High Potential Season 2: Release Schedule, Plot Details, and How to Watch

High Potential Season 2: Release Schedule, Plot Details, and How to Watch
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September 17, 2025

Kaitlin Olson returns as Morgan Gillory in High Potential Season 2, and fans eager to catch the latest episodes will want to know when new installments premiere on ABC and Hulu.

Series Background

Inspired by the 2021 French-Belgian series HPI, the US remake follows Morgan, a single mother and cleaning contractor for the LAPD, who boasts a genius IQ of 160. Her exceptional intellect earns her the role of a civilian consultant for the LAPD, as she navigates crime scenes and mysterious threats. Season 2 kicks off with the episode "Pawns," where Morgan wrestles with the revelation that Roman is alive and fights to protect her family from the sinister Game Maker.

When Are New Episodes Released?

Note that Hulu release times can vary by region, so viewers outside the US can watch via Disney+ or by using a VPN. Here are some regional times for the Hulu release:

| Region | Hulu Release Time | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Brazil | 4 AM | | Central Europe | 9 AM (CEST) | | India | 12:30 PM (IST) | | Australia | 5 PM | | New Zealand | 7 PM |

Number of Episodes and Releases

This season features 18 episodes, an increase from 13 in the first season. The show’s first three episode titles and summaries are:

Episode 1 – "Pawns"

Morgan's efforts to shield her family from threats worsen when another crime pulls her back into the game, challenging the LAPD’s trust and instincts.

Episode 2 – "Checkmate"

Amid unresolved crimes, Morgan suspects the Game Maker’s hand. Meanwhile, Daphne and Oz seek Roman, and Elliot prepares a surprise for his school talent show.

Episode 3 – "Eleven Minutes"

A man’s mysterious death leads Morgan and the LAPD to uncover a tragic motive. Morgan's conversation with Ava about her father forces Ava to face tough truths.

Insights from Showrunner Todd Harthan

Ahead of Season 2’s release, showrunner Todd Harthan shared with Deadline that the season aims to answer the big questions surrounding Roman’s fate and deepen the mystery. He teased exciting and revealing plot developments in the early episodes.

Full Release Schedule (Confirmed So Far)

ABC has announced the release pattern for the first part of the season. The series is expected to go on a mid-season hiatus, with episodes released weekly until then:

| Episode | Air Date (ABC) | Hulu Release Date | |---------|----------------|------------------------| | 1 | September 16 | September 17 | | 2 | September 23 | September 24 | | 3 | September 30 | October 1 | | 4 | October 7 | October 8 | | 5 | October 14 | October 15 | | 6 | October 21 | October 22 | | 7 | October 28 | October 29 | | 8 | November 4 | November 5 | | 9 | November 11 | November 12 |

Updates will follow as more episode details are announced.

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Stay tuned for more updates and check out our post on other new TV shows streaming this month or browse our 2025 TV release calendar for upcoming series!

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