ABC Schedules High Potential Episode for Post Super Bowl Slot in 2027
ABC will air an episode of its drama High Potential following Super Bowl LXI in February 2027 to boost audience engagement.
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ABC has scheduled an episode of its drama High Potential to air immediately after Super Bowl LXI on Feb. 14, 2027. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline both reported that the broadcast network selected the show for the post game platform during its upcoming third season. [1][2]
The Hollywood Reporter reported that ABC announced the decision through a promo spot starring Kaitlin Olson during Monday Night Football. Deadline reported that the special broadcast is expected to be the first installment of a two part storyline that will air on ABC and stream on Disney+. [1][2]
According to The Hollywood Reporter, High Potential stands as the most watched show on the network. Its second season averaged 16 million cross platform viewers over a 35 day period, placing it third among all network series when excluding live sports programming. [1]
Deadline reported that the decision mirrors ABC's strategy from February 2006, when the network used the Super Bowl to showcase Grey's Anatomy. That lead out episode attracted 38.1 million viewers. High Potential is set to begin its third season early next year, though ABC has not confirmed an official premiere date. [1][2]
In short
- ABC will air an episode of High Potential after Super Bowl LXI on Feb. 14, 2027.
- Season two of High Potential averaged 16 million cross-platform viewers over 35 days.
- The post-game episode is expected to be part one of a two-part special on ABC and Disney+.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]‘High Potential’ Lands Post-Super Bowl Showcase on ABCThe Hollywood Reporter, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]‘High Potential’ Gets Post-Super Bowl Slot, Eyes ‘Grey’s Anatomy’-Style 2-Parter On ABC & Disney+Deadline Film Adaptations, 2h ago
- [3]‘High Potential’ Lands Post-Super Bowl Showcase on ABCYahoo, 2h ago
Background
- [4]Super Bowl VI on Wikipedia
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