner’s (Howey) stabbing and Roman’s potential return, but stay tuned for any Season 3 updates.
Stay tuned for any updates about High Potential Season 3, and let us know what you’d like to see from the show when it returns.
High Potential, Season 3 Premiere, Tuesday, January 5, 2027, 9/8c, ABC
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You do realize, I hope, that you said it would return in "Fall 2027." I certainly hope it is Fall 2026.
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I want a season 3, 4 ….. love the show.
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We love high potential. Please keep it going. Can't wait for season 3. Lake Havasu City Arizona.
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M
I really hope they make a third season! It's been so good and my partner and I get really excited to watch it after work. I even got my mom hooked onto it!
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Mid-Season? Why? It should get extra episodes and start in the Fall. It’s bad enough that this season ended early and now we have to wait until Mid-season? Not fair. Boycotting ABC until Mid-Season when high Potential & Will Trent return.
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Fall, 2027? How do you keep momentum going with a year and a half in-between. Personally, I don’t temper characters and plot lines, etc. I was a hating having to sit until Fall of this year. I’m hoping the info was an error. Love the show! can you tell?
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Love this show!!
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I want High Potential to return for Season 3!
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Love, love High Potential! I can’t wait for Tuesday nights. I wait all week for Tuesday night 9:00pm.
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Me too 😭😭
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I saw that too. Especially odd since the lead up mentioned it would likely follow the same structure as previous seasons airing in fall 2024 and 2025. Hopefully it won't be a whole year :/
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Es ist sooo gut, ich hab immer gegoogelt wann wieder neue Folgen kommen. Ich hab mich immer auf den Dienstag gefreut. Das ein paar Folgen erst im Februar kommen, habe ich erst nicht mitbekommen. Vielleicht bisschen mehr verbreiten. Ich könnte noch 10 weitere Staffeln schauen, es ist eine sehr große Empfehlung
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Sasha, I agree! What is it with shows only filming 10 episodes???? You hardly get into the show 'til you're watching episode 10 and it's over until the next season!
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Well this sucks. Always enjoyed watching it each fall season. This show should take precedence over the others mentioned.
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B
Season 2 still not finished yet .
They said it's 18 episodes but till now they are only 12
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Pray High Potential returns for Season 3 even my husband has started watching it this season. It’s isn’t as good since Steve Howey has come aboard but that can certainly be remedied. It’s a great show tantalizing every episode but Howey’s part ruins it every performance he’s in. I’m anxious to find out about her long lost husband. Morgan is a treasure every police department needs!!
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We love Steve Howey ❤️
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I would prefer High Potential season 3 to start sooner than later, but I will wait with bated breath for its return. Please, Daniel Sunjata, don't keep the blond hair! We love you just the way you are (were)....I'd like to see the show explore Morgan's relationship with her father.
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Me and my husband love this show. Katlin Olson plays a strong independent woman who isn’t afraid to express herself in many ways. She collaborates well with the team. I was very disappointed with the end of last season. Come on she just started to find a new potential love interest and you kill him off? She can’t catch a break with the men on this show. I hope the next season starts soon. It really seems to be taking a long time between seasons.
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Si estamos ansiosos por la T03, pero ya queremos que estén grabando la T04 y la T05 porque está serie está muy buenaaaaaaaa, te atrapa desde inicio a fin.
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DEFINITIVAMENTE TODOS ESTAMOS DEACUERDO EN QUE QUEREMOS QUE HIGH POTENTIAL REGRESE EN OTOÑO DE 2026
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T
Not to be that person, but there's a small typo:
"Yes, High Potential has[n’t] been renewed for Season 3."
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I think 2027 is too long to wait for season 3! If you can do season 1 in 2024, season 2 in 2025, why can't you do season 3 in 2026???
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Great show to watch and glad season 3 is coming fall 2026. Sad to see captain go but let's go Morgan
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Just watched My last episode. Show has become too racially conscious
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Excuse me? Fall 2027 or Fall 2026?
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I want Howey back and he and Morgan in a relationship! Need to knock off Winn and the Captains dad.
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As I've posted before, ABC wouldn't know a good series if it bit them on the butt...