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January 21, 2026

ABC’s Tuesday Dramas Soar With Midseason Premieres

Series photos are available here. ABC’s Tuesday dramas dominated during the network’s midseason premiere week, with “The Rookie,” “High Potential” and “Will Trent” all rising over notable benchmarks over seven days. In fact, “High Potential” and “Will Trent” were the top two scripted programs of the week among Total Viewers, leading the return of NBC’s “One Chicago” lineup and the midseason premiere crossover event for “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: SVU.” “High Potential” (9 p.m.) In its new timeslot, “High Potential” shot to 12.33 million Total Viewers and 1.97 rating among Adults 18-49 after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, leading the show’s fall season average among Total Viewers (+3%; vs. 11.97 million) and shooting past the show’s fall finale (+7%; vs. 11.52 million). On linear over seven days, “High Potential” delivered a season high with 8.68 million Total Viewers, ranking as the No. 1 scripted program of the week across broadcast and

Press Release - Ratings

January 12, 2026

High Potential: NPC (1/27)

TUESDAY, JAN. 27 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST – High Potential: “NPC” (211) Logline: When a former esports champion is mysteriously murdered, both his gaming rival and a sushi chef are under suspicion. Time spent with Elliot unexpectedly provides Morgan with insights on the case. Karadec reconnects with a woman from his past. (TV-14, V) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

January 7, 2026

High Potential: Grounded (1/20)

TUESDAY, JAN. 20 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST – High Potential: “Grounded” (209) Logline: The team investigates the midair murder of an Air Force veteran, and Morgan works to crack the case despite being sidelined to mandatory detective training. Elsewhere, Wagner and Soto’s leadership conflict comes to a head. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

December 19, 2025

Ratings Report for Calendar Year 2025 Nielsen Multiplatform+35 Day Ratings / Live+35 Day Big Data Plus Panel and Streaming Content Ratings

ABC caps a phenomenal year leading competitive cross-platform broadcast series rankings with the top shows across Total Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34, along with Teens 12-17 and Kids 2-11 — based on viewing over 35 days on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. “High Potential” stands as the No. 1 series for the year in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, with the network also owning the Top Six shows in the key Adult demo. “High Potential” Leads Among Total Viewers After a stellar series debut in 2024, “High Potential” continued to dominate 2025, becoming the year’s No. 1 show with an average of 16.5 million Total Viewers across platforms, edging out the No. 2 series, CBS’ “Tracker” (16.4 million), and exceeding the No. 3 series, CBS’ “Matlock” by +25% (13.2 million). “High Potential” leads the five ABC series to achieve at least 10 million Total Viewers per episode this year, including “Will Trent” (10.6 million), “The Rookie” (10.5 million), “Shifting Gears” (1

Press Release - Ratings

December 15, 2025

High Potential: The One That Got Away (12/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/28/25)

TUESDAY, DEC. 30 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – High Potential: “The One That Got Away” (207) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/28/25) Logline: When a priceless painting is stolen in a museum heist, Morgan and Karadec team up with an art-recovery expert to unravel a tangled case and fierce ownership battle. Meanwhile, Soto is determined to uncover the secrets hidden inside Roman’s backpack. (TV-14) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

December 15, 2025

High Potential: Chasing Ghosts (12/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/21/25)

TUESDAY, DEC. 30 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST – High Potential: “Chasing Ghosts” (206) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/21/25) Logline: It’s almost Halloween, and the team investigates a spooky case where a wealthy lawyer is found dead in his haunted Victorian mansion, while Captain Wagner surprises everyone with his skills. At home, Eliott plays mediator between Morgan and Ava. (TV-14) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

December 10, 2025

High Potential: Under the Rug (1/13)

TUESDAY, JAN. 13 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST – High Potential: “Under the Rug” (208) Logline: As Morgan and Karadec investigate the mysterious death of a hitman in a car crash, they uncover details that force the LAPD and FBI to partner on the case. Meanwhile, Elliott tries to rekindle romance for his parents. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

December 10, 2025

High Potential: The One That Got Away: Part Two (1/6)

TUESDAY, JAN. 6 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST – High Potential: “The One That Got Away: Part Two” (210) Logline: Morgan’s suspicions of Rhys grow deeper as the case of the missing Rembrandt artwork continues. Elsewhere, Roman’s missing backpack causes problems for all involved. Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

December 8, 2025

High Potential: Content Warning (12/23) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/14/25)

TUESDAY, DEC. 23 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – High Potential: “Content Warning” (205) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/14/25) Logline: When a social media stunt turns deadly, Morgan and Karadec head to an influencer content house to track down answers. Meanwhile, the LAPD team adjusts to Captain Nick Wagner’s new role, and Ava seeks out more information on Roman’s disappearance. (TV-14) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

December 8, 2025

High Potential: Behind the Music (12/23) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/7/25)

TUESDAY, DEC. 23 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT – High Potential: “Behind the Music” (204) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/7/25) Logline: An investigation involving the murder of a local singer uncovers details that reopen a strikingly similar decades-old cold case. Later on, the team rallies around Soto after she is passed over for the captain’s chair. (TV-14, V) Stream episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

High Potential

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ABC’s Tuesday Dramas Soar With Midseason Premieres

High Potential: NPC (1/27)

High Potential: Grounded (1/20)

Ratings Report for Calendar Year 2025 Nielsen Multiplatform+35 Day Ratings / Live+35 Day Big Data Plus Panel and Streaming Content Ratings

High Potential: The One That Got Away (12/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/28/25)

High Potential: Chasing Ghosts (12/30) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/21/25)

High Potential: Under the Rug (1/13)

High Potential: The One That Got Away: Part Two (1/6)

High Potential: Content Warning (12/23) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/14/25)

High Potential: Behind the Music (12/23) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/7/25)

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