Rejoice! Jericho returns to CBS tonight at 10PM EST
Scott McPherson
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I am in Heaven. Jericho, the series even CBS could not kill by incompetent scheduling, makes its return tonight, Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 10PM EST - on CBS.
Long-suffering fans can rejoice that CBS thought enough of the fan revolt to order up seven new episodes. And considering that the Writers Strike (I backed the writers all the way, natch) is just over, it means that Jericho (along with the Sarah Conner Chronicles) is about the only fresh drama on any network.
If you want a recap of Jericho, and why it is the most relevant show on television, just search this Blogsite using "Jericho." You will get important plot information and maybe you won't have to cram for the season premiere. Or, you can go to CBS.com and go to the phenomenal Jericho Website.
Basically, about two dozen American cities are radioactive dust. Jericho, Kansas, is miraculously spared any real problems. Then, Russian cargo planes drop Chinese-made generators and supplies to the townspeople. The government has reconstituted itself in Wyoming. The flag has dramatically changed (Where are the 50 stars? WATCH THE SHOW!). An influenza epidemic almost killed the mayor early in the season, and eventually he recovered -- only to die in a skirmish between Jericho and a warring nearby town. And just as the two towns are about to square off in a nasty battle, the army -- somebody's army -- drops in from Nebraska. Pity -- Hawkins was about to do something cool with that M-1 Abrams tank! Who is Hawkins? WATCH THE SHOW.
That's where Season Two picks up. Jericho message boards are rumbling about a potential epidemic of a new virus, so flubies should enjoy the show. Emergency managers and disaster recovery experts should enjoy the show. Hell, everyone should enjoy the show! So watch, please. Especially those who get Nielsen stuff.
Now, for those of you who are fearful you'll miss American Idol: CBS has decided to schedule the show at 10PM EST, so it does not run up against Idol! So there. Now you have no excuses left to see a series that was saved from cancellation by the tremendous fan passion. And with only seven episodes, the producers have packed a ton of surprises and non-stop action into the show!
Here, read this review from Newsday:
http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/ny-ettell5572872feb12,0,7256205.story
And be sure to buy the Season One boxed set:
Reader Comments (4)
Scott, I saw they were bringing this back and thought of you. Congrads! All those letters must've helped.
Now if we can only get Firefly back.
So pumped to see this show back on the air...quite possible the best show on TV...with the office a very close second.
I was so excited that Jericho was back! If you missed an episode you can go onto the CBS website and watch it. Last night's episode was great! This is truly a show that has a great fan base that were willing to fight for their show. I am enjoying The Sarah Conner Chronicles also . . . now if only there was a new season of 24 on . . .
All,
We have some work to do: Apparently the overnights were not good. It finished second to a rerun of LAOSVU. So we must get the word out!
Scott
PS. Kim, much agreed on the 24. I am suffering from Jack Bauer withdrawl. Must go torture someone.