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High Potential Season 2 is back and the showdown between Morgan and the Game Maker is brewing. Episode 2 titled ‘Checkmate’ will premiere on September 23, 2025, on ABC at 10 p.m. ET. The hit series follows the story of Morgan Gillory (played by Kaitlin Olson), a single mother who teams up with the LAPD to solve complex crime cases.
High Potential Season 2 premiered on ABC on September 16, 2025. The season will comprise 18 episodes in total. The first episode of the series set the stage for Morgan’s return to LAPD as she gets ready to face off the Game Changer. While Morgan tries to keep her family safe, another unexpected news comes to light that could see repercussions in her personal life.
Release details of High Potential Season 2 Episode 2
High Potential Season 2 Episode 2 will air on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 10 pm ET/9 p.m. CT on ABC. The second episode is titled ‘Checkmate’ and will be available to stream on Hulu the next day.
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What to expect in High Potential Season 2 Episode 2?
High Potential revolves around Morgan, who is a single mother working at the Los Angeles Police Department as a cleaner. When Detective Adam Karadec (played by Daniel Sunjata) learns of her unique ability to solve crimes, he lets her join the team as a consultant. However, things take a turn when her own personal life gets entangled in a case.
High Potential Season 1 finale left the audience at the edge of their seats as a serial killer called the Game Maker (played by David Giuntoli) threatens Morgan’s family. Also, it is revealed that her missing ex-husband, Roman, is still alive.
In the first episode of Season 2 titled ‘Pawns’, we find Morgan struggling to protect her family from the Game Maker. The whole scenario is heightening her anxiety, but she is determined to shield her family from any danger while working on a new case with the LAPD.
The Game Maker on the other hand is unstoppable as he manages to evade the authorities, while continuing to frame another person for his crime. Meanwhile, Daphne (played by Javicia Leslie) and Oz (played by Deniz Akdeniz) are in the process of tracking down Roman outside a hotel. Episode 2 will explore the motives behind the Game Maker’s latest crimes and Roman’s whereabouts.
The official synopsis of High Potential Season 2 Episode 2 states,
As the Major Crimes team seeks 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.
Watch High Potential Season 2 Episode 2 on September 23, 2025, at 10 pm ET on ABC.
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