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Eureka!

1980 – 1981Show2 seasons30 episodes

Animation
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

Eureka! is a Canadian educational television series which was produced and broadcast by TVOntario in 1980. The series was narrated by Billy Van, and featured a series of animated vignettes which taught physics lessons to children. It is currently available online. Eureka! was also broadcast on some PBS stations in the United States.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

Shows with

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Facts

January 1, 1980 · January 1, 1981 · Ended

First aired
January 1, 1980
Last aired
January 1, 1981
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 30 episodes
Genres
Animation
Original language
English
Made in
Canada

Tropes

Even The Gay Guy Wants Her:, No OSHA Compliance, Toxic Waste Can Do Anything +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Eureka! worth watching?"

Questions about Eureka!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Eureka! worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Eureka! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Eureka!?

3 h

About 3 hours: 30 episodes in 2 seasons of about 5 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1981.

Can I half-watch Eureka!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Eureka!?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Eureka! use?

Even The Gay Guy Wants Her:No OSHA ComplianceToxic Waste Can Do AnythingFantastic TerroristsVillain: Exit, Stage LeftHellgateFate Worse than DeathBack for the DeadUnfazed EverymanMarried in the FutureToken Religious TeammateThe End of the World as We Know Itand 599 more

TV Tropes lists 611 tropes for it, including Even The Gay Guy Wants Her:, No OSHA Compliance, and Toxic Waste Can Do Anything.