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Eureka: Season 4

21 episodes Premiered Jul 9, 2010 Updated Oct 13, 2026

The fourth season of the fantasy series is set in the quirky and seemingly perfect small town of Eureka, located in the Pacific Northwest, where America's brightest scientists are hidden away to work on secret projects and futuristic inventions for the government. The series blends science fiction, fantasy, comedy, and drama. In this remote and cozy town, the hidden work of these brilliant minds can often lead to inn

Previously on Eureka

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Eureka is a remote, cozy Pacific Northwest town where America's best minds have been secretly tucked away to build futuristic inventions for the government.
  • ⚡ A U.S. Marshal serves as the sheriff of the town.
  • ⚡ The secret scientific work conducted in the town frequently goes disastrously wrong, leading to innovation or utter chaos.
  • ⚡ The series encompasses the genres of sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, and drama.
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Season overview

The fourth season of the fantasy series is set in the quirky and seemingly perfect small town of Eureka, located in the Pacific Northwest, where America's brightest scientists are hidden away to work on secret projects and futuristic inventions for the government. The series blends science fiction, fantasy, comedy, and drama. In this remote and cozy town, the hidden work of these brilliant minds can often lead to innovation or utter chaos, as well as disastrously wrong outcomes. A United States Marshal serves as the sheriff of this secret community, managing the unpredictable results of scientific experimentation and discovery that characterize life in Eureka.

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Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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S4·E1 Mytharc

Founder's Day

Jul 9, 2010 · 44 min

It's Founder's Day in Eureka and everyone is in the spirit of the celebration until Jack, Allison, Henry, Jo and Fargo are transported back to 1947 where they meet some familiar fa

S4·E2 Core

A New World

Jul 16, 2010 · 44 min

When the 5 get back to their time, things are changed everywhere. As Henry tries to fix the machine that transported them in the first place, Dr. Grant is making himself as comfort

S4·E3 Core

All the Rage

Jul 23, 2010 · 44 min

When a prototype sets everyone into bad temper mode, the issue escalates and gets worse beyond the control of what Jack can handle. As Jack and Allison and Tess are the only sane p

S4·E4 Core

The Story of O2

Jul 30, 2010 · 44 min

It's space week in Eureka, and everyone is gearing up for the rocket race - except for Carter. General Mansfield is in town for the big Race to the Moon, and is debriefed on a new

S4·E5 Core

Crossing Over

Aug 6, 2010 · 44 min

Claudia Donovan visits Eureka to see if Fargo's promises of wondrous devices are true, but she finds herself in the middle of a mystery suitable for Warehouse 13 when objects begin

S4·E6 Core

Momstrosity

Aug 13, 2010 · 44 min

When Sara gives Andy a (as Zane calls it ) an EMO download to give him emotion, she inadvertently affects all Level 6 AIs. Including Tiny. She escapes while being transported to NA

S4·E7 Core

Stoned

Aug 20, 2010 · 43 min

Love is in the air as Carter gets fed up with Grant's pursuit of Allison, Zoe conceals her love and Henry courts Grace. But all the emotions may have to be put on simmer when peopl

S4·E8 Core

The Ex-Files

Aug 27, 2010 · 44 min

Eureka's citizens face the return of people from the past; Global Dynamics tests a new device.

S4·E9 Filler

I'll Be Seeing You

Sep 10, 2010 · 44 min

When Grant and Carter become stranded, they must race back in time to save Eureka.

S4·E10 Core

O Little Town

Dec 7, 2010 · 44 min

Carter can't get into the Christmas spirit especially with the town surrounded by a force-field. Fargo organizes the GD holiday party, and Allison is full of holiday cheer.

S4·E11 Core

Lift Off

Jul 11, 2011 · 44 min

Zane pesters Jo for details she does not want to reveal. Carter problem-solves at Andy and S.A.R.A.H.'s wedding. Elsewhere, Zane's actions make him and Fargo unexpectedly airborne.

S4·E12 Core

Reprise

Jul 18, 2011 · 44 min

Carter's duties expand to babysitting when Allison attends a medical conference, and Fargo finds his groove when a certain song is played. Meanwhile, a rocket scientist appears at

S4·E13 Core

Glimpse

Jul 25, 2011 · 44 min

Jo receives a technical boost to her crime-fighting ability with lenses that predict security breaches. Allison's headaches won't go away so Carter plans a vacation. Fargo, meanwhi

S4·E14 Core

Up in the Air

Aug 1, 2011 · 44 min

Jack deals with a bank robbery which may relate to the sudden gravity issues besetting the citizens of Eureka. Meanwhile, Fargo's rivalry with Isaac Parrish is boosted when he lear

S4·E15 Core

Omega Girls

Aug 8, 2011 · 44 min

When Zoe comes home for a visit, Jo faces an angry woman who doesn't accept her fumbling explanations about Zane. This all fades to background noise, however, when they find everyo

S4·E16 Core

Of Mites and Men

Aug 15, 2011 · 44 min

When mites threaten to take down Global Dynamics, Jack is called into action since Jo is in the middle of training. Allison is struggling with the fact that everyone things that he

S4·E17 Core

Clash of the Titans

Aug 22, 2011 · 44 min

The Eureka atmosphere becomes toxic when Department of Defense auditor comes to assess the team's relationships.

S4·E18 Core

This One Time at Space Camp...

Aug 29, 2011 · 44 min

The Astraeus candidates go through their final interviews while Carter and Allison appeal their relationship audit.

S4·E19 Core

One Small Step...

Sep 12, 2011 · 44 min

When an explosion in the Astraeus lab accidentally sends Andy to Titan the team must devise a plan to save him before it's too late! Eureka

S4·E20 Mytharc

One Giant Leap...

Sep 19, 2011 · 44 min

In the season finale - It's chaos in Eureka when an energy beam rips through main street but the Astraeus launch must go on...with or without Eureka intact.

S4·E21 Mytharc

Do You See What I See

Dec 6, 2011 · 43 min

The quaint town of geniuses is transformed into animated versions of themselves. Sheriff Carter and Allison Blake are secretly planning the perfect holiday surprise for their kids.

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