Show Guide: 'High Potential'

Synopsis: 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 High Intellectual Potential. (Courtesy, ABC, 2024)

The Cast:
Kaitlin Olson as Morgan
Daniel Sunjata as Karadec
Javicia Leslie as Daphne
Judy Reyes as Selena Soto
Deniz Akdeniz as Lev "Oz" Osman
Amirah Johnson as Ava
Matthew Lamb as Elliot

Production Credits:

The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (ABC)
1-01 Pilot--09/17/2024
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.
Written by: Drew Goddard
Directed by: Alethea Jones

1-02 Dancers In The Dark--09/24/2024
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. 
Written by: Todd Harthan and Marc Halsey
Directed by: Marc Webb

1-03 Dirty Rotten Scoundrel--10/08/2024
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.
Written by: Dennis Saldua
Directed by: Rebecca Asher

1-04 Survival Mode--10/15/2024
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. 
Written by: Marc Halsey and Andrea M. Scott
Directed by: Pete Chatmon

1-05 Croaked--10/22/2024
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.
Written by: Diane Ruggiero
Directed by: Daisy von Scherler Mayer

1-06 Hangover--10/29/2024
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.
Written by: Kassia Miller and Myung Joh Wesner
Directed by: Rebecca Asher

1-07 One Of Us--11/12/2024
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?
Story by: Jordana Lewis Jaffe/Dennis Saldua/Marc Halsey
Teleplay: Marc Halsey
Directed by: James Roday Rodriguez

1-08 Obsessed--01/07/2025
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.
Written by: Andy Berman/Marc Halsey/Nicole French
Directed by: Rob Corn

1-09 The RAMs--01/14/2025
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.
Written by: Rob Thomas
Directed by: Althea Jones

1-10 Chutes And Murders--01/21/2025
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. 
Written by: Kassia Miller
Directed by: Eric Dean Seaton

1-11 The Sauna At The End Of The Stairs--01/28/2025
Soto reopens an old murder case in the famous Donovan family, determined to uncover the true killer in a classic "whodunit" style.
Written by: Kat Sieniuc
Directed by: Viet Nguyen

1-12 Partners--02/04/2025
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.
Written by: Todd Harthan/Marc Halsey
Directed by: Jennifer Getzinger

1-13 Let's Play--02/11/2025
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.
Written by: Todd Harthan/Marc Halsey
Directed by: James Roday Rodriguez


Season Two Episode Guide (ABC)
2-01 Pawns--02/16/2025
While working tirelessly to shield her family from the Game Maker's threats, another crime drags Morgan back into his game and the LAPD must decide whether to trust her instincts before the next move turns fatal.