Eureka

Name: Eureka
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2006-07-18
Cast: Colin Ferguson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Joe Morton, Erica Cerra, Neil Grayston

2006 | 5 seasons | 44 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It held a wide audience for several seasons. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: 5 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 44 minutes, about 56 hours in all.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

The sleepy Pacific Northwest town of Eureka is hiding a mysterious secret. The government has been relocating the world's geniuses and their families to this rustic town for years where innovation and chaos have lived hand in hand. U.S. Marshal Jack Carter stumbles upon this odd town after wrecking his car and becoming stranded there. When the denizens of the town unleash an unknown scientific creation, Carter jumps in to try to restore order and consequently learns of one of the country's best kept secrets.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 154K people sought it out in the past year