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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 10, 2025

The Rookie: Wildfire (2/25)

TUESDAY, FEB. 25 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST – The Rookie: “Wildfire” (708) Logline: Nyla remains suspicious of Liam Glasser as a wildfire erupts, causing chaos in the city. Meanwhile, James tries to help a friend, and Seth makes a costly mistake, putting two of their own in danger. (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

The Rookie: The Mickey (2/18)

TUESDAY, FEB. 18 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST – The Rookie: “The Mickey” (707) Logline: On Celina’s last day as a rookie, John gives her one final test. Meanwhile, Bailey makes a new friend, and Lucy places her faith in Seth for an undercover assignment. (TV-14, DLSV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

January 27, 2025

The Rookie: The Gala (2/11)

TUESDAY, FEB. 11 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – The Rookie: “The Gala” (706) Logline: It’s Valentine’s Day, and Lieutenant Grey gives Tim and Lucy an unromantic assignment, while John and Celina track down a missing girl. Later, the team sharpens up for a charity gala where multiple relationships come to a head. (TV-14, LSV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

January 27, 2025

The Rookie: Til Death (2/4)

TUESDAY, FEB. 4 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – The Rookie: “Til Death” (705) Logline: The team searches for a serial killer as Nyla struggles with the aftermath following the attack. Lucy’s relationship with Seth takes a turn, while Bailey battles her fear of Jason Wyler. (TV-14, LV) 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 13, 2025

The Rookie: Darkness Falling (1/28)

TUESDAY, JAN. 28 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – The Rookie: “Darkness Falling” (704) Logline: Following his stint at the LAPD, Wesley returns to the district attorney’s office where his past connects him to the team’s investigation. Meanwhile, Bailey and John have conflicting feelings over safety, while Lucy grows suspicious of Seth. (TV-14, LV) Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

January 7, 2025

The Rookie: Out of Pocket (1/21)

TUESDAY, JAN. 21 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – The Rookie: “Out of Pocket” (703) Logline: Ahead of Bailey’s return home, John looks for clues to locate Jason Wyler. Then, Tim and Lucy swap rookies; a friendly face resurfaces at the station, and Wesley feels unsettled over Angela. Watch episodes next day on Hulu.

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Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

December 31, 2024

The Rookie: The Watcher (1/14)

TUESDAY, JAN. 14 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST – The Rookie: “The Watcher” (702) Logline: The team is tasked with community policing while hunting for a local vigilante. Meanwhile, Celina’s instincts are tested, and Tim and Lucy discover secrets about the two new rookies. (TV-14, LV) Watch episodes on next day on Hulu.

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted

The Rookie

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‘High Potential’ Finishes Spectacular First Season Hitting Series Highs

The Rookie: Wildfire (2/25)

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

The Rookie: The Mickey (2/18)

The Rookie: The Gala (2/11)

The Rookie: Til Death (2/4)

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

The Rookie: Darkness Falling (1/28)

The Rookie: Out of Pocket (1/21)

The Rookie: The Watcher (1/14)

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