Pilot

Episode aired Jul 18, 2006
TV-14
1h 25m

IMDb RATING

7.9/10

1.2K

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Adventure Comedy Drama Romance Sci-Fi

After a strange accident sidelines Eureka's sheriff, U.S. Marshal Jack Carter takes over the investigation into the mysterious phenomenon that led to the death of a resident.After a strange accident sidelines Eureka's sheriff, U.S. Marshal Jack Carter takes over the investigation into the mysterious phenomenon that led to the death of a resident.After a strange accident sidelines Eureka's sheriff, U.S. Marshal Jack Carter takes over the investigation into the mysterious phenomenon that led to the death of a resident.

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IMDb RATING

7.9/10

1.2K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
In the last scene where Jack is shaving in the restroom of the sheriff's office, he is wearing the new badge shown in the series, not the one worn by Sheriff Cobb and Deputy Jo Lupo in the pilot. This scene was probably added after the series was picked up for the first year for continuity.

Goofs
When Taggert shoots Jack with the dart, you can see it between Jack's fingers before he moves his hand to his neck making it look like the dart is in his neck.

Quotes
Zoe Carter: And what if you don't make it back? I'll be stuck in here like those guys in a plane who had to eat each other!
Marshal Jack Carter: You're right.
Zoe Carter: I know!
Marshal Jack Carter: Here. Here's some ketchup. Start at your feet, work your way up.

Connections
References The Twilight Zone (1959)

Soundtracks
Eureka On My Mind
(uncredited)
Composed by Mark Mothersbaugh

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Featured review

8/10

An unpolished start, as most pilots are

Of all of the pilot episodes of all of the TV shows in the world, this is definitely one of them. It introduces us to most of the characters that we'll know at least for season 1, and it does a mostly good job of it.

The first main issue I have with the episode is that one of the first scenes involves the US Marshall and his passenger seeing themselves in a similar car driving the other way. That scene is never paid off.

Additionally, it is later revealed that the Marshall and his passenger have a history that goes beyond bounty hunter and fugitive. It is a plot twist that both could be spotted a mile away, and one that really doesn't make the episode better by hiding their history together.

Overall, a decent episode to start a fun show.