Ep 4. Alienated

In season 1 episode 4 of Eureka, titled "Alienated," the town is abuzz with excitement when a UFO is spotted hovering over Eureka. The mysterious craft causes a blackout throughout the town, summons Jinxy's alien conspiracy group onto the scene, and leads to several strange events.

Carter and Alison rush to the scene when they receive word of the blackout, only to find that the UFO is still hovering in the air, emitting a strong energy field that is affecting everyone around it. Carter, in an attempt to save the group of protestors, soon finds himself being pulled up into the craft and taken aboard.

Meanwhile, at Global Dynamics, Henry is trying to deal with a subatomic particle that has started behaving erratically within the lab. He enlists the help of Fargo to try and contain the particle, which ends up unleashing a powerful energy source throughout the facility.

As the investigation into the UFO continues, Carter discovers that he isn't the only one aboard the ship. He encounters a strange, otherworldly creature who is just as bewildered as he is. Together, they try to figure out what is happening and how they can get back to Earth.

Back at Global Dynamics, Henry and Fargo are also trying to figure out what is happening with the energy source that has been unleashed. They soon realize that it is being caused by the same subatomic particle they were trying to contain earlier, and are forced to think outside the box in order to stop it before it destroys the entire lab.

Meanwhile, at the sheriff's station, the rest of the team is dealing with the aftermath of the UFO sighting. Jinxy's conspiracy group has set up camp outside the station, convinced that this is proof that aliens are real and trying to make contact with Earth. As the team tries to deal with them, they quickly realize that there is more to Jinxy's group than meets the eye.

As the episode comes to a close, all of the different storylines come together in a thrilling conclusion. Carter and the strange creature manage to make their way back to Earth, while the particle at Global Dynamics is finally contained thanks to some quick thinking by Henry and Fargo. And with the UFO finally gone, the town of Eureka is left to wonder what other mysteries might be waiting for them just beyond the stars.

Overall, "Alienated" is a fun, action-packed episode that keeps things moving at a brisk pace. The combination of the UFO sighting and the subatomic particle give the writers plenty of material to work with, and the various storylines all come together nicely in the end. It's a great example of the show's ability to balance science fiction elements with humor and heart, and is sure to leave viewers wanting more.