BURBANK, CA — ABC has officially greenlit a third season of its breakout hit dramedy High Potential. The announcement, made today, March 5, 2026, solidifies the show’s status as a cornerstone of the network’s primetime lineup following a dominant performance in both linear ratings and streaming viewership.
While fans are celebrating the return of Kaitlin Olson’s brilliant but chaotic Morgan Gillory, the renewal comes with a significant behind-the-scenes transition.
Key Highlights of the Renewal
- Status: Officially renewed for Season 3.
- The Lead: Kaitlin Olson is confirmed to return as Morgan Gillory.
- Showrunner Exit: Todd Harthan, who steered the series through its first two seasons, is departing the show.
- New Project: Harthan is exiting to focus on Disney+’s live-action adaptation of the Eragon series.
Leadership Transition
The departure of Todd Harthan marks a pivotal moment for the series. Harthan took the reins early in the show’s development and is credited with honing the unique “procedural-meets-character-study” tone that defines the American adaptation of the French hit HPI.
ABC has not yet named a successor, but the search for a new showrunner is reportedly underway to ensure a seamless transition for the upcoming production cycle.
What to Expect in Season 3
While plot specifics remain under wraps, Season 3 is expected to dive deeper into the evolving partnership between Morgan and Detective Adam Karadec (Daniel Sunjata).
Insiders suggest that the new season will continue to balance the “case-of-the-week” format with Morgan’s personal journey as a single mother navigating her newfound professional life. The second season introduced Steve Howey as Captain Nick Wagner, and fans are eager to see if his adversarial dynamic with Morgan will escalate in the new episodes.
”The chemistry between Kaitlin and Daniel is the engine of this show. Season 3 gives us the runway to really test that bond in ways we haven’t seen yet.” — Anonymous Production Source
High Potential currently airs Tuesday nights on ABC and is available for streaming the following day on Hulu and Disney+.
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