ABC’s hit drama “High Potential” and CBS’s “Tracker” are still the most popular shows on network television, topping the 2025 fall TV ratings and drawing in millions of viewers across the U.S. Nielsen’s most recent data shows that “High Potential” is still the most popular original broadcast series among adults 18–49 and total viewers. Its season 2 premiere had an impressive 21.48 million total viewers after 35 days of cross-platform viewing, which included ABC, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, and digital platforms.
“High Potential” not only kept up its momentum from last year, but it also did better than the average from last fall. Its total audience grew by 19%, and it beat network rivals like CBS’s “Tracker” and NBC’s “Law & Order: SVU” by a wide margin. The Nielsen ratings back this up: “High Potential” got a 2.42 rating from adults 18 to 49 for the 2025–26 TV season, beating CBS’s “Tracker” (1.39), NBC’s “SVU” (1.14), and Fox’s “Doc” (0.77).
“Tracker,” on the other hand, is still one of CBS’s highest-rated drama series and anchors the network’s primetime schedule. It gets a lot of viewers every week and stays near the top of the overall U.S. TV charts. “High Potential” and “Tracker” are still at the top of the ratings, which is in line with larger trends in broadcast TV. During a very slow fall season for premieres, proven franchises and star-driven dramas do better than new series debuts.
As the fall TV schedule moves into winter, “High Potential” will be back with new episodes in January 2026, making it a ratings powerhouse for the network. “High Potential” and “Tracker” are still must-see TV for both viewers and advertisers. They set the standard for network drama in 2025.
