Is Carter’s IQ really 111? We suspect it’s significantly higher. And we definitely wonder what kind of place Eureka is if Zoe’s score of 157 falls in the 92% percentile; that’s in the 99.8th percentile of the general public. We also enjoy Eureka’s Chinese anti-satellite test name-check, get a big kick out of some classic Henry dialogue, and marvel at Eureka’s version of the Heathers.

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The introduction of Jack’s ex-wife Abby helps uncover a lot of backstory on Jack, Abby, and of course Zoe. We discuss Zoe and Carter’s incredible integration into the Eureka community and what might place Carter and her into a standoff, each waiting for the other to make the first move to say they want to be together. We love the active and writing nuances that make Jack’s immersive experience just a little bit different than reality. And most of all we relate to Jack’s fear of losing his family — both Zoe and Eureka. Also: We launch into a great discussion of the cyclical, entropic nature of society and how it relates to TV development and audience.

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We dive into yet another awesome B and C story episode in which we meet some new characters including Pilar and Jack’s first evil ex, Abby. We talk relationships and passive aggression in terms of Jack’s history. We enjoy the building tension over Henry’s unresolved issues. And we get a big kick out of Fargo’s ever-increasing role in Eureka.

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Season two rolls on with our first major Fargo episode of the show’s history. Also we get a look at Henry’s motivations and direction as well as a major arc plot event. We note Eureka’s ability to go from zero to nuking-you-in-the-bottom-of-a-pit in zero seconds flat. We discuss the introduction of Larry as a unique B-character arch-nemesis and what that might have meant to Fargo’s character arc. And we make lots of bubble-full-of-pea jokes.

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We’re into season two in our off-season rewatch, and it’s a busy time in Eureka. We talk classic tragedy formulas, Aristotle, and what makes great villains as Henry takes the show for a twist. We notice some unique Eureka locations as well.

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We dig into the season one finale with some serious discussion of the social effects of time travel: when one travels back to fix something, when is it fixed? What is fixed in this context? We compare this episodes events and outcomes to other time travel fiction, like Butterfly Effect, Primer, DS9, and (of course) Back to the Future. Also: How does non-linear time perception affect culture?

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Yep, our re-watch finally hit what we believe is the turning point for the series (and maybe the show) with an episode that establishes the key characters as well as the future of the franchise. And it brings up some serious discussion about leadership, the arts and sciences, and so on. Enjoy.

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It’s holiday time, and you know what that means: a special holiday episode of Eureka! Come enjoy your favorite smarties with us as they take on all new character — which in this case means animation. It’s fun. It’s funny. And it even gives us some new insight into the characters. Also: we spend some time band geeking. No, really.

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We enjoy the humor (and all-round awesomeness) of Taggart and Allison showing some skin. We note some key moments in Eureka long-term-arc continuity exposed in this episode as well as some killer character development. We get a big kick out of the Fargo/Seth slap fight — and the quite realistic Allison/Bevery showdown. We discuss the slick balance of humor established at this point in Eureka’s broadcast history (as exemplified by their clean incorporation of drug humor here). And we laugh it up at how S.A.R.A.H. doesn’t inhale.

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It’s Stark! No, it’s Starks! We check out the nano-bots -bits -thingies in Primal and hear Chuck’s argument for an army of Chucks to do his bidding (or, um, not). Also: We see some great Carter/Zoe interaction and a deepening of a number of Eureka’s core characters.

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We enjoy the humanization of Dr. Stark as we watch Right as Raynes. We discuss Beverly’s odd position as therapist to an entire town (that knows each other very well) and her similarities to Counselor Troi on TNG. We notice Raynes’ Geth-like qualities. And we enjoy Henry’s mad firefighting skills.

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Sheriff Carter takes a step backward relationship-wise in this “out of time” episode. Besides having a little fun with Fargo’s big appetite, we take this opportunity to discuss the production process and what can lead to episodes airing in a different order than originally written. Also, we’re joined by in-studio guest Shooter.

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