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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 13 - Let's Play
    8.2/10(1878 votes)

    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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  2. High Potential Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(3354 votes)

    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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  3. High Potential Season 1 Episode 11 - The Sauna at the End of the Stairs
    7.9/10(1690 votes)

    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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  4. High Potential Season 1 Episode 7 - One of Us
    7.8/10(2050 votes)

    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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  5. High Potential Season 1 Episode 2 - Dancers in the Dark
    7.7/10(2637 votes)

    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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  6. High Potential Season 1 Episode 12 - Partners
    7.7/10(1541 votes)

    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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  7. High Potential Season 1 Episode 5 - Croaked
    7.6/10(2023 votes)

    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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  8. High Potential Season 1 Episode 3 - Dirty Rotten Scoundrel
    7.5/10(2262 votes)

    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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  9. High Potential Season 1 Episode 4 - Survival Mode
    7.5/10(2171 votes)

    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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  10. High Potential Season 1 Episode 6 - Hangover
    7.5/10(1951 votes)

    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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  11. High Potential Season 1 Episode 9 - The RAMs
    7.5/10(1684 votes)

    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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  12. High Potential Season 1 Episode 8 - Obsessed
    7.4/10(1737 votes)

    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:Rob Corn
    Writers:Marc Halsey, Nicole French, Andy Berman

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  13. High Potential Season 1 Episode 10 - Chutes and Murders
    7.4/10(1635 votes)

    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:Eric Dean Seaton
    Writer:Kassia Miller

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Let's Play" is the best rated episode of "High Potential" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 1878 votes. Directed by James Roday Rodriguez and written by Todd Harthan, Marc Halsey, it aired on 2/11/2025. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Pilot".