High Potential Season 2 Episode 5 arrives with a clear schedule, a stacked ensemble, and a headline guest appearance from Bill Nye. Below is a complete breakdown of the Oct. 14, 2025, air time, where to stream it, the official episode title, the full regional release grid, and all named characters referenced in recent coverage — plus how Episode 4 set the table for this week’s case.
Release date, title, and exact airtimes
Episode 5 is titled “Content Warning” and premieres Tuesday, October 14, 2025, on ABC at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT. New episodes air weekly on Tuesdays and stream the next day on Hulu.
- United States (ET): Oct. 14, 2025 — 10 p.m.
- United States (PT): Oct. 14, 2025 — 7 p.m.
- United Kingdom (BST): Oct. 15, 2025 — 3 a.m.
- Central Europe (CET): Oct. 15, 2025 — 4 a.m.
- India (IST): Oct. 15, 2025 — 7:30 a.m.
- Philippines: Oct. 15, 2025 — 10 a.m.
- Singapore: Oct. 15, 2025 — 10 a.m.
- South Korea: Oct. 15, 2025 — 11 a.m.
Hulu plans are listed at $9.99/month (with ads) and $18.99/month (ad-free).
What Episode 5 is about
The official Episode 5 logline reads: “When a social media stunt turns deadly, Morgan and Karadec head to an influencer content house to track down answers; the LAPD team adjusts to Captain Nick Wagner’s new role; Ava seeks out more information on Roman’s disappearance.”
That case setup continues this season’s recurring threads — notably Captain Nick Wagner (played by Steve Howey) shaking up the precinct dynamic, and Ava pursuing new leads about Roman.
Bill Nye’s guest turn (and why The Big Bang Theory keeps coming up)
Bill Nye appears in Episode 5 as himself, a pop-science legend whose presence intersects with High Potential’s clue-driven storytelling. Variety reported that Nye “will appear as himself” and offer scientific insight to Morgan Gillory via a “Morgan Vision” during the investigation on ABC’s Oct. 14 episode.
The Big Bang Theory connection is literal: Nye previously cameoed as himself in the CBS sitcom — first in 2013’s Season 7, Episode 7 (“The Proton Displacement”) and again in 2018’s Season 12 premiere (“The Conjugal Configuration”).
Previously on Season 2 (Episode 4: “Behind the Music”)
Episode 4, titled “Behind the Music”, centered on rival singers Raina Viera and Greta St. John at the Black Jewel Club, both tied to manager Mac Epps. The case reached back 25 years, with revelations involving Greta’s daughter Lucy. The hour also introduced Nick Wagner as the precinct’s new captain, which complicates Morgan’s day-to-day.
Complete cast and characters referenced across this week’s coverage
- Morgan Gillory (genius consultant), played by Kaitlin Olson.
- Karadec (detective partner on the case).
- Nick Wagner (new captain), played by Steve Howey.
- Ava (Morgan’s daughter).
- Roman (missing ex, still a driving subplot).
- Raina Viera (Episode 4 subject).
- Greta St. John (Episode 4 subject).
- Mac Epps (manager tied to both singers).
- Lucy (Greta’s daughter).
- Additional ensemble and guests named this week: Daniel Sunjata, Amirah J, Javicia Leslie, Matthew Lamb, Deniz Akdeniz, and Judy Reyes.
How many episodes are in Season 2? When do new episodes drop?
Season 2 has 18 episodes, with new installments rolling out weekly on Tuesdays on ABC and hitting Hulu the following day.
Where to watch and how to stream
Watch live on ABC at 10/9c on Tuesdays. Episodes stream the next day on Hulu; plans start at $9.99/month, or $18.99/month for the ad-free tier.
Why Episode 5 matters for Morgan
“Content Warning” resets the focus from Episode 4’s music-scene mystery to creator culture and an “influencer content house.” That environment is ripe for digital footprints, staged alibis, and viral misdirection, giving Morgan and Karadec multiple angles. With Captain Nick Wagner enforcing new rules at the precinct, Morgan’s off-the-books intuition will likely clash with procedure again. (Analysis.)
Quick reference — date, time, title, network
- Show: High Potential
- Season: 2
- Episode: 5
- Title: “Content Warning”
- Date: Oct. 14, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
- Network: ABC
- Streaming: Hulu next day
Conclusion: High Potential Season 2 Episode 5 keeps the momentum
High Potential Season 2 Episode 5 lands tonight with a timely case, the precinct’s leadership shake-up, and a science-flavored cameo from Bill Nye — all while pushing Ava’s search for answers about Roman. Set your reminders for 10 p.m. ET on ABC and check Hulu tomorrow for the stream.
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