Eureka

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Season 1
  • Network: SyFy
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 18, 2006
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 138 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 128 out of 138
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 138
  3. Negative: 5 out of 138
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  1. ReidC.
    Oct 5, 2008
    10
    Don't listen to the critcs. This show has become one of my favorite shows of all time. There is just something about it that keeps me drawn into it. And its a major plus that the main character is very likable and draws a contrast between the town and himself.
  2. MarkS
    Jul 23, 2006
    4
    A pretty weak start. I'm personally only giving it one more episode to try to turn things around. A real shame since I've been looking forward to this for a while. One of the biggest problems is that it seems to have been written by someone who has never had any interactions with actual scientists or engineers and is just relying on lame cliches and mind-numblingly bad guesses A pretty weak start. I'm personally only giving it one more episode to try to turn things around. A real shame since I've been looking forward to this for a while. One of the biggest problems is that it seems to have been written by someone who has never had any interactions with actual scientists or engineers and is just relying on lame cliches and mind-numblingly bad guesses (Popular Science?!? Who possibly reads that?). That combines with bad, inaccruate, Star Trek-style technobabble explained away with a simple metaphor really hurts the show.… Expand
  3. PatrickB.
    Sep 20, 2007
    3
    This show started out with an interesting concept. Sadly, the show quickly ran out of fresh ideas and turned into a formulaic, intelligence smothering, insulting show. With the thin guise of a continuing story line wrapped around an enigmatic power source, the writers pump out classic bait and switch story techniques that are so obvious it hurts to watch. I have seen every episode. And I This show started out with an interesting concept. Sadly, the show quickly ran out of fresh ideas and turned into a formulaic, intelligence smothering, insulting show. With the thin guise of a continuing story line wrapped around an enigmatic power source, the writers pump out classic bait and switch story techniques that are so obvious it hurts to watch. I have seen every episode. And I have done so because I am hopeful that it will improve. With each episode though, it gets worse. The stereotypes get stronger and the shallowness and laziness of the production team gets worse. There are a few good lines that make me chuckle or acknowledge that a thinking person is behind the show, but it has become painful to sit through the rest of the garbage for those few, brief insightful moments. After this past episode (9/18) I have given up and removed it from my record list. This show is obviously intended for the 12-14 year old pubescent males sub-set, and I will leave the show for them to enjoy. I have better uses of my time.… Expand
  4. GaryW
    Jul 25, 2006
    4
    Boring! Unimaginative story. Bad dialog. Bad science. Watched the pilot and will give the coming episodes a pass.
  5. Patrick94
    Feb 19, 2013
    7
    One of the better shows on TV a.t.m. It has an interesting plot, but at the same time doesn't take itself too seriously. The blend of intrigue, comedy and sci-fi elements make it a really enjoyable watch
  6. ShawnC
    Oct 5, 2006
    10
    Love it! I can't wait until the next season. After dumping Farscape, SciFi has redeemed itself by giving me Eureka.
  7. NikG.
    Mar 5, 2008
    10
    A very welcome change in a world of depressive shows.
  8. JakeH.
    Sep 9, 2008
    10
    Creative, amazing, funny, great ideas.
  9. JeffK
    Oct 10, 2006
    8
    The first season is over, and I
  10. Kim
    Oct 1, 2006
    10
    I love this show for its originality, for its wit, and for its highbrow humor. The one-liners are just to die for - I look forward to them every week! Great writing as well as excellent exposure to real scientific concepts are why I tune in. Phenomenal show!
  11. dcasey
    Oct 16, 2006
    10
    I want to visit this town! funny show without resorting to the level found in many cliche-infested televisions show trying to pass themselves off as funny.
  12. JustinR
    Oct 20, 2006
    10
    2nd best show on Sci-Fi! Stargate Atlantis is my number 1 :D
  13. LorraineW
    Oct 5, 2006
    9
    Lots of wit and quirky characters. Even when the science falls short, remains a smart show.
  14. YvonneH
    Oct 6, 2006
    9
    I love this show. Enjoyable episode per episode but best once you get to know the quirky, yet well developed characters. I hope this show stays for a while.
  15. SarahB
    Oct 8, 2006
    10
    Liking the story line so far, very interesting, like nothing ive seen yet.
  16. BarbaraB
    Jul 20, 2006
    8
    Amusing, a little confusing at times, but there are enough literate allusions to keep the riffraff from taking over the fan clubs.
  17. PascalB
    Aug 3, 2006
    9
    What a great balance between sci-fi and comedy. I won't miss an episode of that show.
  18. JolardJ
    Aug 7, 2006
    6
    This is one of those shows that has huge potential (great theme, interesting idea, very original) however the execution is very mediocre. I wanted to like it so much, but after three episodes, I am done. Needs to take itself a little more seriously, and avoid the annoying cliches.
  19. JeremyW
    Aug 9, 2006
    8
    I agree with another reviewer that this is not on par with Battlestart Galactica, but it is a ton of fun! Kind of like MIB, but not so over the top.
  20. GyasiW
    Sep 19, 2006
    9
    I like "Eureka". I like seeing all the interesting new gadgets and things the scientists make. Also, the sheriff always has witty things to say about everything--but in a good way.
  21. Robin
    Sep 4, 2006
    9
    Simple - Cool
  22. Del
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    LOVE this show. Hard to find a scifi show with a fun twist.
  23. BillieW
    Oct 6, 2006
    10
    I love this show. My Wife loves this show. She got me started on this sci-fi stuff with SG-1. Eureka is funny, laid back and for an hour per week of my life I can get lost in it and not worry about anything but when the next episode will appear. Did I say, "I love this show," already?
  24. KohakuT
    Jul 19, 2006
    8
    Started off slow, but I was hooked by the end. Hopefully this show will be consistantly good from now on.
  25. ColeT
    Jul 23, 2006
    8
    Maybe not on the same Sci-Fi scale as the Stargates and Battlestar Galactica but it still is very humerous and fun to watch.
  26. JesseB
    Jul 26, 2006
    10
    Great show! There isn't anything else like this on television.
  27. TanyaB
    Jul 29, 2006
    10
    Eureka is a lot of fun to watch and I like to see all the things they invent.
  28. tn
    Aug 10, 2006
    10
    Love this show! Its about time someone made an intellegent and entertaining televisions show. Look forward to each Tues. night. Keep up the good work!! A perfect 10.
  29. LoiaB
    Aug 16, 2006
    10
    This show has me watching SciFi channel for the very first time ever! Eureka has earned a TiVo season pass in our family. Hooray for some great summer TV entertainment.
  30. PaulC
    Aug 17, 2006
    7
    Interesting show. Being in astrophysics myself there are plenty of eye rolling moments. You need to watch it and make up your own mind.
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#43 Best TV Season of 2006
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#32 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
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#4 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    30
    With its population of must-love oddballs, the series drowns its cool sci-fi concept in a flood of "Northern Exposure" quaintness.
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  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Allison Benedikt
    70
    Even though broader does mean more conventional, conventional these days is underrated.
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  3. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    75
    "Eureka" is clever paranormal escapism that sometimes teeters on the edge of whimsical excess. But that doesn't mean you won't find plenty of affable, oddball entertainment.
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