High Potential Season 2 Debuts on ABC, Now Streaming on Hulu

Lead: ABC’s hit dramedy High Potential kicked off its second season with the premiere episode “Pawns” on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 10 p.m. ET, and began streaming on Hulu the following day, Sept. 17.

Nut Graf: Season 2 expands to 18 episodes and welcomes new cast members-including Mekhi Phifer and Steve Howey-while resolving last season’s cliffhangers and deepening the central mystery, making it a must-watch for fans of procedural intrigue.

Season Premiere Details

• “Pawns” picks up immediately after the Game Maker’s threats against Morgan’s family, as she teams with the LAPD to investigate a missing-person case.
• Kaitlin Olson returns as Morgan Gillory, with Daniel Sunjata, Judy Reyes and Javicia Leslie reprising their roles.
• New series regular Steve Howey debuts as precinct captain Jesse Wagner; Mekhi Phifer appears in a recurring guest role.

Where and When to Watch

• ABC: Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on the network.
• Hulu: All episodes available next-day, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 17, for subscribers with a valid plan.

Episode Release Schedule

ABC has slated weekly premieres for all 18 episodes:

• Sept. 16: Episode 1, “Pawns”
• Sept. 23: Episode 2, “Checkmate”
• Sept. 30: Episode 3, “Eleven Minutes” –and continuing each Tuesday through early 2026.

What’s Next

As Morgan leverages her genius-level IQ against a new wave of crimes, Season 2 promises to answer lingering questions about the Game Maker and the fate of Morgan’s ex-husband, Roman. Expect more twists, deeper character arcs and plenty of suspense as the series builds toward its midseason climax.