The Pacific Northwest town of Eureka is currently concealing a mysterious secret. The federal government has been moving the world's geniuses and their own families to this rustic town for years where hand in hand have dwelt. U.S. Marshal Jack Carter stumbles upon this odd town after wrecking his car and becoming stranded there. After an not known scientific creation is unleashed by the denizens of the town, Carter learns of a few of the country's best kept secrets and jumps in to attempt to restore order.