Eureka (2006)
Kernel Score: 88% · 693 ratings
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
First aired: 2006-07-18
Seasons: 5 · 77 episodes
Where to watch Eureka
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Eureka parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this sci-fi comedy-drama follows a US Marshal in a secretive town of geniuses, generally light and family-friendly.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild sci-fi mishaps occur but the show is described by reviewers as appealing to the whole family.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Colin Ferguson as Jack Carter
- Salli Richardson-Whitfield as Allison Blake
- Joe Morton as Henry Deacon
- Erica Cerra as Jo Lupo
- Neil Grayston as Douglas Fargo
- Niall Matter as Zane Donovan
Eureka FAQ
Is Eureka good?
Eureka has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 693 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Eureka?
In the US you can buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Eureka OK for kids?
Eureka is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this sci-fi comedy-drama follows a US Marshal in a secretive town of geniuses, generally light and family-friendly.
What shows are like Eureka?
If you liked Eureka, try I Dream of Jeannie, The Twilight Zone, Fringe and Red Dwarf.