Eureka Rewind

Today we gather together one more time to talk about this show that three of us watched for a repeat time and one of us watched for the first time. We started this journey together in July 2023 and here we are wrapping it up in April of 2025. You could still be listening to this in the future but that gives you some perspective. Today we’re going to try to discuss the highlights of the storylines and our favorite and least favorite parts. Thank you for joining us on this podcast journey. It has been a pleasure to come to your earbuds every week and we greatly enjoyed sharing this with you. Stay tuned to our Facebook group for announcements in the future on podcasts to come.

Wormholes cause trouble on moving day. Or is moving day causing trouble with wormholes? While Jack tries to fix the wormholes Fargo is determined to do something about moving day. Join us for our discussion of the series finale of Eureka, Just Another Day…, which originally aired on July 16th, 2012. It was written by Bruce Miller, Jaime Paglia and John Herrera and directed by Matt Hastings. A series wrap-up discussion will be coming out at the end of April, so stay tuned to the feed and thank you for listening!

The Smart Dust control unit is still on the fritz and wreaking havoc on the town's communications systems. The bio-printer has gone missing and many people are not themselves. Join us for our discussion of the 12th and penultimate episode of season 5, Double Take, which originally aired on July 9th, 2012. It was written by Margaret Dunlap, Nina Fiore and John Herrera and directed by Matt Hastings.

When Grace's spying is revealed, mistrust is in the air. Major Shaw shows up to take control of the situation just as a geo-engineering project cuts off communications to the outside world. Join us for our discussion of the 11th episode of season 5, Mirror, Mirror, which originally aired on July 2nd, 2012. It was written by Bruce Miller and John Herrera and directed by Mike Rohl.

Jack's idea of a romantic honeymoon doesn't quite mesh with Allison's. Holly tries on her new body. Jo and Andy followup on an investigation begun by Jack's predecessor. Join us for our discussion of the 10th episode of season 5, The Honeymooners, which originally aired on June 25th, 2012. It was written by Eric Tuchman and John Herrera and directed by Joe Morton.

Allison's also brilliant brother visits the newlyweds to give Jack a hard time and Jack's intellect rises to the occasion. Henry and Zane work on freeing Holly from her virtual reality cage while struggling just to keep her alive. Join us for our discussion of the 9th episode of season 5, Smarter Carter, which originally aired on June 18th, 2012. It was written by Paula Yoo and Ed Fowler and directed by Alexandra La Roche.

Eureka celebrates Feynman day with a plethora of practical jokes. While mostly harmless the jokes make it challenging to identify the real catastrophes Eureka is so prone to. Join us for our discussion of the 8th episode of season 5, In Too Deep, which originally aired on June 11th, 2012. It was written by Terri Hughes Burton, Ron Milbauer and John Herrera and directed by Colin Ferguson.

Fargo is convinced that Holly is still inside of the Matrix computer, but the DOD is determined to wipe its hard drive clean -- losing Dr. Marten forever. Join us for our discussion of the 7th episode of season 5, Ex Machina, which originally aired on June 4th, 2012. It was written by Kira Snyder and directed by Michael Robison.

A disaster simulation causes a disaster. Then another. And another. Fargo finds Holly in the matrix. Join us for our discussion of the 6th episode of season 5, Worst Case Scenario, which originally aired on May 21st, 2012. It was written by Jill E. Blotevogel and directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield.

Warren Hughes makes an unexpected visit to evaluate the Astraeus crew. Unfortunately his evaluations coincide with crew members' tendencies to swap minds with Jack. Join us for our discussion of the 5th episode of season 5, Jack of All Trades, which originally aired on May 14th, 2012. It was written by Jaime Paglia and Eric Wallace and directed by Jaime Paglia.

With life back to normal, the Astraeus crew struggles to overcome their Matrix Eureka experience: what was real, what wasn't and what could become self-fulfilling prophecy. Join us for our discussion of the 4th episode of season 5, Friendly Fire, which originally aired on May 7th, 2012. It was written by Amy Berg and directed by Mike Rohl.

When Carter is tasked with attempting to rescue the kidnapped crew by following them into the virtual Eureka, will he be able to get them out before their matrix world collapses for good? Join us for our discussion of the 3rd episode of season 5, Force Quit, which originally aired on April 30, 2012. It was written by Terri Hughes Burton and Ron Milbauer and directed by Mike Rohl.

The town comes together in a final attempt to locate the lost Astraeus. Join us for our discussion of the 2nd episode of season 5, The Real Thing, which originally aired on April 23, 2012. It was written by Bruce Miller and directed by Michael Robison.

Following its accidental launch, the Astraeus returns to Eureka and the crew discovers that, while they thought they were gone for short time, four years had elapsed. The crew quickly learns leadership has changed, procedures have changed, and relationships have changed while they were gone, and none of it for the good. Join us for our discussion of the season premiere of season 5, Lost, which originally aired on April 16, 2012. It was written by Jaime Paglia and directed by Matt Hastings.

Sheriff Carter and Allison Blake are secretly planning the perfect holiday surprise for their kids, but a mysterious kaleidoscopic wave of color crashes over Eureka, leaving the entire town and its inhabitants animated. Join us for our discussion of the 21st episode of season 4, Do You See What I See? (Christmas Special) which originally aired on December 6, 2011. It was written by Amy Berg and Eric Tuchman and directed by Matt Hastings. As we wrap up season 4, the hosts are taking a small break (only a few weeks). We will be back to recording for the final season on November 24th and it will be in your feeds on December 1st. The new schedule is updated on the Google Calendar and on the document in the FB group.

Hours before the launch of the Titan mission Eureka struggles with black holes and, having decided who will stay and who will go, goodbyes. Join us for our discussion of the season finale of season 4, One Giant Leap… which originally aired on September 19, 2011. It was written by co-creator Jaime Paglia and directed by Matt Hastings. We will be back to recording for the final season on November 24th and it will be in your feeds on December 1st. The new schedule is updated on the Google Calendar and on the document in the FB group.

Grace embraces an honor that strains her relationship with Henry while Deputy Andy becomes an accidental guinea pig for the Astraeus mission -- with catastrophic results. Join us for our discussion of the 19th episode of season 4, One Small Step which originally aired on September 12, 2011. It was written by Bruce Miller and directed by Michael Robison.

As the Astraeus candidates undergo final interviews, Carter and Allison appeal the results of their relationship audit while trying to keep a lid on escalating mishaps around town. Join us for our discussion of the 18th episode of season 4, This One Time at Space Camp…, which originally aired on August 29, 2011. It was written by Amy Berg and directed by Andrew Seklir.

Preparations for the Titan mission have the unintended consequence of turning the local Eureka environment into Titan's. Meanwhile, Eureka couples struggle to come to terms with each other and the DoD sends an investigator to evaluate Jack and Allison's relationship. Join us for our discussion of the 17th episode of season 4, Clash of the Titans, which originally aired on August 22, 2011. It was written by Eric Tuchman and Paula Yoo. It was directed by Michael Robison.

When the microbots assembling the Titan spacecraft finish their task they opt to take on a new project and proceed to devour Global Dynamics in the process. In isolation for a mission evaluation, the Titan team can't tell if the microbot catastrophe is real or just part of the test. Join us for our discussion of the 16th episode of season 4, Of Mites and Men, which originally aired on August 15, 2011. It was written by Terri Hughes Burton and Ron Milbauer. It was directed by Mike Rohl.

The predicted danger posed by Allison materializes when she is subjected to mind control to steal Eureka's secrets. Join us for our discussion of the 15th episode of season 4, Omega Girls, which originally aired on August 8, 2011. It was written by Eric Wallace and Jaime Paglia and directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield.

Carter must solve an only-in-Eureka bank robbery before the town floats away, while Allison deals with unsettling episodes of lost time. Join us for our discussion of the 14th episode of season 4, Up in the Air, which originally aired on August 1, 2011. It was written by Kira Snyder and directed by Alexandra La Roche.

Carter and Jo try out Zane's new high-powered risk assessment system, but find that even it may not be a match for the dangerous level of competition among Eureka's scientists. Join us for our discussion of the 13th episode of season 4, Glimpse, which originally aired on July 25, 2011. It was written by Ed Fowler and directed by Michael Robison.

When Eurekans start behaving oddly, Carter scours the town for a cause - never suspecting that Allison, miles from home, is facing real danger. Join us for our discussion of the 12th episode of season 4, Reprise, which originally aired on July 18, 2011. It was written by co-EP Amy Berg and directed by Matt Hastings.

Carter lands in an awkward situation after S.A.R.A.H. and Andy's nuptials hit a snag, Zane keeps harassing Jo for details, and an unscheduled rocket launch presents trouble for the gang. Join us for our discussion of the 11th episode of season 4, Liftoff, which originally aired on July 11, 2011. It was written by co-showrunner Jaime Paglia and EP Bruce Miller. It was directed by Mike Rohl.

Sheriff Carter relates a Christmas story in which the defensive field malfunctions trapping everyone in town for the holiday. So Fargo throws a big party, unaware that the town is shrinking. All from a quest for the perfect fruitcake. Join us for our discussion of the 10th episode of season 4, O Little Town, which originally aired on December 7th, 2010 (Christmas Special). It was written by co-EP Eric Tuchman and directed by Matt Hastings.

Closer than they've ever been before, Allison and Carter join forces personally as well as professionally when Jo and Fargo enlist them to help find a stolen Global Dynamics project. Join us for our discussion of the 9th episode of season 4, I’ll Be Seeing You, which originally aired on September 10th, 2010 (mid-season finale). It was written by co-creator Jamie Paglia and directed by Michael Robison.

As Grace finds a way to share her memories with Henry, the rest of Eureka's citizens face the return of people from the recent - or not-so-recent - past. Join us for our discussion of the 8th episode of season 4, The Ex-Files, which originally aired on August 27th, 2010. It was written by Co-EP Amy Berg and directed by Chris Fisher. Note: I had a fan on in the room I recorded, so that is the background noise you might hear. Sorry about that!

Zoe is home for a visit and hints at a new heartthrob. Henry is courting his wife while Dr. Grant and Carter spar over Allison. Jo, on the other hand, is done with love for now and just wants to get her house rebuilt. But that project is on hold when paleo-anthropologist Dr. Derek Thurgood says he found ancient human remains at the site and refuses to allow the build to continue. Join us for our discussion of the 7th episode of season 4, Stoned, which originally aired on August 20th, 2010. It was written by Eric Wallace and directed by Joe Morton.

Allison accepts Carter's offer to include Kevin in a camping trip for some guy time, and Henry decides to level with Grace. At the same time, a very peculiar -- and dangerous -- relationship threatens Eureka and the not-so-happy campers. Join us for our discussion of the 6th episode of season 4, Momstrosity, which originally aired on August 13th, 2010. It was written by co-EPs Terri Hughes Burton and Ron Milbauer and directed by Mike Rohl.

Claudia Donovan pays a visit to Eureka, hoping to see some amazing technological wonders. She gets more than she bargained for when seemingly random objects start appearing around town. Working with Sheriff Carter and Fargo, Claudia has to help solve the mystery before the strange anomalies have deadly consequences...particularly for newcomer Dr. Grant. Join us for our discussion of the 5th episode of season 4, Crossing Over, which originally aired on August 6th, 2010. It was written by co-producer Paula Yoo and directed by Michael Robison. We also give some quick thoughts to the first episode of the crossover, the Warehouse 13 episode 13.1 (Season 2 Episode 5).

Eureka deals with a major problem during their space week festival. Meanwhile, Jack visits Zoe at Harvard (while Colin Ferguson directs the episode!) Join us for our discussion of the 4th episode of season 4, The Story of O2, which originally aired on July 30th, 2010. The teleplay was by Eric Tuchman and the story was by Jill Blotevogel. It was directed by Colin Ferguson.

Wil Wheaton guest stars as Dr. Isaac Parrish, an underappreciated scientist whose hostility appears to have gone viral. Blind rage infects everyone at Global Dynamics with potentially catastrophic results -- especially for Fargo. Join us for our discussion of the 3rd episode of season 4, All the Rage, which originally aired on July 23rd, 2010. It was written by Kira Snyder and directed by Mike Rohl.

The gang returns from 1947 and discovers things are not as they remember them. And Dr. Grant came along. Join us for our discussion of the second episode of season 4, A New World, which originally aired on July 16th, 2010. It was written by Bruce Miller and directed by Michael Robison.

During the Founder's Day celebration, Jack, Allison, Fargo, Henry, and Jo somehow end up in 1947 in the middle of the army base that existed before Eureka was founded. They must find a way home before they change history or get caught. Join us for our discussion of the fourth season premiere, Founders’ Day, which originally aired on July 9th, 2010. It was written by co-creator Jamie Paglia and directed by Matt Hastings.

Carter deals with a new magnetic force tearing apart the town, Zoe gets unexpected news about her college application and Tess drops a bombshell about a job offer. Join us for our discussion of the third season finale, What Goes Around, Comes Around, which originally aired on September 18th, 2009. It was written by co-creator Jamie Paglia and directed by Matt Hastings. We will return to your feeds with season 4 June 22nd (we record June 16th and would love your feedback)!

An immense ice core from Russia threatens to turn Eureka into a giant ice cube and the residents into icicles. Join us for our discussion of the 17th episode of the third season of Eureka, Have an Ice Day!, which originally aired on September 11th, 2009. The teleplay was by Charlie Craig and Bruce Miller and the story was by Joan Weiss and Constance Burge. It was directed by Joe Morton.

Jack and Allison are trapped within the Global Dynamics building during a countdown for a sonic cleaning. Fargo messes with the memory recording system Tess has been working on, which accidentally leads to widespread amnesia. Join us for our discussion of the 16th episode of the third season of Eureka, You Don’t Know Jack, which originally aired on August 28th, 2009. It was written by Eric Wallace and directed by James Head.

Women who attended Allison's baby shower are turning up drowned and with no apparent source of water. There doesn't seem to be a way to extract the data stored in Kim's body without destroying her. Jack develops a severe case of sympathetic pregnancy. Join us for our discussion of the 15th episode of the third season of Eureka, Shower the People, which originally aired on August 21st, 2009. It was written by EP Thania St. John and directed by Steve Surjik.

Henry tries to figure out why his spaceship came home, why it recreated Kim and especially how he's going to relate to her. Meanwhile, the sheriff's office tries to return all the property the spaceship used to create its boson safety net without too many mix-ups and then how to get it all back to save the earth. Join us for our discussion of the 14th episode of the third season of Eureka, Ship Happens, which originally aired on August 14th, 2009. It was written by executive producer Charlie Craig and directed by Chris Fisher.

Jack, Henry, and the rest of the GD team try to figure out why teenagers are building towers out of junk, the signal moves closer faster, and Fargo's old car doesn't like being dumped. Join us for our discussion of the 13th episode of the third season of Eureka, If You Build It…, which originally aired on August 7th, 2009. It was written by co-executive producer Bruce Miller and directed by returning director Mike Rohl.

A bowling tournament brings a rival team from Area 51 to town, but when a practical joke goes too far Jack may be the town's only hope for survival. Meanwhile, Lexi is not happy when Duncan returns. Join us for our discussion of the 12th episode of the third season of Eureka, It's Not Easy Being Green, which originally aired on July 31st, 2009. It was written by Curtis Kheel and directed by Sarah Pia Anderson.

Carter finds out more than he bargained for when he's trapped in an alternate dimension with the new scientist. Meanwhile, the father of Lexi's babies comes to town. Join us for our discussion of the 11th episode of the third season of Eureka, which originally aired on July 24th, 2009. It was written by EP Thania St John and directed by Steve Miner. This is only episode he directed.

Jo displays atypical behavior after a DNA scan malfunctions, unfortunately, it's while she's interim sheriff when Carter is required to undergo a 48-hour DOD recertification test. Join us for our discussion of the 10th episode of the third season of Eureka, Your Face or Mine, which originally aired on July 17th, 2009. It was written by co-creator Jaime Paglia and directed by Colin Ferguson.

Sheriff Carter interviews for a new job, Zoe braces herself for change, and someone works behind the scenes to make sure the new sheriff, a robot, fails. Join us for our discussion of the 9th episode of the third season of Eureka, Welcome Back Carter, which originally aired on July 10th, 2009 as the mid-season premiere. It was written by co-EP Bruce Miller and directed by Matthew Diamond.

All of Eva Thorne's secrets are revealed when she pushes for early destruction of the bunker. Zoe begins to experience the effect of the substance in which she slipped, leaving Carter to risk his life and job in order to save her. Join us for our discussion of the 8th episode of the third season of Eureka, From Fear to Eternity, which originally aired on September 23rd, 2008. It was written by EP Thania St. John and directed by Eric Laneauville.

The appearance of a second sun makes election week in Eureka a little more intense and gives Eva Thorne an opening that may mean the end of Global Dynamics. Join us for our discussion of the 7th episode of the third season of Eureka, Here Come the Suns, which originally aired on September 16th, 2008. It was written by co-creator Jaime Paglia and staff writer Eric Wallace. It was directed by Oz Scott.

While Jack keeps having to rescue Lexi from a bumbling superhero, Zoe gets trapped while exploring an abandoned facility under the high school with her friends. Join us for our discussion of the sixth episode of the third season of Eureka, Phased and Confused, which originally aired on September 9th, 2008. It was written by Nick Wauters and directed by Michael Robison.

An opened sarcophagus unleashes a plague onto those who opened the tomb, and when it threatens Eureka, Carter has to devise a temperate fix. Meanwhile, Allison thinks she's going crazy when she keeps seeing Nathan. Join us for our discussion of the fifth episode of the third season of Eureka, Show Me the Mummy, which originally aired on August 26th, 2008. It was written by supervising producer Curtis Kheel and directed by Ernest Dickerson.

It's Allison's wedding day, and Carter is stuck in a time loop that causes him to relive it over and over. Unfortunately, there's no simple act that will right things, and the solution may prove very costly. Join us for our discussion of the fourth episode of the third season of Eureka, I Do Over, which originally aired on August 19th, 2008. It was written by Thania St. John and directed by Matt Earl Beesley.  This episode is especially potent because we lost our beloved co-host Kimberly the morning of this recording. We share the news of her passing at the beginning of the episode and dedicate this episode to her.