SyFy Renews '‘Eureka'

Hit drama to return for fifth season

By Marisa Guthrie -- Broadcasting & Cable, 8/17/2010 3:15:44 PM

SyFy has renewed Eureka for a fifth season, the network announced Aug. 17.

The Friday night drama has been a steady performer for SyFy. In its fourth season, it's averaging more than 3 million viewers per episode (1.3 million of them in the 18-49 demographic), with a 2.2 household rating.

The show is set in a sleepy Pacific Northwest town where a group of government scientists conduct top-secret research. The fourth season features a time-altering storyline and the edition of James Callis from Battlestar Galactica as well as a cross-over episode with the network's Warehouse 13.

"Eureka remains a steadfast performer for SyFy with its superb cast and perfect blend of drama, comedy and eye candy," Mark Stern, executive VP of original programming, said in a statement. "Given what [executive producers] Jaime [Paglia], Bruce [Miller] and their entire team have done collectively to reinvent the show this year, we can't wait to see what's in store for season 5."