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The Best Episodes of High Potential Season 1

Every episode of High Potential Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of High Potential Season 1!

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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
    High Potential Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(2828 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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  2. High Potential Season 1 Episode 2 - Dancers in the Dark
    7.7/10(2237 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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  3. High Potential Season 1 Episode 3 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrel
    7.5/10(1880 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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  4. High Potential Season 1 Episode 4 - Survival Mode
    7.5/10(1795 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. High Potential Season 1 Episode 5 - Croaked
    7.6/10(1660 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. High Potential Season 1 Episode 6 - Hangover
    7.5/10(1599 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. High Potential Season 1 Episode 7 - One of Us
    7.8/10(1679 votes)

    #7 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. High Potential Season 1 Episode 8 - Obsessed
    7.4/10(1399 votes)

    #8 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. High Potential Season 1 Episode 9 - The RAMs
    7.5/10(1354 votes)

    #9 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Rob Thomas

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  11. High Potential Season 1 Episode 10 - Chutes and Murders
    7.4/10(1301 votes)

    #10 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. High Potential Season 1 Episode 11 - The Sauna at the End of the Stairs
    7.8/10(1347 votes)

    #11 - 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:Unknown

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  13. High Potential Season 1 Episode 12 - Partners
    7.6/10(1220 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. High Potential Season 1 Episode 13 - Let's Play
    8.1/10(1498 votes)

    #13 - 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "High Potential" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 2828 votes. Directed by Alethea Jones and written by Drew Goddard, it aired on 9/17/2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Dancers in the Dark".