From Decider · · 1m 20s
'High Potential' won't return until 2027
ABC's Kaitlin Olson crime drama is moving to midseason with new showrunners and a cast shakeup.
In brief
ABC's Kaitlin Olson crime drama is moving to midseason with new showrunners and a cast shakeup. High Potential Season 3 will premiere in early 2027, likely in January, with new showrunners and without Steve Howey as a series regular. Originally reported by Decider.
Season 3 is officially happening
ABC renewed High Potential for a third season back in March. The Kaitlin Olson crime drama wrapped its second season in April 2026.
New showrunners taking over
Nora and Lilla Zuckerman from Poker Face will run Season 3. Todd Harthan is leaving to work on a live-action adaptation of The Inheritance Cycle.
No fall episodes this year
High Potential is being held for midseason along with Will Trent and The Rookie. All three ABC shows won't return with new episodes until 2027.
Expect a January 2027 premiere
Official dates haven't been announced yet, but the show will likely return in early January. High Potential and Will Trent will probably anchor Tuesday nights.
Steve Howey won't be back
Howey is leaving as a series regular for Season 3. He may return as a guest star at the start of the season to wrap his character's arc.
Stream past seasons now
All episodes from Seasons 1 and 2 are available on Hulu and Disney+. Hulu's basic plan with ads costs $11.99 per month.
The one thing
High Potential Season 3 will premiere in early 2027, likely in January, with new showrunners and without Steve Howey as a series regular.
