Invincible (Eureka)
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| “Invincible” | |
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| Eureka episode | |
 Dr. Carl Carlson |
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| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 5 |
| Guest stars | Saul Rubinek |
| Written by | Karl Schaefer
John Rogers |
| Directed by | Michael Robison |
| Production no. | 108 |
| Original airdate | August 15, 2006 |
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"Invincible" is the fifth episode of season 1 of the American science fiction television series Eureka.
[edit] Plot synopsis
An unpredictable scientist discovers remarkable abilities after an freak accident at the Global Dynamics labs.
Dr. Carl Carlson is a phobia-oppressed genius at Global Dynamics. He is supposed to be exhibiting his new project, but calls Sheriff Jack Carter's office for a "germ-free" ride there. At Carl's insistence--and dodging Allison Blake (who needs to give Jack a physical examination for insurance purposes)-- Jack Carter accompanies Dr. Carlson into the lab. The experiment on cellular healing goes awry and Carlson is exposed to a radioactive burst from the artifact in the classified 'section 5', but the explosion that results is mistakenly blamed on him. He is fired by Nathan Stark, and ordered out of Eureka. In his desperation, he attempts to commit suicide by jumping off the Da Vinci bridge, but Jack Carter shows up and attempts to dissuade him from doing so. Both Carlson and Carter accidentially fall (50 feet) from the bridge--with little evidence of injury. Carlson begins acting in a very uninhibited manner, and soon finds that he has acquired unexpected powers from the blast due to the activation of all 100% of his brain. Now Stark wishes Dr. Carlson to remain in the Global Dynamics laboratory so that he may be studied. Carlson refuses, and instead attempts to leave Eureka. Stark brings in military troops in order to take down Carlson. A blast from a very powerful energy weapon is deflected by the wary scientist, unfortunately into Sheriff Carter's chest, severely wounding him. In order to save his life, Carlson requests that Stark take he and Carter to the artifact in Section 5. Once in the chamber, Carlson puts one hand on the door to the artifact and the other on Carter, channeling the power of the artifact to heal. After the sheriff is helped out of the chamber, Carlson closes the outside door, and returns to the door of the artifact. Before entering, Stark begs Carlson to tell him what the artifact is. Carlson says that he will find out one day, but the issue is whether Stark will be ready for it or not. He enters the door, and then seems to disappear in the mist, either merging with the device or dying. However, Stark tells the others that Carlson was "reassigned" to some classified place.
[edit] Quotes
(As Carl is kissing Beverly Barlowe);
Fargo: I've always wanted to do that.
Vincent (a gay character): Even I've thought about it!
[edit] Notes
- Carlson's powers are attributed to his being able to use 100% of his brain at any one time. This is based on the myth that only 10% of the brain is used at any one time. However, in reality, all of the brain is used. A similar concept can be found in the Stargate universe.
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| Characters | Beverly Barlowe | Allison Blake | Colonel Briggs | Jack Carter | Zoe Carter
Henry Deacon | Douglas Fargo | Jo Lupo | Nathan Stark | Jim Taggart |
| Other | Episode list | Global Dynamics | Artifact |
