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The Best Episodes of High Potential

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Morgan is 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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    High Potential Season 2 Episode 18 - Family Tree
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Family Tree

    S2:E18

    A woman is found dead at the luxury hotel where Lucia works, posing a potential complication for Karadec and Morgan's investigation. Elsewhere, Ava races to come up with the perfect idea for her art show.

    Director:Alethea Jones
    Writers:Todd Harthan, Marc Halsey

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  2. High Potential Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    #2 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Alethea Jones
    Writer:Drew Goddard

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  3. High Potential Season 1 Episode 12 - Partners
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Partners

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writers:Todd Harthan, Marc Halsey

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  4. High Potential Season 1 Episode 13 - Let's Play
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #4 - Let's Play

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writers:Todd Harthan, Marc Halsey

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  5. High Potential Season 1 Episode 8 - Obsessed
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Obsessed

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Rob Corn
    Writers:Marc Halsey, Nicole French, Andy Berman

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  6. High Potential Season 1 Episode 2 - Dancers in the Dark
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    #6 - Dancers in the Dark

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Marc Webb
    Writers:Todd Harthan, Marc Halsey

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  7. High Potential Season 1 Episode 3 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrel
    7.7/10(28 votes)

    #7 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrel

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writer:Dennis Saldua

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  8. High Potential Season 1 Episode 7 - One of Us
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    #8 - One of Us

    S1:E7

    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?

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. High Potential Season 2 Episode 1 - Pawns
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    #9 - Pawns

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writers:Todd Harthan, Marc Halsey

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  10. High Potential Season 1 Episode 4 - Survival Mode
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    #10 - Survival Mode

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writers:Andrea M. Scott, Marc Halsey

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  11. High Potential Season 1 Episode 6 - Hangover
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    #11 - Hangover

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Rebecca Asher
    Writers:Kassia Miller, Myung Joh Wesner

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  12. High Potential Season 1 Episode 9 - The RAMs
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    #12 - The RAMs

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Alethea Jones
    Writer:Rob Thomas

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  13. High Potential Season 1 Episode 11 - The Sauna at the End of the Stairs
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    #13 - The Sauna at the End of the Stairs

    S1:E11

    Soto reopens an old murder case in the famous Donovan family, determined to uncover the true killer in classic “whodunit” style.

    Director:Viet Nguyen
    Writer:Kat Sieniuc

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  14. High Potential Season 2 Episode 2 - Checkmate
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #14 - Checkmate

    S2:E2

    As the Major Crimes team desperately seek answers amidst a string of unresolved crimes, Morgan suspects the Game Maker is responsible. Meanwhile, Daphne and Oz set out to find Roman, and Elliot prepares a surprise act for his school’s talent show.

    Director:James Roday Rodriguez
    Writer:Marc Halsey

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  15. High Potential Season 2 Episode 4 - Behind the Music
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    #15 - Behind the Music

    S2:E4

    An investigation involving the murder of a local singer uncovers details that reopen a strikingly similar decades-old cold case. Later on, the team rallies around Soto after she is passed over for the captain’s chair.

    Director:Todd Biermann
    Writers:Marqui Jackson, Nicole French

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  16. High Potential Season 1 Episode 10 - Chutes and Murders
    7.4/10(22 votes)

    #16 - Chutes and Murders

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Kassia Miller

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  17. High Potential Season 2 Episode 15 - Pie in the Sky
    7.4/10(11 votes)

    #17 - Pie in the Sky

    S2:E15

    When a renowned retired astronaut is murdered in plain sight, Morgan and the team uncover some of his mysterious entanglements. Soto travels to New York City to meet a high-profile political fixer connected to Roman’s disappearance.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Eric I. Lu

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  18. High Potential Season 2 Episode 17 - Second Sunday
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Second Sunday

    S2:E17

    Wagner joins Morgan and the team on a hunt for the crew behind a series of heists ripping through elite private vaults - only to uncover a far more dangerous endgame: a looming cyberattack that could cripple Los Angeles' core infrastructure.

    Director:Nancy Hower
    Writers:Todd Harthan, Marc Halsey

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  19. High Potential Season 1 Episode 5 - Croaked
    7.3/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Croaked

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Daisy von Scherler Mayer
    Writer:Diane Ruggiero-Wright

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  20. High Potential Season 2 Episode 11 - NPC
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #20 - NPC

    S2:E11

    When a former esports champion is mysteriously murdered, both his gaming rival and a sushi chef are under suspicion. Time spent with Elliot unexpectedly provides Morgan with insights on the case. Karadec reconnects with a woman from his past.

    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Eric I. Lu

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  21. High Potential Season 2 Episode 3 - Eleven Minutes
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #21 - Eleven Minutes

    S2:E3

    When a man with a troubled past is killed under mysterious circumstances, Morgan and the LAPD uncover a tragic motive behind his death. Meanwhile, Morgan opens up to Ava about her father, forcing Ava to confront truths she isn’t ready to face.

    Director:Nancy Hower
    Writers:Bob Goodman, Eric I. Lu

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  22. High Potential Season 2 Episode 12 - The Faust and the Furious
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #22 - The Faust and the Furious

    S2:E12

    Oz faces a deeply personal struggle when he discovers his late father’s headstone was never ordered. Elsewhere, the team investigates the murder of a tech founder obsessed with life extension.

    Director:Kelli Williams
    Writer:Katie McElhenney

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  23. High Potential Season 2 Episode 13 - In the Driver's Seat
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #23 - In the Driver's Seat

    S2:E13

    The team investigates a late-night luxury car heist turned deadly, uncovering a complex web of details and multiple perpetrators. Meanwhile, Morgan has mixed feelings when Ava begins focusing on her future.

    Director:Maureen Bharoocha
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. High Potential Season 2 Episode 5 - Content Warning
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Content Warning

    S2:E5

    When a social media stunt turns deadly, Morgan and Karadec head to an influencer content house to track down answers. Meanwhile, the LAPD team adjusts to Captain Nick Wagner's new role, and Ava seeks out more information on Roman’s disappearance.

    Director:Pete Chatmon
    Writer:Katie McElhenney

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  25. High Potential Season 2 Episode 6 - Chasing Ghosts
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    #25 - Chasing Ghosts

    S2:E6

    It's almost Halloween, and a wealthy lawyer is found dead in his "haunted" Victorian mansion. As the team investigates the spooky case, Captain Wagner surprises everyone with his skills. At home, Elliot plays mediator between Morgan and Ava.

    Director:Viet Nguyen
    Writers:Rebecca Kirsch, Jordan Rosenberg

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Best Episodes Summary

"Family Tree" is the best rated episode of "High Potential". It scored 8.4/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Alethea Jones and written by Todd Harthan, Marc Halsey, it aired on 4/7/2026. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pilot".