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February 21, 2025

‘High Potential’ Finishes Spectacular First Season Hitting Series Highs

Series photos are available here. “High Potential” (9 p.m. ET/PT) Wrapping up on a high note, the season finale of freshman drama “High Potential” hit series highs in both Total Viewers (13.2 million – tied) and Adults 18-49 (2.59 rating), after seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms. In addition, “High Potential” achieved a remarkable benchmark for the finale episode, earning a series high on streaming and becoming ABC’s best drama episode ever, based on seven-day views on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. On linear, the “High Potential” season finale topped Tuesday night across broadcast and cable for the second straight week among Total Viewers (8.7 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.76 rating), achieving the largest viewer advantage over CBS’ flagship drama hit “FBI” (+9% vs. 8.0 million) for any competitive Tuesday scripted series in over six years – since 1/22/19, with NBC’s “This Is Us.” This was the latest feat in a season of record-shattering accomplishme

Press Release - Ratings

February 18, 2025

ABC Scores Significant Tuesday Night Linear Win Over Original Series Network Competition for First Time This Season in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49

Series photos are available here. After seven days of linear viewing, ABC notched a significant first-time win this season on the night with its juggernaut Tuesday night lineup in Total Viewers (6.83 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.56 rating), ahead of its closest competition (CBS) in both measures (6.83 million vs. 6.77 million) and (0.56. rating vs. 0.46 rating), respectively. Powering Tuesday nights at 9 p.m., “High Potential” continued its remarkable momentum becoming the No. 1 show of the night on broadcast and cable, earning 8.35 million Total Viewers and 0.69 rating in Adults 18-49, leading the entire CBS drama block, including “FBI” (7.94 million and 0.51 rating, respectively), “FBI: International” (6.09 million and 0.44 rating, respectively) and “FBI: Most Wanted” (6.30 million and 0.42 rating, respectively). In addition, with its win for the night, “High Potential” led CBS’ flagship “FBI” in both Total Viewers (8.35 million vs. 7.94 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.69 rating vs. 0.

Press Release - Ratings

February 10, 2025

High Potential: The Sauna at the End of the Stairs (2/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/25)

TUESDAY, FEB. 25 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – High Potential: “The Sauna at the End of the Stairs” (Episode Eleven) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/25) Logline: Soto reopens an old murder case in the famous Donovan family, determined to uncover the true killer in classic “whodunit” style. (TV-14, LV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

February 7, 2025

ABC Claims Top 5 Shows Among Adults 18-49 in Cross-Platform Broadcast Series Rankings

Series photos are available here. Demonstrating the remarkable power of broadcast and streaming, ABC claims seven of the top 10 broadcast series among Adults 18-49, including the top five: “Shifting Gears” (No. 1 – 2.43 rating), “High Potential” (No. 2 – 2.42 rating), “Abbott Elementary” (No. 3 – 2.26 rating), “The Rookie” (No. 4 – 1.89 rating) and “9-1-1” (No. 5 – 1.81 rating), along with “Will Trent” (No. 9 – 1.34 rating) and “Grey’s Anatomy” (No. 10 – 1.32 rating). 20th Television produces all seven shows. Driven by stellar streaming viewership on Hulu and Disney+, three ABC titles more than triple their seven-day linear averages, including “High Potential” (+297% – 2.42 rating vs. 0.61 rating), “Abbott Elementary” (+270% – 2.26 rating vs. 0.61 rating) and “Shifting Gears” (+242% – 2.43 rating vs. 0.71 rating). Among Total Viewers, ABC claims three of the top five broadcast entertainment series this season, including “High Potential” (No. 3 – 11.53 million), “Shifting Gears” (No. 4

Press Release - Ratings

February 3, 2025

High Potential: Dirty Rotten Scoundrel (2/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/24)

TUESDAY, FEB. 18 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – High Potential: “Dirty Rotten Scoundrel” (Episode Three) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/24) Logline: 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. (TV-14, DV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

January 27, 2025

High Potential: SEASON FINALE - Let’s Play (2/11)

TUESDAY, FEB. 11 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST – High Potential: “Let’s Play” (Episode Thirteen) (Season Finale) Logline: 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. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

January 17, 2025

High Potential: Partners (2/4)

TUESDAY, FEB. 4 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST – High Potential: “Partners” (Episode Twelve) Logline: 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. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

January 17, 2025

ABC Tuesday Dramas ‘Will Trent,’ High Potential’ and ‘The Rookie’ Return With Stellar, Record-Setting Results

Series photos are available here. ABC kicked off its Tuesday drama night with record-setting results for all three shows including freshman hit “High Potential,” along with the highly anticipated “Will Trent” season three return and “The Rookie” season seven return. Both “Will Trent” and “The Rookie” achieved all-time streaming highs for their premiere episodes over seven days. On linear, ABC earned its most-watched night (7.56 million) of original scripted lineup in over four years – since 11/19/20. In addition, ABC won the night in Total Viewers (7.56 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.65 rating). In fact, ABC aired the top three telecasts of the night in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 with “High Potential,” Will Trent” and “The Rookie,” respectively, with each program winning their respective hours. “High Potential” (9 p.m. ET/PT) After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and digital platforms, the winter return of ABC’s hit fall drama “High Potential” skyrocketed to the

Press Release - Ratings

January 16, 2025

High Potential: The Sauna at the End of the Stairs (1/28)

TUESDAY, JAN. 28 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST – High Potential: “The Sauna at the End of the Stairs” (Episode Eleven) Logline: Soto reopens an old murder case in the famous Donovan family, determined to uncover the true killer in classic “whodunit” style. (TV-14, LV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

January 13, 2025

High Potential: The RAMs (1/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/25)

SATURDAY, JAN. 18 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – High Potential: “The RAMs” (Episode Nine) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/25) Logline: 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. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

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‘High Potential’ Finishes Spectacular First Season Hitting Series Highs

ABC Scores Significant Tuesday Night Linear Win Over Original Series Network Competition for First Time This Season in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49

High Potential: The Sauna at the End of the Stairs (2/25) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/28/25)

ABC Claims Top 5 Shows Among Adults 18-49 in Cross-Platform Broadcast Series Rankings

High Potential: Dirty Rotten Scoundrel (2/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/8/24)

High Potential: SEASON FINALE - Let’s Play (2/11)

High Potential: Partners (2/4)

ABC Tuesday Dramas ‘Will Trent,’ High Potential’ and ‘The Rookie’ Return With Stellar, Record-Setting Results

High Potential: The Sauna at the End of the Stairs (1/28)

High Potential: The RAMs (1/18) (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/14/25)

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