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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
    8.3/10(1078 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 13 - Let's Play
    8.1/10(1872 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. High Potential Season 2 Episode 17 - Second Sunday
    8.0/10(983 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. High Potential Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(3344 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. High Potential Season 1 Episode 11 - The Sauna at the End of the Stairs
    7.9/10(1684 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. High Potential Season 1 Episode 7 - One of Us
    7.8/10(2046 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. High Potential Season 2 Episode 8 - The One That Got Away (2)
    7.8/10(1128 votes)

    #7 - The One That Got Away (2)

    S2:E8

    Morgan’s suspicions of Rhys grow deeper as the case of the missing Rembrandt artwork continues. Elsewhere, Roman’s missing backpack causes problems for all involved.

    Director:Nancy Hower
    Writer:Marc Halsey

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  8. High Potential Season 1 Episode 2 - Dancers in the Dark
    7.7/10(2628 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. High Potential Season 2 Episode 1 - Pawns
    7.7/10(1530 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 2 Episode 2 - Checkmate
    7.7/10(1393 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. High Potential Season 2 Episode 6 - Chasing Ghosts
    7.7/10(1186 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. High Potential Season 2 Episode 10 - Grounded
    7.7/10(1040 votes)

    #12 - Grounded

    S2:E10

    The team investigates the midair murder of an Air Force veteran, and Morgan works to crack the case despite being sidelined to mandatory detective training. Elsewhere, Wagner and Soto's leadership conflict comes to a head.

    Director:Tara Miele
    Writers:Marqui Jackson, Nicole French

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  13. High Potential Season 2 Episode 16 - Turn, Up the Heat
    7.7/10(887 votes)

    #13 - Turn, Up the Heat

    S2:E16

    Morgan relies on old friends to help with a case involving street artists, while Karadec leans on the women in his life during a time of need.

    Director:Viet Nguyen
    Writers:Bob Goodman, Katie McElhenney

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  14. High Potential Season 1 Episode 5 - Croaked
    7.6/10(2015 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. High Potential Season 1 Episode 12 - Partners
    7.6/10(1535 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. High Potential Season 2 Episode 12 - The Faust and the Furious
    7.6/10(1040 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. High Potential Season 2 Episode 13 - In the Driver's Seat
    7.6/10(941 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. High Potential Season 2 Episode 15 - Pie in the Sky
    7.6/10(907 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. High Potential Season 1 Episode 3 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrel
    7.5/10(2252 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. High Potential Season 1 Episode 4 - Survival Mode
    7.5/10(2163 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. High Potential Season 1 Episode 6 - Hangover
    7.5/10(1943 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. High Potential Season 1 Episode 9 - The RAMs
    7.5/10(1680 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. High Potential Season 2 Episode 4 - Behind the Music
    7.5/10(1191 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. High Potential Season 2 Episode 7 - The One That Got Away (1)
    7.5/10(1206 votes)

    #24 - The One That Got Away (1)

    S2:E7

    When a priceless painting is stolen in a museum heist, Morgan and Karadec team up with an art-recovery expert to unravel a tangled case and fierce ownership battle. Meanwhile, Soto is determined to uncover the secrets hidden inside Roman’s backpack.

    Director:Nancy Hower
    Writer:Marc Halsey

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  25. High Potential Season 2 Episode 9 - Under the Rug
    7.5/10(1055 votes)

    #25 - Under the Rug

    S2:E9

    As Morgan and Karadec investigate the mysterious death of a hitman in a car crash, they uncover details that force the LAPD and FBI to partner on the case. Meanwhile, Elliott tries to rekindle romance for his parents.

    Director:Viet Nguyen
    Writer:Bob Goodman

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Best Episodes Summary

"Family Tree" is the best rated episode of "High Potential". It scored 8.3/10 based on 1078 votes. Directed by Alethea Jones and written by Todd Harthan, Marc Halsey, it aired on 4/7/2026. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Let's Play".