Eureka (U.S. TV series)
| Eureka | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Also known as | 'A Town Called Eureka' |
| Genre |
|
| Created by | |
| Starring | |
| Opening theme | "Eureka on My Mind" |
| Ending theme | "Eureka on My Mind" (seasons 1–2) "Carter's Theme" (seasons 3–5) |
| Composer(s) |
|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 77 (TV episodes) + 8 (webisodes) (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Location(s) | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Chilliwack |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
|
| Distributor | NBCUniversal Television Distribution |
| Release | |
| Original network |
Sci-Fi (2006-2009) Syfy (2009-2012) |
| Original release | July 18, 2006 – July 16, 2012 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Eureka is an American science fiction television series that premiered on Syfy on July 18, 2006. The fifth and final season ended on July 16, 2012. The show was set in a fictional town of Eureka, Oregon (although, in the pilot episode, Eureka was located in Washington State – and the origin of a diamond in the episode "Best In Faux" was shown as Eureka, California). Inhabited almost entirely by scientific geniuses, most residents of Eureka work for Global Dynamics – an advanced research facility responsible for the development of nearly all major technological breakthroughs since its inception. Each episode featured a mysterious accidental or intentional misuse of technology, which the town sheriff, Jack Carter, solved with the help of town scientists. Each season also featured a larger story arc that concerned a particular major event or item.
The series was created by Andrew Cosby and Jaime Paglia and was produced by Universal Media Studios. While initially lacking in critical acclaim, Eureka was a ratings success for the network, averaging 3.2 million viewers during the second half of season three. In 2007, Eureka was nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Visual Effects for a Series, and won the Leo Award for Best Visual Effects in a Dramatic Series. In the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, the show airs on Syfy and is known as A Town Called Eureka, although it is also shown under its original name on the BT Vision platform.
Deputy United States Marshal Jack Carter stumbles upon Eureka while transporting a fugitive prisoner (his own rebellious teenage daughter Zoe) back to her mother's home in Los Angeles. When a faulty experiment cripples the sheriff of Eureka, Carter finds himself quickly chosen to fill the vacancy. Despite not being a genius like most members of the town, Jack Carter demonstrates a remarkable ability to connect to others, keen and practical insights, and a dedication to preserving the safety of Eureka.
...
Wikipedia