ABC is seeing a lot of potential in one of its newest series,High Potential. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, the series averaged a little over 10 million viewers across all platforms per episode over a seven-day period. The second episode of the season saw its ratings triple within a week with streaming and DVR factored. 3.67 million people tuned in for the live airing of the episode, but by the same day of the following week, the number had ballooned to 10.72 million viewers, nearly tripling. In the 18-49 demo, the show saw a similar increase as it jumped from 0.31 to 2.2.
If the numbers hold, theKaitlin Olson-led series seems to have a bright future. The series beat a lot of holds, having no boost likeDoctor Odyssey, which is paired with9-1-1, a very successful series.Doctor Odysseyreports close to 14 million cross-platform viewers for the series premiere, which is no minor feat. However, the show boasts several high-profile names, fromRyan MurphytoDon JohnsonandJoshua Jackson.Doctor Odysseyis sandwiched between9-1-1andGrey’s Anatomyat the sweet slot of 9 p.m.
ABC’s New Schedule
The 2024/2025 television season saw a few ABC shows off the air.Station 19andNot Dead Yetwere cancelled and replaced with new shows. In its final season,Station 19’s viewership fluctuated weekly, but it averaged 2.5 million viewers in Live + Same Day ratings. In its last season,Not Dead Yetaveraged 2.3 million viewers in Live + Same Day ratings.
High PotentialandDoctor Odysseycould see some fluctuations as competition heats up, with all NBC and Fox shows now airing and CBS Premiere Week kicking off next week. This will mark the return of television’s most-watched series in the previous season,Tracker, and one of CBS’ most popular shows,Fire Country. Tuesday night will be highly competitive with the return ofFBITuesdays, while Thursday night will also seethe return ofMatlockandElsbeth.
High Potentialfollows 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. It isbased on the popular French seriesHaut Potentiel Intellectuel(HPI). The series stars Olson as Morgan,Daniel Sunjataas Karadec,Javicia Leslieas Daphne,Deniz Akdenizas Lev “Oz” Ozdil,Amirah Jas Ava,Matthew Lambas Elliot andJudy Reyesas Selena.
Watch new episodes ofHigh Potentialon ABC on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET. Catch up on Hulu.
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