High Potential Season 3: Everything We Know About the Return Date

It’s been a busy summer for streamers, with fresh drops from Peacock, Netflix, HBO and Prime. Yet for fans of ABC’s quirky comedy‑drama ‘High Potential’, the biggest news is a bit of a hold‑up.

First off, yes, there will be a third season. ABC officially renewed the show back in March 2026, and the network even announced a change of guard behind the scenes. Nora and Lilla Zuckerman – the duo behind the hit ‘Poker Face’ – are stepping in as the new showrunners, while longtime exec Todd Harthan is moving on to develop a live‑action version of the YA series ‘The Inheritance Cycle’ (currently titled ‘Eragon’).

Unfortunately, that good news comes with a scheduling snag. During Disney’s upfront presentation, ABC revealed that ‘High Potential’, along with fellow series ‘Will Trent’ and ‘The Rookie’, will not debut new episodes in the fall‑2026 lineup. Instead, they’ve been slotted for a mid‑season launch, which for ABC usually means early 2027 – most likely in January.

Why the delay? ABC’s senior vice president of content strategy and scheduling, Ari Goldman, explained that the network wants to give these shows a smoother run, minimizing interruptions. “From New Year’s Rockin’ Eve to the College Football Playoff, the Grammys, the Oscars and the Super Bowl, we have amazing momentum at the start of ’27,” he said. “That’s the perfect window to bring these shows back in a big way.”

What does that mean for your watch‑list? If you’re hoping to catch new episodes on Tuesday nights (the probable slot for ‘High Potential’ and ‘Will Trent’), you’ll have to wait a few more months. ‘The Rookie’ and its spin‑off are expected to land on Mondays.

On the casting front, there’s a small shake‑up. Steve Howey, who played a regular in the first two seasons, will not return as a series regular. Deadline reports that he could pop up as a guest star early in the new season to tie up his character’s storyline, so fans won’t be completely out of the loop.

In the meantime, you don’t have to go hungry. Every episode of ‘High Potential’ – including the full Season 2 run – is available to stream on Hulu and Disney+. ABC also hosts the episodes on its own website. Disney+ offers a few pricing tiers: $11.99 / month with ads, $18.99 / month ad‑free, or $189.99 / year ad‑free. Bundles that combine Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ or Max can shave off a good chunk of the cost if you’re a fan of multiple platforms.

So, to sum it up: ‘High Potential’ Season 3 is officially on the books, but you’ll likely have to wait until early 2027 for fresh episodes. New showrunners are at the helm, a beloved cast member may make a brief return, and you can binge everything so far on Hulu or Disney+ right now.