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{{Infobox television
|bgcolour =#BFDFFF
|show_name =Jericho
|image =[[File:Jericho.tvseries.jpg|250px]]
|caption =Intertitle
|picture_format =[[480i]] ([[Standard-definition television|SDTV]])<br />[[1080i]] ([[High-definition television|HDTV]])
|genre =[[Post-apocalyptic fiction]]<br />[[Action genre|Action]]<br />[[Drama]]
|format =[[Serial (radio and television)|Serial drama]]
|runtime =43 minutes
|first_aired ={{start date|2006|9|20}}
|last_aired ={{end date|2008|3|25}}
|creator =[[Stephen Chbosky]]<br />Josh Schaer<br />[[Jonathan E. Steinberg]]
|executive_producer =[[Jon Turteltaub]]<br />[[Stephen Chbosky]]<br />[[Carol Barbee]]<br />Karim Zreik
|company = [[CBS Paramount Network Television]]<br />Junction Entertainment<br />Fixed Mark Productions
|starring = [[Skeet Ulrich]]<br />[[Lennie James]]<br />[[Ashley Scott]]<br />[[Kenneth Mitchell (actor)|Kenneth Mitchell]]<br />[[Brad Beyer]]<br />April Parker-Jones<br />[[Alicia Coppola]]<br />[[Pamela Reed]]<br />[[Bob Stephenson (actor)|Bob Stephenson]]<br />[[Gerald McRaney]]<br />[[Clare Carey]]<br />[[Richard Speight Jr.]]<br />[[Michael Gaston]]<br />[[Darby Stanchfield]]<br />[[Esai Morales]]
|country =United States
|language =English
|network =[[CBS]]
|num_seasons =2
|num_episodes =29
|list_episodes =List of Jericho episodes
|status =Cancelled
|website =http://www.cbs.com/primetime/jericho/
}}


'''''Jericho''''' is <!--"is", not "was", even after cancellation - per standards of referring to works of fiction--> an American [[Action genre|action]]/[[drama]] [[September 11 attacks]]-based series that centers on the residents of the fictional [[Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction|post-apocalyptic]] town of [[City of Jericho, Kansas|Jericho, Kansas]], in the aftermath of nuclear attacks on 23 major cities in the [[Genocide|contiguous]] United States. Produced by [[CBS Paramount Network Television]] and Junction Entertainment, with executive producers [[Jon Turteltaub]], [[Stephen Chbosky]], and [[Carol Barbee]], the show was <!-- This one should be in the past tense since it has been cancelled. --> broadcast in more than 30 countries.


The show ran on [[CBS]] from September 20, 2006, through March 25, 2008. It was canceled after its first full season because of poor ratings. While a fan campaign was able to convince the network to bring the show back for a seven-episode second season, it was canceled for a second time after that run. In November 2008, ''[[TV Guide]]'' reported that the [[The CW|CW television network]] would air repeats of ''Jericho'' to replace the canceled series ''[[Valentine (TV series)|Valentine]]''.<ref>[http://www.tvguide.com/News/CW-Cancels-Sunday-1000047.aspx CW Cancels Sunday Slate, Fills Gap with Jericho Repeats!]" ''TV Guide''. November 20, 2008. Retrieved on November 21, 2008.</ref> In 2007, ''Jericho'' was ranked #11 on TV Guide's Top Cult Shows Ever.<ref name="TopCultShows">[http://www.tvguide.com/news/top-cult-shows-40239.aspx TV Guide Names the Top Cult Shows Ever - Today's News: Our Take] TV Guide: June 29, 2007</ref> In 2009, plans were announced for a possible feature film version of the series<ref name=tvcom /> and a continuation of the ''Jericho'' storylines in a [[comic book]] series.<ref name=ddp /><ref name = dws>[http://www.dwscifi.com/news/3211-jericho-continues-as-comic Jericho Continues As Comic]". DWSciFi.com, March 10, 2009. Retrieved on March 10, 2009.</ref> A new comic book series for Season 4 was released in August 2012 by IDW Publishing.{{citation needed|date=June 2012}}
Jericho is an American action/drama September 11 attacks-based series that centers on the residents of the fictional post-apocalyptic town of Jericho, Kansas, in the aftermath of nuclear attacks on 23 major cities in the contiguous United States. Produced by CBS Paramount Network Television and Junction Entertainment, with executive producers Jon Turteltaub, Stephen Chbosky, and Carol Barbee, the show was broadcast in more than 30 countries.


==Synopsis==
The show ran on CBS from September 20, 2006, through March 25, 2008. It was canceled after its first full season because of poor ratings. While a fan campaign was able to convince the network to bring the show back for a seven-episode second season, it was canceled for a second time after that run. In November 2008, TV Guide reported that the CW television network would air repeats of Jericho to replace the canceled series Valentine.[1] In 2007, Jericho was ranked #11 on TV Guide's Top Cult Shows Ever.[2] In 2009, plans were announced for a possible feature film version of the series[3] and a continuation of the Jericho storylines in a comic book series.[4][5] A new comic book series for Season 4 was released in August 2012 by IDW Publishing.[citation needed]


===First season===

The storyline centers on the residents of Jericho, a small northwest [[Kansas]] town, in the aftermath of nuclear attacks on [[Locations in Jericho (TV series)|23 major cities]] in the United States. The series begins with a visible nuclear detonation of unknown origin in nearby [[Denver|Denver, Colorado]]. Problems are compounded by loss of power and modern communications, effectively isolating Jericho. Later, power is restored to Jericho by what is alluded to as the efforts of the U.S. government. However, an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) from an unknown source disables all electronics.


Contents
[hide] 1 Synopsis 1.1 First season
1.2 Second season
1.3 Third season
1.4 Fourth season

2 Characters
3 Production 3.1 Early development
3.2 Filming locations
3.3 First season
3.4 Second season
3.5 Post second season 3.5.1 Jericho comic


4 Episodes
5 Ratings
6 DVD releases
7 Web-based tie-ins 7.1 Beyond Jericho
7.2 Countdown
7.3 JenningsandRall.com
7.4 Tom Tooman

8 See also
9 References
10 External links


Synopsis[edit]

First season[edit]

The storyline centers on the residents of Jericho, a small northwest Kansas town, in the aftermath of nuclear attacks on 23 major cities in the United States. The series begins with a visible nuclear detonation of unknown origin in nearby Denver, Colorado. Problems are compounded by loss of power and modern communications, effectively isolating Jericho. Later, power is restored to Jericho by what is alluded to as the efforts of the U.S. government. However, an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) from an unknown source disables all electronics.


While the first few episodes are centered around restoring life after the attacks, about halfway through the season some of the citizens meet with citizens of a nearby town, New Bern. At first, relations are established, resulting in a trade of windmills (for power) built in New Bern's factory for supplies: food from Jericho's farms and salt from its mine (neither of which New Bern could supply on its own). However, relations sour as New Bern scapegoats Jericho for its problems and the mayor eventually declares war, leading to the season's climactic end.
While the first few episodes are centered around restoring life after the attacks, about halfway through the season some of the citizens meet with citizens of a nearby town, New Bern. At first, relations are established, resulting in a trade of windmills (for power) built in New Bern's factory for supplies: food from Jericho's farms and salt from its mine (neither of which New Bern could supply on its own). However, relations sour as New Bern scapegoats Jericho for its problems and the mayor eventually declares war, leading to the season's climactic end.
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Several themes regularly addressed in the show included the gathering of information, community identity, public order, limited resources, the value of family, hardships of fatherhood, and internal and external threats. The show also features several mysteries involving the backgrounds of major characters, the perpetrators of the attack, and the extent of damage to the United States and its government.
Several themes regularly addressed in the show included the gathering of information, community identity, public order, limited resources, the value of family, hardships of fatherhood, and internal and external threats. The show also features several mysteries involving the backgrounds of major characters, the perpetrators of the attack, and the extent of damage to the United States and its government.


The pivotal character in this story is Jake Green, the 32-year-old son of Mayor Johnston Green. Jake Green fled the town of Jericho five years earlier when he became mixed up with the wrong people and was involved in questionable activity. Jake briefly returns home to claim his inheritance before being stranded by the catastrophe. After a somewhat awkward return home and a tense reunion with his father, Jake steps up to become a leader in Jericho, fighting to protect the town and its citizens. As the people of Jericho struggle to survive in a changed world, most remain unaware that one of the newest residents, Robert Hawkins, knows a lot more about the attacks than he is letting on. It will be revealed that he is in possession of an unexploded nuclear bomb that was supposed to be used in the attack, but how he came to this and exactly what side he is on remains anything but clear.
The pivotal character in this story is [[Jake Green]], the 32-year-old son of Mayor [[Johnston Green]]. Jake Green fled the town of Jericho five years earlier when he became mixed up with the wrong people and was involved in questionable activity. Jake briefly returns home to claim his inheritance before being stranded by the catastrophe. After a somewhat awkward return home and a tense reunion with his father, Jake steps up to become a leader in Jericho, fighting to protect the town and its citizens. As the people of Jericho struggle to survive in a changed world, most remain unaware that one of the newest residents, [[Robert Hawkins (Jericho character)|Robert Hawkins]], knows a lot more about the attacks than he is letting on. It will be revealed that he is in possession of an unexploded nuclear bomb that was supposed to be used in the attack, but how he came to this and exactly what side he is on remains anything but clear.

Second season[edit]





===Second season===
Flag of the Allied States of America
The military forces of the new Allied States of America (ASA), which now govern most of what was formerly the Western United States, have restored order to Jericho and its surrounding region, putting an abrupt end to the conflict between Jericho and its rival town, New Bern. As a sense of normalcy returns to town, the plot shifts away from the day-to-day survival to life and political intrigue under the ASA government.
[[File:Allied States of America flag (Jericho).svg|thumb|200px|right|Flag of the ''Allied States of America'']]
The military forces of the new ''Allied States of America (ASA)'', which now govern most of what was formerly the Western United States, have restored order to Jericho and its surrounding region, putting an abrupt end to the conflict between Jericho and its rival town, New Bern. As a sense of normalcy returns to town, the plot shifts away from the day-to-day survival to life and political intrigue under the ASA government.


Known only to Hawkins and a select few, the September attacks were neither a foreign nor domestic terrorist act, but a conspiracy of unknown perpetrators within the highest level of the former U.S. government. Hawkins must calculate his every move to avoid capture, to piece together the trail of evidence, and, ultimately, to bring the truth to light before the conspiracy's mastermind buries it forever.
Known only to Hawkins and a select few, the September attacks were neither a foreign nor domestic terrorist act, but a conspiracy of unknown perpetrators within the highest level of the former U.S. government. Hawkins must calculate his every move to avoid capture, to piece together the trail of evidence, and, ultimately, to bring the truth to light before the conspiracy's mastermind buries it forever.


Meanwhile, Jericho's residents deal with the reality of the new ASA government based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Initially welcomed as saviors, the government's military and mercenary agents transform life in Jericho into a repressive police state, under the leadership of a private security contracting firm, Ravenwood, in turn owned by the company Jennings & Rall, which has major ties to, and sponsors, the leaders of the ASA government. When a Ravenwood contractor kills Bonnie, a deaf farm girl from the outskirts of Jericho, to conceal his embezzlement, the town is put on the edge of open revolt as Jake and the deputies protect Mimi, the only witness to Bonnie's murder, and the embezzlement.
Meanwhile, Jericho's residents deal with the reality of the new ASA government based in [[Cheyenne, Wyoming]]. Initially welcomed as saviors, the government's military and mercenary agents transform life in Jericho into a repressive [[police state]], under the leadership of a private security contracting firm, Ravenwood, in turn owned by the company Jennings & Rall, which has major ties to, and sponsors, the leaders of the ASA government. When a Ravenwood contractor kills Bonnie, a deaf farm girl from the outskirts of Jericho, to conceal his embezzlement, the town is put on the edge of open revolt as Jake and the deputies protect Mimi, the only witness to Bonnie's murder, and the embezzlement.


Hawkins unsuccessfully attempts to transport the bomb to his contacts in the reborn Republic of Texas. The ASA military is tipped off and, after a brief chase, seize the weapon. Hawkins narrowly escapes. The ASA military then transport the weapon to Cheyenne for safe keeping.
Hawkins unsuccessfully attempts to transport the bomb to his contacts in the reborn [[Republic of Texas]]. The ASA military is tipped off and, after a brief chase, seize the weapon. Hawkins narrowly escapes. The ASA military then transport the weapon to Cheyenne for safe keeping.


Hawkins makes contact with Jake, and the two travel to Cheyenne, where they retake the bomb from J&R contractors. Hawkins is wounded in a brief gun battle. The two make it to the Republic of Texas embassy in Cheyenne with the only undetonated bomb (in ASA territory) from the September attacks. The ASA's military is right behind them. The Republic is considered the swing state in the struggle for power between the Eastern United States, now governed from Columbus, Ohio, and the Allied States; the ambassador manages to secure a small jet to carry Jake, Hawkins, and the device there. While en route, two ASA F-15 fighter jets intercept Jake and Hawkins and order them to turn around or be shot down. When Jake refuses to be escorted back to Cheyenne, the two jets drop back to open fire. Suddenly, two Texas Air National Guard F-16 fighters appear, and shoot down the ASA planes. Jake and Hawkins make it to Texas with the evidence, and Hawkins ominously intones that a Second American Civil War was always coming, and that the two of them have made history by giving the United States a fighting chance in the war to come.
Hawkins makes contact with Jake, and the two travel to Cheyenne, where they retake the bomb from J&R contractors. Hawkins is wounded in a brief gun battle. The two make it to the Republic of Texas embassy in Cheyenne with the only undetonated bomb (in ASA territory) from the September attacks. The ASA's military is right behind them. The Republic is considered the [[swing state]] in the struggle for power between the Eastern United States, now governed from [[Columbus, Ohio]], and the Allied States; the ambassador manages to secure a small jet to carry Jake, Hawkins, and the device there. While en route, two ASA [[McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle|F-15]] fighter jets intercept Jake and Hawkins and order them to turn around or be shot down. When Jake refuses to be escorted back to Cheyenne, the two jets drop back to open fire. Suddenly, two Texas [[United States Air National Guard|Air National Guard]] [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon|F-16]] fighters appear, and shoot down the ASA planes. Jake and Hawkins make it to Texas with the evidence, and Hawkins ominously intones that a Second American Civil War was always coming, and that the two of them have made history by giving the United States a fighting chance in the war to come.


Third season[edit]
===Third season===
[[Jericho Season 3|Season 3]] is not a live-action show, but a six-part comic book series "from the minds" of the original Jericho production team and written by the Jericho writing team.


In April 2013, ''Jericho'' creator Stephen Chbosky revealed during a chat with Nerdacy that talks about a live-action season 3 remain ongoing: "You know William Morris Endeavor Agency, who represents me, executive producer Jon Turteltaub and many other people, and they’ve been talking to Netflix and you never know. I can’t say what it will be in season 3, but I’m excited for the new developments."<ref name="JerichoSeason3">[http://www.seriable.com/jericho-netflix-season-3-update-could-series-mount-a-nuts-return/ JERICHO Netflix Season 3 Update — Could Series Mount A Nuts Return?] Seriable: April 13, 2013</ref>
Season 3 is not a live-action show, but a six-part comic book series "from the minds" of the original Jericho production team and written by the Jericho writing team.


===Fourth season===
In April 2013, Jericho creator Stephen Chbosky revealed during a chat with Nerdacy that talks about a live-action season 3 remain ongoing: "You know William Morris Endeavor Agency, who represents me, executive producer Jon Turteltaub and many other people, and they’ve been talking to Netflix and you never know. I can’t say what it will be in season 3, but I’m excited for the new developments."[6]
Season 4 is a continuation of the comic book series that was released by IDW Publishing on August 15, 2012. The five issue story picked up after the events of Jericho: Season Three. The comic is written by Kalinda Vazquez with the process being overseen by the original television series’ writers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idwpublishing.com/news/article/2284/ |title=Jericho Rises Again This Summer! |publisher=Idwpublishing.com |date=2012-04-12 |accessdate=2014-01-30}}</ref>


==Characters==
Fourth season[edit]
{{Main|List of Jericho characters}}
''Jericho'' features an [[ensemble cast]] of characters, along with a number of minor and recurring roles. The series website listed eleven main cast members.<ref>[http://www.cbs.com/primetime/jericho/bio/ CBS web site - Jericho cast page]{{dead link|date=January 2011}}</ref> Alicia Coppola moved from a recurring role to a regular character in February 2008. Gerald McRaney did not have a regular role in Season 2. Esai Morales was only present in Season 2.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003550893 ''The Hollywood Reporter'' "Three going full time in primetime"]{{dead link|date=January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/jericho/show/58068/cast.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabssh&tag=tabs;cast |title='&#39;Jericho'&#39; Stars |publisher=Tv.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref>


* [[Skeet Ulrich]] as [[Jake Green]]
Season 4 is a continuation of the comic book series that was released by IDW Publishing on August 15, 2012. The five issue story picked up after the events of Jericho: Season Three. The comic is written by Kalinda Vazquez with the process being overseen by the original television series’ writers.[7]
* [[Lennie James]] as [[Robert Hawkins (Jericho character)|Robert Hawkins]]
* [[Ashley Scott]] as [[Emily Sullivan]]
* [[Kenneth Mitchell (actor)|Kenneth Mitchell]] as [[Eric Green (Jericho character)|Eric Green]]
* [[Michael Gaston]] as [[Gray Anderson]]
* [[Gerald McRaney]] as [[Johnston Green]] (Season 1 only)
* [[Pamela Reed]] as [[Gail Green]]
* [[Sprague Grayden]] as [[Heather Lisinski]]
* [[Shoshannah Stern]] as [[Bonnie Richmond]]
* [[Brad Beyer]] as [[Stanley Richmond]]
* [[Alicia Coppola]] as [[Mimi Clark]] (recurring Season 1, regular Season 2)
* [[Erik Knudsen]] as [[Dale Turner (Jericho character)|Dale Turner]]
* [[Esai Morales]] as [[Major Beck|Major Edward Beck]] (Season 2 only)
* [[Emily Rose]] as [[Trish Merrick]] (Season 2 only)


==Production==
Characters[edit]


===Early development===
Main article: List of Jericho characters
The series originated as a feature film idea of co-creators [[Jonathan E. Steinberg|Jonathan Steinberg]] and Josh Schaer: a [[post-apocalyptic]] plot set amidst the trappings of "a little character drama" movie, in the vein of ''[[The Day After]]'', ''[[Threads]]'', and ''[[Testament (film)|Testament]]''. However, they soon realized that a two- or two-and-a-half-hour-long film would still not carry the necessary length they felt such a concept required to properly explore the setting and the characters — thus, Schaer and Steinberg decided instead to re-conceive the entire project as a television series, producing a treatment out of the original feature screenplay. Director Jon Turteltaub and producer [[Carol Barbee]] then entered the picture, the pair having pitched the project to them. Turteltaub soon commissioned writer Stephen Chbosky to pen the pilot teleplay based upon Schaer and Steinberg's series treatment.


One of Chbosky's major contributions to the structure of the series was the introduction of a greater feminine element to the storyline, opining that, "[We] could use some girls, a little kissing, and some laughs." Another significant developmental influence were the [[September 11 attacks]] and [[Hurricane Katrina]], and the sense of "[being] a spectator to a disaster, while not quite being part of it." Co-creator Steinberg in particular felt that after 9/11, the United States saw some of the "best of people," and after Hurricane Katrina, some of the "worst of people," and sought to include both in the fabric of ''Jericho'', with Katrina providing "lots of inspiration" for the show's overall premise.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://tv.ign.com/articles/773/773164p1.html|title=Paley Fest - Jericho|accessdate=2007-09-01}}</ref>
Jericho features an ensemble cast of characters, along with a number of minor and recurring roles. The series website listed eleven main cast members.[8] Alicia Coppola moved from a recurring role to a regular character in February 2008. Gerald McRaney did not have a regular role in Season 2. Esai Morales was only present in Season 2.[9][10]
Skeet Ulrich as Jake Green
Lennie James as Robert Hawkins
Ashley Scott as Emily Sullivan
Kenneth Mitchell as Eric Green
Michael Gaston as Gray Anderson
Gerald McRaney as Johnston Green (Season 1 only)
Pamela Reed as Gail Green
Sprague Grayden as Heather Lisinski
Shoshannah Stern as Bonnie Richmond
Brad Beyer as Stanley Richmond
Alicia Coppola as Mimi Clark (recurring Season 1, regular Season 2)
Erik Knudsen as Dale Turner
Esai Morales as Major Edward Beck (Season 2 only)
Emily Rose as Trish Merrick (Season 2 only)


===Filming locations===
Production[edit]
[[File:Brad Beyer on Set.jpg|200px|thumb|right|[[Brad Beyer]], who plays [[Stanley Richmond]], on the set of ''Jericho'']]
''Jericho'' is set in northwestern Kansas, but the series was filmed in [[Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California|Van Nuys, California]].<ref name="VanNuysFillmore">{{cite web|url= http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=16239|title=A Visit to the Town of Jericho|publisher=Coming Soon Media|accessdate=2007-06-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.cbs.com/primetime/jericho/videos.php|title=Insiders' Commentary: Pilot Episode#2|publisher=CBS|accessdate=2007-06-21 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070608165720/http://www.cbs.com/primetime/jericho/videos.php <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-06-08}}</ref> The pilot and all episodes involving New Bern, Kansas, were filmed in [[Fillmore, California]].<ref name="VanNuysFillmore" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.fillmoregazette.com/node/701|publisher=The Fillmore Gazette|date=March 8, 2007|title=Jericho in Fillmore this week}}</ref> Filming also occurred in [[Pasadena, California]], including in front of the city hall. The final episode to air included portions filmed at the [[Santa Anita race track]]. Some filming also took place in Canada and in Long Beach, California (specifically along Alamitos Bay). The commentary for some episodes on the ''Jericho'' Season 1 DVD includes the location of their filming.


===First season===
Early development[edit]
The first season of the show premiered Wednesday, September 20, 2006 and concluded with a [[cliffhanger]] episode on May 9, 2007. Lackluster [[Nielsen ratings|ratings]] prompted concern, as the show hit a ratings low in early April.<ref>[http://www.medialifemagazine.com/artman/publish/article_11271.asp Flop sweat: 'Jericho' dips to new low] April 5, 2007</ref> The ratings were down 25% when the series returned following the nearly three-month hiatus.<ref name="ratings">{{cite web|url= http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-jerichocancellationstory,0,5645801.story?coll=zap-news-headlines|title=Ratings, Not Bombs, Doom 'Jericho'}}</ref> During its first season, it ranked 48th, with an average of 9.5 million viewers in the United States. Other Wednesday night programs it competed with were ''[[Bones (TV series)|Bones]]'', ''[[Deal or No Deal]]'', and [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s comedy block.<ref name="HRwrap2006-07">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/features/e3ifbfdd1bcb53266ad8d9a71cad261604f|publisher=Hollywood Reporter|date=May 25, 2007|title=Hollywood Reporter: 2006-07 primetime wrap|deadurl=yes}} {{Dead link|date=December 2011|bot=RjwilmsiBot}}</ref>


Though the producers seemed confident that the program would be picked up for a second season,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jerichowiki.cbs.com/page/Ask+the+Producers |title=Ask the Producers - Jericho |publisher=Jerichowiki.cbs.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref> CBS officially announced ''Jericho'''s cancellation on May 16, 2007.<ref name="cancellation">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvseriesfinale.com/2007/05/2007_cancelled_shows_cbs_cancels_several_series.php|title=TV Series Finale - 2007 Cancelled Shows: CBS Cancels Several Series}}</ref><ref name="canceled">{{cite news|url= http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117964967.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|title=CBS cancels 'Jericho,' two others | work=Variety | first=Josef | last=Adalian | date=May 15, 2007}}</ref><ref name="WSJ">{{cite news|url= http://online.wsj.com/article/SB117932579611204905.html?mod=home_whats_news_us|title=''CBS Rolls Out 5 New Shows for Fall'', The Wall Street Journal | deadurl=yes}} {{Dead link|date=August 2010|bot=RjwilmsiBot}}</ref>
The series originated as a feature film idea of co-creators Jonathan Steinberg and Josh Schaer: a post-apocalyptic plot set amidst the trappings of "a little character drama" movie, in the vein of The Day After, Threads, and Testament. However, they soon realized that a two- or two-and-a-half-hour-long film would still not carry the necessary length they felt such a concept required to properly explore the setting and the characters — thus, Schaer and Steinberg decided instead to re-conceive the entire project as a television series, producing a treatment out of the original feature screenplay. Director Jon Turteltaub and producer Carol Barbee then entered the picture, the pair having pitched the project to them. Turteltaub soon commissioned writer Stephen Chbosky to pen the pilot teleplay based upon Schaer and Steinberg's series treatment.


Several online communities, including the official ''Jericho'' forums, launched campaigns in an effort to revive the show. Fans also sent just over 20 [[short ton|ton]]s of nuts to CBS headquarters; this referred to a scene from the season one finale "[[Why We Fight (Jericho episode)|Why We Fight]]" where Jake Green repeats [[Anthony McAuliffe|General Anthony McAuliffe]]'s historic phrase "Nuts!" from the [[Battle of the Bulge#Bastogne|Battle of the Bulge]].<ref name="AP story">{{cite news|author=Post Store |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/05/AR2007060502724.html |title=Fans Make CBS Reconsider 'Jericho' Axing |publisher=Washingtonpost.com |date= June 5, 2007|accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref>
One of Chbosky's major contributions to the structure of the series was the introduction of a greater feminine element to the storyline, opining that, "[We] could use some girls, a little kissing, and some laughs." Another significant developmental influence were the September 11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina, and the sense of "[being] a spectator to a disaster, while not quite being part of it." Co-creator Steinberg in particular felt that after 9/11, the United States saw some of the "best of people," and after Hurricane Katrina, some of the "worst of people," and sought to include both in the fabric of Jericho, with Katrina providing "lots of inspiration" for the show's overall premise.[11]
The peanuts and other proceeds from the donations were donated to charities,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070606/ap_en_tv/tv_cbs_jericho;_ylt=AkPpFW5xFQ33Z82eE6kELsDMWM0F|title=Fans make CBS reconsider 'Jericho' axing|publisher=Yahoo! News/Associated Press|accessdate=2007-06-07 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070609193738/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070606/ap_en_tv/tv_cbs_jericho;_ylt=AkPpFW5xFQ33Z82eE6kELsDMWM0F <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-06-09}}</ref>
including the rebuilding effort in [[Greensburg, Kansas]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.kiowacountysignal.com/homepage/x1557852399|title=TV show gets nutty about helping residents|publisher=Kiowa County Signal|date=2007-06-06}}</ref> a town that was largely destroyed by a tornado in 2007.


===Second season===<!--Please avoid lengthy headings per manual of style-->
Filming locations[edit]
In a response posted on the ''Jericho'' forum, CBS president [[Nina Tassler]] acknowledged the fan response, stating, "We hope to develop a way to provide closure to… the Jericho story."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jerichoboard.cbs.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=1&nav=messages&webtag=CBSMBJericho&tid=5195|title=A statement from CBS Entertainment|publisher=CBS Jericho Message Board|accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> CBS officials acknowledge the campaign was the largest the network had seen using digital means to protest a show cancellation.<ref name="CBSShowBuzz">{{cite news|url=http://www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/25/tv/main2851525.shtml|title="Jericho" Fans Go Nuts|publisher=CBS ShowBuzz|date=2007-05-25|accessdate=2007-05-25}}</ref> President and CEO [[Leslie Moonves]] acknowledged that he was filtering emails from ''Jericho'' fans,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://d5.allthingsd.com/20070530/d5-les-moonves/|title=Interview with Leslie Moonves}}</ref> while senior vice president of communications Chris Ender said, "You have to tip your hat to their ability to get attention and make some noise."<ref name="CBSShowBuzz"/><ref name="Stickaround">{{cite web|url=http://www.syfyportal.com/news423696.html|title="Jericho" Cast, Crew Willing To Stick Around|publisher=SyFyPortal|accessdate=2007-05-25 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070528051011/http://www.syfyportal.com/news423696.html |archivedate = May 28, 2007}}</ref>


In June 2007, ''Jericho'' executive producer Carol Barbee announced that CBS was discussing the possibility of the show's return for an eight-episode mid-season run.<ref name="LATimes">{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2007/06/its_official_th.html|title=Resurrection?: The fans might have saved 'Jericho'|publisher=Los Angeles Times| author=Maria Elena Fernandez| date=2007-06-05| accessdate=2007-06-05}}</ref> A day later, Tassler posted an announcement on the forum stating that seven new episodes of ''Jericho'' had been commissioned as a [[midseason replacement]] for the 2007-2008 television season, with the possibility of an extension based on viewership.<ref name="Jericho returns">{{cite web| url=http://jerichoboard.cbs.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=1&nav=messages&webtag=CBSMBJericho&tid=13329| title=A Message From CBS Entertainment| publisher=CBS| author=Nina Tassler| date=2007-06-06| accessdate=2007-06-06}}</ref> The last of these seven episodes was broadcast on March 25, 2008, and was not affected directly by the [[2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike|2007 Writers Guild of America strike]].<ref name="WGA">{{cite web|url= http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/arts/story.html?id=9095eb1b-3e66-46a5-841a-13c8ff442a9a|title=''Casualties of the Hollywood writers strike'', The Gazette (Montreal)}}</ref><ref name="jerichojanreturn">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/15/arts/television/15life.html?_r=1&oref=slogin |title=Bill Carter, "TV Shows See Strike as a Second Chance," '&#39;The New York Times'&#39;, November 15, 2007 |publisher=Nytimes.com |date=2007-11-15 |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref>


On August 2, 2007, a video was released on [[YouTube]] showing clips from the first day back at work for the ''Jericho'' cast and crew. It included a "thank you" from the cast and crew to the fans for their efforts to revive the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dptuiHbYx_M |title='&#39;Jericho'&#39; Comic Con video |publisher=Uk.youtube.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref> Several months later, CBS released trailers announcing the second season premiere,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/839/839319p1.html |title=IGN: CBS Sets Premiere Date for Jericho: Season 2 |publisher=Tv.ign.com |date=2007-12-03 |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref> including Morse code spelling "SPREAD THE WORD".


''Jericho'' returned for its second season on February 12, 2008 to mostly favorable reviews<ref>"[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20071203cbs03 Game Show, Popular Reality Series, News Magazines, The Season Premieres of Two Returning Scripted Programs, and the Debug of a New Comedy Join CBS's Primetime Schedule in January and February]"</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/shows/jerichoseason2?q=Jericho |title=Jericho, Season Two |publisher=Metacritic |date= |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref> but with the lowest numbers the ratings had seen yet.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2008/02/jericho-the-num.html |title=Jericho: The Numbers Are In |publisher=Latimesblogs.latimes.com |date=2008-02-13 |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref> In the early days of January 2008, the first three episodes of the second season leaked on the internet via a DVD screener source.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://torrentfreak.com/jericho-season-2-leaks-on-bittorrent-080113/ |title=Jericho Season 2 Leaks on Internet |publisher=Torrentfreak.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref> The show's second season has also premiered in [[Canada]] on [[CTV television network|CTV]], mirroring the US broadcast.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/show/CTVShows/20080124/jericho_unveiled_080124/20080124/|title='Jericho' joins CTV primetime schedule}}</ref>


The first two episodes of the 2008 season received the lowest ratings to date for the series.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman |first=Robert |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/20/nielsen-ratings-for-tue-feb-19-idol-jericho-and-big-brother/2696 |title=Nielsen Ratings for Tue Feb 19: Idol, Jericho and Big Brother |publisher=Tvbythenumbers.com |date=2008-02-20 |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref> ''Jericho'''s ratings did increase somewhat for its third episode, but dropped back down to fairly consistent but still low ratings. The second season averaged 6.2 million viewers.<ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman |first=Robert |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/02/10/nielsen-ratings-for-jericho/2626 |title=Nielsen Ratings for Jericho |publisher=Tvbythenumbers.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref>
Brad Beyer, who plays Stanley Richmond, on the set of Jericho
Jericho is set in northwestern Kansas, but the series was filmed in Van Nuys, California.[12][13] The pilot and all episodes involving New Bern, Kansas, were filmed in Fillmore, California.[12][14] Filming also occurred in Pasadena, California, including in front of the city hall. The final episode to air included portions filmed at the Santa Anita race track. Some filming also took place in Canada and in Long Beach, California (specifically along Alamitos Bay). The commentary for some episodes on the Jericho Season 1 DVD includes the location of their filming.


On March 21, 2008, CBS announced that the network would not be renewing ''Jericho'' for a third season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/T/TV_JERICHO_CANCELED?SITE=MOJOP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT|title=Low Rated 'Jericho' Axed by CBS}}</ref> CBS entertainment boss [[Nina Tassler]] stated that "The March 25 episode... will be the series finale. Without question, there are passionate viewers watching this program; we simply wish there were more. We thank an engaged and spirited fan base for keeping the show alive this long, and an outstanding team of producers, cast and crew that went through creative hoops to deliver a compelling, high-quality second season.... We're proud of everyone's efforts."<ref>{{cite news|author=Font size Print E-mail Share 48 Comments |url=http://www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/21/tv/main3958376.shtml |title=Aw Nuts: CBS Pulls Plug On Jericho |publisher=Showbuzz.cbsnews.com |date=2008-03-21 |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref> According to SyFy's source, two endings were shot for the March 25 episode. One involved a cliffhanger leading into a third season, while the other would wrap up the series and provide closure for fans who had worked to secure the series' return. One unidentified source said, "There are a lot of people here who really care about what happens to ''Jericho'', and I think we all wanted to see it succeed. Numbers are numbers, and [CBS] had to do what [CBS] had to do."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.syfyportal.com/news424744.html|title=Sources: 'Jericho' To Wrap It Up|publisher=SyFy Portal|accessdate=2008-02-23 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080227040948/http://www.syfyportal.com/news424744.html |archivedate = February 27, 2008}}</ref>
First season[edit]


===Post second season===
The first season of the show premiered Wednesday, September 20, 2006 and concluded with a cliffhanger episode on May 9, 2007. Lackluster ratings prompted concern, as the show hit a ratings low in early April.[15] The ratings were down 25% when the series returned following the nearly three-month hiatus.[16] During its first season, it ranked 48th, with an average of 9.5 million viewers in the United States. Other Wednesday night programs it competed with were Bones, Deal or No Deal, and ABC's comedy block.[17]
In early 2008, executive producer Carol Barbee said talks were ongoing to find another home for ''Jericho'', perhaps on a cable network, and raised the possibility of the [[Syfy|Sci Fi Channel]]<ref>Lee, Patrick. [http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=49232 "''Jericho''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Time Is Near"], SciFi Wire, February 25, 2008</ref><ref>Lee, Patrick. [http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=1&id=50950 "''Jericho'' Seeks A New Home"], SciFi Wire, March 25, 2008</ref> and broadcast networks such as [[The CW]] (co-owned by CBS).<ref name="steinberg">{{cite news|first=A.C.|last= Ferrante|title=Exclusive Interview: ''Jericho'' Producers Dan Shotz and Jon Steinberg Talk About The End And Perhaps A New Beginning|url=http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=2723|date=2008-03-28|accessdate=2008-04-01| archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080331232836/http://www.ifmagazine.com/feature.asp?article=2723 <!-- Bot retrieved archive -->|archivedate=2008-03-31}}</ref> Other possibilities may include a television or theatrical movie.<ref name="steinberg" />


In April 2008, ''[[The New York Times]]'' website reported that [[CBS Paramount Network Television]] held talks with [[Comcast]] about finding a new home for ''Jericho''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/07/business/media/07direct.html|work=The New York Times|title=DirecTV Deal Will Subsidize ‘Friday Night Lights'|first=Brian|last=Stelter|date=2008-04-07|accessdate=2010-05-06}}</ref> Possibilities included an arrangement whereby Comcast would pay part of the series' production expenses and then offer episodes in [[High-definition television|High-Definition]] before they air on CBS.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvpredictions.com/jericho040708.htm |title=Could Comcast Save Jericho? |publisher=Tvpredictions.com |date=2008-04-07 |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman |first=Robert |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/04/07/can-comcast-save-jericho/3219 |title=Can Comcast Save Jericho? |publisher=Tvbythenumbers.com |date=2008-04-07 |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref><ref>[http://www.syfyportal.com/news424915.html SyFy Portal]{{dead link|date=January 2014}}</ref>
Though the producers seemed confident that the program would be picked up for a second season,[18] CBS officially announced Jericho's cancellation on May 16, 2007.[19][20][21]


''Jericho'' fans continued efforts to resurrect the series,<ref>[http://jerichoboard.cbs.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?action=message&webtag=cbsmbjericho&msg=26293 Jericho Message Board]</ref><ref>[http://jerichoboard.cbs.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?action=message&webtag=cbsmbjericho&msg=26558 Jericho Message Board]</ref> including a one-page advertisement in the April 25, 2008 edition of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://film.ca/jericho/ |title=Save Jerhico Campaign Redux |publisher=Film.ca |date= |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref> A second advertisement appeared in ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', as well as banner ads on the ''Variety'' and ''Hollywood Reporter'' websites.<ref>[http://www.ifmagazine.com/new.asp?article=6192 Ifmagazine.Com: 'Jericho' Fans Raise Cash, Questions About Tv Rating Services]{{dead link|date=January 2011}}</ref>
Several online communities, including the official Jericho forums, launched campaigns in an effort to revive the show. Fans also sent just over 20 tons of nuts to CBS headquarters; this referred to a scene from the season one finale "Why We Fight" where Jake Green repeats General Anthony McAuliffe's historic phrase "Nuts!" from the Battle of the Bulge.[22] The peanuts and other proceeds from the donations were donated to charities,[23] including the rebuilding effort in Greensburg, Kansas,[24] a town that was largely destroyed by a tornado in 2007.


In January 2009, [[TV.com]] reported that a ''Jericho'' feature film is in development.<ref name=tvcom>{{cite web|author=Tim Surette |url=http://www.tv.com/story/12123.html |title=Report: Jericho movie in development |publisher=TV.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-26}}</ref>
Second season[edit]

In a response posted on the Jericho forum, CBS president Nina Tassler acknowledged the fan response, stating, "We hope to develop a way to provide closure to… the Jericho story."[25] CBS officials acknowledge the campaign was the largest the network had seen using digital means to protest a show cancellation.[26] President and CEO Leslie Moonves acknowledged that he was filtering emails from Jericho fans,[27] while senior vice president of communications Chris Ender said, "You have to tip your hat to their ability to get attention and make some noise."[26][28]

In June 2007, Jericho executive producer Carol Barbee announced that CBS was discussing the possibility of the show's return for an eight-episode mid-season run.[29] A day later, Tassler posted an announcement on the forum stating that seven new episodes of Jericho had been commissioned as a midseason replacement for the 2007-2008 television season, with the possibility of an extension based on viewership.[30] The last of these seven episodes was broadcast on March 25, 2008, and was not affected directly by the 2007 Writers Guild of America strike.[31][32]

On August 2, 2007, a video was released on YouTube showing clips from the first day back at work for the Jericho cast and crew. It included a "thank you" from the cast and crew to the fans for their efforts to revive the show.[33] Several months later, CBS released trailers announcing the second season premiere,[34] including Morse code spelling "SPREAD THE WORD".

Jericho returned for its second season on February 12, 2008 to mostly favorable reviews[35][36] but with the lowest numbers the ratings had seen yet.[37] In the early days of January 2008, the first three episodes of the second season leaked on the internet via a DVD screener source.[38] The show's second season has also premiered in Canada on CTV, mirroring the US broadcast.[39]

The first two episodes of the 2008 season received the lowest ratings to date for the series.[40] Jericho's ratings did increase somewhat for its third episode, but dropped back down to fairly consistent but still low ratings. The second season averaged 6.2 million viewers.[41]

On March 21, 2008, CBS announced that the network would not be renewing Jericho for a third season.[42] CBS entertainment boss Nina Tassler stated that "The March 25 episode... will be the series finale. Without question, there are passionate viewers watching this program; we simply wish there were more. We thank an engaged and spirited fan base for keeping the show alive this long, and an outstanding team of producers, cast and crew that went through creative hoops to deliver a compelling, high-quality second season.... We're proud of everyone's efforts."[43] According to SyFy's source, two endings were shot for the March 25 episode. One involved a cliffhanger leading into a third season, while the other would wrap up the series and provide closure for fans who had worked to secure the series' return. One unidentified source said, "There are a lot of people here who really care about what happens to Jericho, and I think we all wanted to see it succeed. Numbers are numbers, and [CBS] had to do what [CBS] had to do."[44]

Post second season[edit]

In early 2008, executive producer Carol Barbee said talks were ongoing to find another home for Jericho, perhaps on a cable network, and raised the possibility of the Sci Fi Channel[45][46] and broadcast networks such as The CW (co-owned by CBS).[47] Other possibilities may include a television or theatrical movie.[47]

In April 2008, The New York Times website reported that CBS Paramount Network Television held talks with Comcast about finding a new home for Jericho.[48] Possibilities included an arrangement whereby Comcast would pay part of the series' production expenses and then offer episodes in High-Definition before they air on CBS.[49][50][51]

Jericho fans continued efforts to resurrect the series,[52][53] including a one-page advertisement in the April 25, 2008 edition of Variety magazine.[54] A second advertisement appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, as well as banner ads on the Variety and Hollywood Reporter websites.[55]

In January 2009, TV.com reported that a Jericho feature film is in development.[3]


No further TV or movie episodes have been produced.
No further TV or movie episodes have been produced.


Jericho comic[edit]
====''Jericho'' comic====
In March 2009, [[Devil's Due Publishing]] announced that all story lines from the TV series would be continued in a [[Jericho Season 3|comic book series]].<ref name=ddp>[http://devilsdue.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=356&Itemid=1 Devil's Due press release]{{dead link|date=January 2011}}</ref><ref name = dws /> In November 2009, Devil's Due Publishing released the first issue of the six-issue continuation of the ''Jericho'' saga. As of May 2011, [[IDW Publishing]] has re-released the first 3 comics as ''Jericho: Redux'', as well as issues 4, 5 and 6, thus completing its publication.<ref>{{cite web|last=Time|first=Ryall|title=JERICHO Returns!|url=http://www.idwpublishing.com/news/article/1473/|work=News Article|publisher=IDW|accessdate=2011-05-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=IDW Publishing Shop lists Redux, 4, and 5.|url=https://shop.idwpublishing.com/comics/series/g-l/jericho.html|work=Shop Listing|publisher=IDW| accessdate=2011-05-29}}</ref>


In August 2011 IDW collected all 6 comics into a 144-page graphic novel entitled ''Jericho Season 3: Civil War''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jericho Season 3: Civil War (graphic novel)|url=http://www.amazon.com/Jericho-Season-TP-Robert-Levine/dp/160010939X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321350273&sr=8-1|publisher=IDW|accessdate=15 November 2011}}</ref>
In March 2009, Devil's Due Publishing announced that all story lines from the TV series would be continued in a comic book series.[4][5] In November 2009, Devil's Due Publishing released the first issue of the six-issue continuation of the Jericho saga. As of May 2011, IDW Publishing has re-released the first 3 comics as Jericho: Redux, as well as issues 4, 5 and 6, thus completing its publication.[56][57]


In April 2012 IDW announced a new series entitled ''Jericho Season 4''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jericho Season 4|url=http://www.brokenfrontier.com/headlines/p/detail/jericho-rises-again-this-summer|publisher=IDW|accessdate=15 April 2012}}</ref>
In August 2011 IDW collected all 6 comics into a 144-page graphic novel entitled Jericho Season 3: Civil War.[58]


==Episodes==
In April 2012 IDW announced a new series entitled Jericho Season 4.[59]
{{Main|List of Jericho episodes}}
Clips from the pilot episode became free to watch on [[Yahoo!|Yahoo! TV]] several weeks before the episode actually aired on television.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://tv.yahoo.com/feature/fall06/?d=200|title=Yahoo! TV Fall 2006 Preview|accessdate=2006-10-11}}</ref> CBS is still showing most, but not all, of the ''Jericho'' episodes on their [[CBS Innertube|Innertube]] website as of January 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.cbs.com/innertube/|title=CBS.com Innertube|accessdate=2007-09-30}}</ref> although they cannot be accessed from outside the U.S. CBS repeated the first three episodes on the Saturday nights following their original airings, as did Australia's Network Ten. All episodes from seasons 1 and 2 can be seen on Netflix.


Each episode's opening title sequence is accompanied by an audio message in [[Morse code]]. The messages vary from generic references to cryptic clues, and are always related to the current episode in some way. The messages were broadcast at 15 [[words per minute]] at a [[frequency]] of 1000&nbsp;Hz. In addition to these messages, there is Morse code over the DVD menus. These messages say "Jericho Fans Made TV History." (Season 1) and "Thank You Fans For Making TV History" (Season 2). Also, in the [[Fallout (Jericho episode)|second episode]], Robert Hawkins received several additional Morse code messages through a [[Ham Radio]] that he was fixing.
Episodes[edit]


==Ratings==
Main article: List of Jericho episodes
{| class="wikitable" style="background:#fff;"
|-
! Season
! Episodes
! Season premiere
! Season finale
! TV season
! Viewers<br />(millions)
|-
| [[List of Jericho episodes|1]]
| [[List of Jericho episodes|22]]
| September 20, 2006
| May 9, 2007
| 2006–07
| 9.24
|-
| [[List of Jericho episodes|2]]
| [[List of Jericho episodes|8 (Including 1 recap)]]
| February 12, 2008
| March 25, 2008
| 2008
| 6.16
|}


==DVD releases==
Clips from the pilot episode became free to watch on Yahoo! TV several weeks before the episode actually aired on television.[60] CBS is still showing most, but not all, of the Jericho episodes on their Innertube website as of January 2009,[61] although they cannot be accessed from outside the U.S. CBS repeated the first three episodes on the Saturday nights following their original airings, as did Australia's Network Ten. All episodes from seasons 1 and 2 can be seen on Netflix.
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:98%"
|-
! style="width:120px;"|DVD name
! style="width:100px;"|Release date (Region 1)
! style="width:100px;"|Release date (Region 2)
!Ep #
!Additional information
|-
!The First Season
|October 2, 2007||March 10, 2008|| style="text-align:center;"|23||Featurette: Building Jericho<br />Featurette: What If?<br />Commentary and Deleted scenes on select episodes.
|-
!The Second Season
|June 17, 2008||September 29, 2008|| style="text-align:center;"|7||Featurette: Rebuilding Jericho<br />Featurette: Nut Job<br />Commentary and Deleted scenes on select episodes.<br />Unaired Season finale alternate ending
|-
!The Complete Series
|June 17, 2008||15 October 2009 [Germany]|| style="text-align:center;"|30||Featurette: Tick Tick Boom<br />Featurette: Behind the Scenes "Thank You"<br />100 Reasons to Watch Jericho<br />Table Read<br />Napalm Action Sequence (from Season 2)<br />Train Action Sequence (from Season 2)<br />Cast Members' Memorable Moments.
|}


==Web-based tie-ins==
Each episode's opening title sequence is accompanied by an audio message in Morse code. The messages vary from generic references to cryptic clues, and are always related to the current episode in some way. The messages were broadcast at 15 words per minute at a frequency of 1000 Hz. In addition to these messages, there is Morse code over the DVD menus. These messages say "Jericho Fans Made TV History." (Season 1) and "Thank You Fans For Making TV History" (Season 2). Also, in the second episode, Robert Hawkins received several additional Morse code messages through a Ham Radio that he was fixing.
An online companion to ''Jericho'' is called ''[[Beyond Jericho]]''. The television program gave the web address for the online companion. ''Beyond Jericho'' was to feature the "other survivors" of the nuclear attacks. According to Barbee, the story was intended to be unique to the site, but as the season of ''Jericho'' progressed, the online story would dovetail into the episodes themselves. However, the site and "webisode" are now unavailable, having been removed from the CBS website before the second episode of the TV show was broadcast.


CBS since decided to scrap the current webisode storyline, and instead released a new series of "prequel" webisodes named ''Countdown'' that take place before the first explosion. Each of these new webisodes appeared concurrently with the broadcast of new episodes during season 1, and showed Robert Hawkins gathering information before the attack.
Ratings[edit]


===''Beyond Jericho''===
{{Main|Beyond Jericho}}
The first installment of ''Beyond Jericho'' began with an unknown man calling someone on a cell phone, requesting a ransom of $1.2 million for a woman he kidnapped. He then disappears underground through a metal trap door. While climbing down, he hears and feels a bang, but thinks nothing of it. After conversing with an associate about their next plans, he picks the woman up and climbs back up to the roof. When he opens the door, it's surrounded by rubble. The entire city around them has been destroyed. Shortly after, rubble falls through the trap door. With the cell phone (apparently actually the victim's cell phone) dead, and assuming that the man's associate is dead as well in the collapse, they start to climb through the rubble to find out what happened. Nearby, a hand with a surgical glove on emerges from the rubble, as the vignette ends.


===''Countdown''===
Season
Starting on October 26, ''Beyond Jericho'' was replaced by ''Countdown'', which documents Robert Hawkins' efforts to learn as much as possible about the effects of nuclear bombs before he moved to Jericho.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.cbs.com/primetime/jericho/digital.php|title=Jericho on CBS - Countdown}}</ref> The webisodes do not feature any of the regular characters, consisting primarily of Hawkins, draped in shadows, watching mini-[[Documentary film|documentaries]].


The mini-documentaries feature expert interviews about the effects of a nuclear attack. They are only minimally connected to each episode's plot. For instance, CBS's episode 8 plot summary reads: "A shadowy military unit bursts into the chamber Hawkins has just vacated. On his computer, they find a video." The video was a short documentary about FEMA's response to [[Hurricane Katrina]] and their use of [[paramilitary|paramilitaries]]. The "shadowy military unit" then patiently waits until the documentary ends to resume its search for Hawkins.
Episodes


''Countdown'''s sponsor, [[AT&T]], is very heavily promoted in the series using [[product placement]]. Nearly all dialog takes place as [[SMS]] messages on an AT&T cellular phone, and a full-screen AT&T logo appears in every episode when Hawkins views the expert interviews. This web-based programming is not accessible from outside of the United States.
Season premiere

Season finale

TV season

Viewers
(millions)

1 22 September 20, 2006 May 9, 2007 2006–07 9.24
2 8 (Including 1 recap) February 12, 2008 March 25, 2008 2008 6.16

DVD releases[edit]


DVD name

Release date (Region 1)

Release date (Region 2)

Ep #

Additional information


The First Season
October 2, 2007 March 10, 2008 23 Featurette: Building Jericho
Featurette: What If?
Commentary and Deleted scenes on select episodes.

The Second Season
June 17, 2008 September 29, 2008 7 Featurette: Rebuilding Jericho
Featurette: Nut Job
Commentary and Deleted scenes on select episodes.
Unaired Season finale alternate ending

The Complete Series
June 17, 2008 15 October 2009 [Germany] 30 Featurette: Tick Tick Boom
Featurette: Behind the Scenes "Thank You"
100 Reasons to Watch Jericho
Table Read
Napalm Action Sequence (from Season 2)
Train Action Sequence (from Season 2)
Cast Members' Memorable Moments.

Web-based tie-ins[edit]

An online companion to Jericho is called Beyond Jericho. The television program gave the web address for the online companion. Beyond Jericho was to feature the "other survivors" of the nuclear attacks. According to Barbee, the story was intended to be unique to the site, but as the season of Jericho progressed, the online story would dovetail into the episodes themselves. However, the site and "webisode" are now unavailable, having been removed from the CBS website before the second episode of the TV show was broadcast.

CBS since decided to scrap the current webisode storyline, and instead released a new series of "prequel" webisodes named Countdown that take place before the first explosion. Each of these new webisodes appeared concurrently with the broadcast of new episodes during season 1, and showed Robert Hawkins gathering information before the attack.

Beyond Jericho[edit]

Main article: Beyond Jericho

The first installment of Beyond Jericho began with an unknown man calling someone on a cell phone, requesting a ransom of $1.2 million for a woman he kidnapped. He then disappears underground through a metal trap door. While climbing down, he hears and feels a bang, but thinks nothing of it. After conversing with an associate about their next plans, he picks the woman up and climbs back up to the roof. When he opens the door, it's surrounded by rubble. The entire city around them has been destroyed. Shortly after, rubble falls through the trap door. With the cell phone (apparently actually the victim's cell phone) dead, and assuming that the man's associate is dead as well in the collapse, they start to climb through the rubble to find out what happened. Nearby, a hand with a surgical glove on emerges from the rubble, as the vignette ends.

Countdown[edit]

Starting on October 26, Beyond Jericho was replaced by Countdown, which documents Robert Hawkins' efforts to learn as much as possible about the effects of nuclear bombs before he moved to Jericho.[62] The webisodes do not feature any of the regular characters, consisting primarily of Hawkins, draped in shadows, watching mini-documentaries.

The mini-documentaries feature expert interviews about the effects of a nuclear attack. They are only minimally connected to each episode's plot. For instance, CBS's episode 8 plot summary reads: "A shadowy military unit bursts into the chamber Hawkins has just vacated. On his computer, they find a video." The video was a short documentary about FEMA's response to Hurricane Katrina and their use of paramilitaries. The "shadowy military unit" then patiently waits until the documentary ends to resume its search for Hawkins.

Countdown's sponsor, AT&T, is very heavily promoted in the series using product placement. Nearly all dialog takes place as SMS messages on an AT&T cellular phone, and a full-screen AT&T logo appears in every episode when Hawkins views the expert interviews. This web-based programming is not accessible from outside of the United States.

JenningsandRall.com[edit]


===''JenningsandRall.com''===
Created for the Tom Tooman game, JenningsandRall.com is the purported website of Jennings & Rall, the corporate giant which plays an increasingly prominent role in the second season of the series. The site contains a wealth of information about the company's post-holocaust global operations, with significant hints regarding events in the show.
Created for the Tom Tooman game, JenningsandRall.com is the purported website of Jennings & Rall, the corporate giant which plays an increasingly prominent role in the second season of the series. The site contains a wealth of information about the company's post-holocaust global operations, with significant hints regarding events in the show.


On November 1, 2008, the domain name jenningsandrall.com expired. The site can still be viewed, however, at jenningsandrall.tomtooman.com.
On November 1, 2008, the domain name jenningsandrall.com expired. The site can still be viewed, however, at [http://jenningsandrall.tomtooman.com/ jenningsandrall.tomtooman.com].

Tom Tooman[edit]

Tom Tooman is an alternate reality game that CBS ran in conjunction with Jericho beginning in August 2007. The game began with a cryptic letter posted on a web site, supposedly from a Tom Tooman of Lame Deer, Montana.[63] This letter was accompanied by a series of bar codes, some with decimal numbers and others with Mayan numbers. These numbers were used to create an IP address for a second website. More clues were released, as well as a blog on the CBS web site connecting the game with Jericho.[64] The game abruptly ended with the cancellation of the series, with no closure offered. A synopsis of the game and the puzzles appear at TomTooman.com.[65]

See also[edit]
Locations in Jericho (TV series)
Continuity of Operations Plan – the Continuity of Government plan for the U.S. government
List of nuclear holocaust fiction
Nuclear War Survival Skills – the official nuclear Civil Defense manual from United States Department of Defense
Nuclear weapons in popular culture
Survivalism

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===''Tom Tooman''===
''Tom Tooman'' is an [[alternate reality game]] that CBS ran in conjunction with ''Jericho'' beginning in August 2007. The game began with a cryptic letter posted on a web site, supposedly from a Tom Tooman of [[Lame Deer, Montana|Lame Deer]], [[Montana]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://forums.unfiction.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20538|title=Tom Tooman discussion on Unfiction.com}}</ref> This letter was accompanied by a series of [[bar codes]], some with decimal numbers and others with [[Maya numerals|Mayan numbers]]. These numbers were used to create an [[IP address]] for a second website. More clues were released, as well as a [[blog]] on the CBS web site connecting the game with ''Jericho''.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.cbs.com/primetime/jericho/community/blogs/tom_tooman/|title=Tom Tooman blog on CBS.com}}</ref> The game abruptly ended with the cancellation of the series, with no closure offered. A synopsis of the game and the puzzles appear at TomTooman.com.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.tomtooman.com/|title=Tom Tooman synopsis and review}}</ref>


==See also==
* [[Locations in Jericho (TV series)]]
* [[Continuity of Operations Plan]] – the [[Continuity of government|Continuity of Government]] plan for the [[Federal government of the United States|U.S. government]]
* [[List of nuclear holocaust fiction]]
* ''[[Nuclear War Survival Skills]]'' – the official nuclear [[Civil defense|Civil Defense]] manual from [[United States Department of Defense]]
* [[Nuclear weapons in popular culture]]
* [[Survivalism]]


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Jericho
Intertitle
GenrePost-apocalyptic fiction
Action
Drama
Created byStephen Chbosky
Josh Schaer
Jonathan E. Steinberg
StarringSkeet Ulrich
Lennie James
Ashley Scott
Kenneth Mitchell
Brad Beyer
April Parker-Jones
Alicia Coppola
Pamela Reed
Bob Stephenson
Gerald McRaney
Clare Carey
Richard Speight Jr.
Michael Gaston
Darby Stanchfield
Esai Morales
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes29 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersJon Turteltaub
Stephen Chbosky
Carol Barbee
Karim Zreik
Running time43 minutes
Production companiesCBS Paramount Network Television
Junction Entertainment
Fixed Mark Productions
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseSeptember 20, 2006 (2006-09-20) –
March 25, 2008 (2008-03-25)

Jericho is an American action/drama September 11 attacks-based series that centers on the residents of the fictional post-apocalyptic town of Jericho, Kansas, in the aftermath of nuclear attacks on 23 major cities in the contiguous United States. Produced by CBS Paramount Network Television and Junction Entertainment, with executive producers Jon Turteltaub, Stephen Chbosky, and Carol Barbee, the show was broadcast in more than 30 countries.

The show ran on CBS from September 20, 2006, through March 25, 2008. It was canceled after its first full season because of poor ratings. While a fan campaign was able to convince the network to bring the show back for a seven-episode second season, it was canceled for a second time after that run. In November 2008, TV Guide reported that the CW television network would air repeats of Jericho to replace the canceled series Valentine.[1] In 2007, Jericho was ranked #11 on TV Guide's Top Cult Shows Ever.[2] In 2009, plans were announced for a possible feature film version of the series[3] and a continuation of the Jericho storylines in a comic book series.[4][5] A new comic book series for Season 4 was released in August 2012 by IDW Publishing.[citation needed]

Synopsis

First season

The storyline centers on the residents of Jericho, a small northwest Kansas town, in the aftermath of nuclear attacks on 23 major cities in the United States. The series begins with a visible nuclear detonation of unknown origin in nearby Denver, Colorado. Problems are compounded by loss of power and modern communications, effectively isolating Jericho. Later, power is restored to Jericho by what is alluded to as the efforts of the U.S. government. However, an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) from an unknown source disables all electronics.

While the first few episodes are centered around restoring life after the attacks, about halfway through the season some of the citizens meet with citizens of a nearby town, New Bern. At first, relations are established, resulting in a trade of windmills (for power) built in New Bern's factory for supplies: food from Jericho's farms and salt from its mine (neither of which New Bern could supply on its own). However, relations sour as New Bern scapegoats Jericho for its problems and the mayor eventually declares war, leading to the season's climactic end.

Several themes regularly addressed in the show included the gathering of information, community identity, public order, limited resources, the value of family, hardships of fatherhood, and internal and external threats. The show also features several mysteries involving the backgrounds of major characters, the perpetrators of the attack, and the extent of damage to the United States and its government.

The pivotal character in this story is Jake Green, the 32-year-old son of Mayor Johnston Green. Jake Green fled the town of Jericho five years earlier when he became mixed up with the wrong people and was involved in questionable activity. Jake briefly returns home to claim his inheritance before being stranded by the catastrophe. After a somewhat awkward return home and a tense reunion with his father, Jake steps up to become a leader in Jericho, fighting to protect the town and its citizens. As the people of Jericho struggle to survive in a changed world, most remain unaware that one of the newest residents, Robert Hawkins, knows a lot more about the attacks than he is letting on. It will be revealed that he is in possession of an unexploded nuclear bomb that was supposed to be used in the attack, but how he came to this and exactly what side he is on remains anything but clear.

Second season

Flag of the Allied States of America

The military forces of the new Allied States of America (ASA), which now govern most of what was formerly the Western United States, have restored order to Jericho and its surrounding region, putting an abrupt end to the conflict between Jericho and its rival town, New Bern. As a sense of normalcy returns to town, the plot shifts away from the day-to-day survival to life and political intrigue under the ASA government.

Known only to Hawkins and a select few, the September attacks were neither a foreign nor domestic terrorist act, but a conspiracy of unknown perpetrators within the highest level of the former U.S. government. Hawkins must calculate his every move to avoid capture, to piece together the trail of evidence, and, ultimately, to bring the truth to light before the conspiracy's mastermind buries it forever.

Meanwhile, Jericho's residents deal with the reality of the new ASA government based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Initially welcomed as saviors, the government's military and mercenary agents transform life in Jericho into a repressive police state, under the leadership of a private security contracting firm, Ravenwood, in turn owned by the company Jennings & Rall, which has major ties to, and sponsors, the leaders of the ASA government. When a Ravenwood contractor kills Bonnie, a deaf farm girl from the outskirts of Jericho, to conceal his embezzlement, the town is put on the edge of open revolt as Jake and the deputies protect Mimi, the only witness to Bonnie's murder, and the embezzlement.

Hawkins unsuccessfully attempts to transport the bomb to his contacts in the reborn Republic of Texas. The ASA military is tipped off and, after a brief chase, seize the weapon. Hawkins narrowly escapes. The ASA military then transport the weapon to Cheyenne for safe keeping.

Hawkins makes contact with Jake, and the two travel to Cheyenne, where they retake the bomb from J&R contractors. Hawkins is wounded in a brief gun battle. The two make it to the Republic of Texas embassy in Cheyenne with the only undetonated bomb (in ASA territory) from the September attacks. The ASA's military is right behind them. The Republic is considered the swing state in the struggle for power between the Eastern United States, now governed from Columbus, Ohio, and the Allied States; the ambassador manages to secure a small jet to carry Jake, Hawkins, and the device there. While en route, two ASA F-15 fighter jets intercept Jake and Hawkins and order them to turn around or be shot down. When Jake refuses to be escorted back to Cheyenne, the two jets drop back to open fire. Suddenly, two Texas Air National Guard F-16 fighters appear, and shoot down the ASA planes. Jake and Hawkins make it to Texas with the evidence, and Hawkins ominously intones that a Second American Civil War was always coming, and that the two of them have made history by giving the United States a fighting chance in the war to come.

Third season

Season 3 is not a live-action show, but a six-part comic book series "from the minds" of the original Jericho production team and written by the Jericho writing team.

In April 2013, Jericho creator Stephen Chbosky revealed during a chat with Nerdacy that talks about a live-action season 3 remain ongoing: "You know William Morris Endeavor Agency, who represents me, executive producer Jon Turteltaub and many other people, and they’ve been talking to Netflix and you never know. I can’t say what it will be in season 3, but I’m excited for the new developments."[6]

Fourth season

Season 4 is a continuation of the comic book series that was released by IDW Publishing on August 15, 2012. The five issue story picked up after the events of Jericho: Season Three. The comic is written by Kalinda Vazquez with the process being overseen by the original television series’ writers.[7]

Characters

Main article: List of Jericho characters

Jericho features an ensemble cast of characters, along with a number of minor and recurring roles. The series website listed eleven main cast members.[8] Alicia Coppola moved from a recurring role to a regular character in February 2008. Gerald McRaney did not have a regular role in Season 2. Esai Morales was only present in Season 2.[9][10]

Production

Early development

The series originated as a feature film idea of co-creators Jonathan Steinberg and Josh Schaer: a post-apocalyptic plot set amidst the trappings of "a little character drama" movie, in the vein of The Day After, Threads, and Testament. However, they soon realized that a two- or two-and-a-half-hour-long film would still not carry the necessary length they felt such a concept required to properly explore the setting and the characters — thus, Schaer and Steinberg decided instead to re-conceive the entire project as a television series, producing a treatment out of the original feature screenplay. Director Jon Turteltaub and producer Carol Barbee then entered the picture, the pair having pitched the project to them. Turteltaub soon commissioned writer Stephen Chbosky to pen the pilot teleplay based upon Schaer and Steinberg's series treatment.

One of Chbosky's major contributions to the structure of the series was the introduction of a greater feminine element to the storyline, opining that, "[We] could use some girls, a little kissing, and some laughs." Another significant developmental influence were the September 11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina, and the sense of "[being] a spectator to a disaster, while not quite being part of it." Co-creator Steinberg in particular felt that after 9/11, the United States saw some of the "best of people," and after Hurricane Katrina, some of the "worst of people," and sought to include both in the fabric of Jericho, with Katrina providing "lots of inspiration" for the show's overall premise.[11]

Filming locations

Brad Beyer, who plays Stanley Richmond, on the set of Jericho

Jericho is set in northwestern Kansas, but the series was filmed in Van Nuys, California.[12][13] The pilot and all episodes involving New Bern, Kansas, were filmed in Fillmore, California.[12][14] Filming also occurred in Pasadena, California, including in front of the city hall. The final episode to air included portions filmed at the Santa Anita race track. Some filming also took place in Canada and in Long Beach, California (specifically along Alamitos Bay). The commentary for some episodes on the Jericho Season 1 DVD includes the location of their filming.

First season

The first season of the show premiered Wednesday, September 20, 2006 and concluded with a cliffhanger episode on May 9, 2007. Lackluster ratings prompted concern, as the show hit a ratings low in early April.[15] The ratings were down 25% when the series returned following the nearly three-month hiatus.[16] During its first season, it ranked 48th, with an average of 9.5 million viewers in the United States. Other Wednesday night programs it competed with were Bones, Deal or No Deal, and ABC's comedy block.[17]

Though the producers seemed confident that the program would be picked up for a second season,[18] CBS officially announced Jericho's cancellation on May 16, 2007.[19][20][21]

Several online communities, including the official Jericho forums, launched campaigns in an effort to revive the show. Fans also sent just over 20 tons of nuts to CBS headquarters; this referred to a scene from the season one finale "Why We Fight" where Jake Green repeats General Anthony McAuliffe's historic phrase "Nuts!" from the Battle of the Bulge.[22] The peanuts and other proceeds from the donations were donated to charities,[23] including the rebuilding effort in Greensburg, Kansas,[24] a town that was largely destroyed by a tornado in 2007.

Second season

In a response posted on the Jericho forum, CBS president Nina Tassler acknowledged the fan response, stating, "We hope to develop a way to provide closure to… the Jericho story."[25] CBS officials acknowledge the campaign was the largest the network had seen using digital means to protest a show cancellation.[26] President and CEO Leslie Moonves acknowledged that he was filtering emails from Jericho fans,[27] while senior vice president of communications Chris Ender said, "You have to tip your hat to their ability to get attention and make some noise."[26][28]

In June 2007, Jericho executive producer Carol Barbee announced that CBS was discussing the possibility of the show's return for an eight-episode mid-season run.[29] A day later, Tassler posted an announcement on the forum stating that seven new episodes of Jericho had been commissioned as a midseason replacement for the 2007-2008 television season, with the possibility of an extension based on viewership.[30] The last of these seven episodes was broadcast on March 25, 2008, and was not affected directly by the 2007 Writers Guild of America strike.[31][32]

On August 2, 2007, a video was released on YouTube showing clips from the first day back at work for the Jericho cast and crew. It included a "thank you" from the cast and crew to the fans for their efforts to revive the show.[33] Several months later, CBS released trailers announcing the second season premiere,[34] including Morse code spelling "SPREAD THE WORD".

Jericho returned for its second season on February 12, 2008 to mostly favorable reviews[35][36] but with the lowest numbers the ratings had seen yet.[37] In the early days of January 2008, the first three episodes of the second season leaked on the internet via a DVD screener source.[38] The show's second season has also premiered in Canada on CTV, mirroring the US broadcast.[39]

The first two episodes of the 2008 season received the lowest ratings to date for the series.[40] Jericho's ratings did increase somewhat for its third episode, but dropped back down to fairly consistent but still low ratings. The second season averaged 6.2 million viewers.[41]

On March 21, 2008, CBS announced that the network would not be renewing Jericho for a third season.[42] CBS entertainment boss Nina Tassler stated that "The March 25 episode... will be the series finale. Without question, there are passionate viewers watching this program; we simply wish there were more. We thank an engaged and spirited fan base for keeping the show alive this long, and an outstanding team of producers, cast and crew that went through creative hoops to deliver a compelling, high-quality second season.... We're proud of everyone's efforts."[43] According to SyFy's source, two endings were shot for the March 25 episode. One involved a cliffhanger leading into a third season, while the other would wrap up the series and provide closure for fans who had worked to secure the series' return. One unidentified source said, "There are a lot of people here who really care about what happens to Jericho, and I think we all wanted to see it succeed. Numbers are numbers, and [CBS] had to do what [CBS] had to do."[44]

Post second season

In early 2008, executive producer Carol Barbee said talks were ongoing to find another home for Jericho, perhaps on a cable network, and raised the possibility of the Sci Fi Channel[45][46] and broadcast networks such as The CW (co-owned by CBS).[47] Other possibilities may include a television or theatrical movie.[47]

In April 2008, The New York Times website reported that CBS Paramount Network Television held talks with Comcast about finding a new home for Jericho.[48] Possibilities included an arrangement whereby Comcast would pay part of the series' production expenses and then offer episodes in High-Definition before they air on CBS.[49][50][51]

Jericho fans continued efforts to resurrect the series,[52][53] including a one-page advertisement in the April 25, 2008 edition of Variety magazine.[54] A second advertisement appeared in The Hollywood Reporter, as well as banner ads on the Variety and Hollywood Reporter websites.[55]

In January 2009, TV.com reported that a Jericho feature film is in development.[3]

No further TV or movie episodes have been produced.

Jericho comic

In March 2009, Devil's Due Publishing announced that all story lines from the TV series would be continued in a comic book series.[4][5] In November 2009, Devil's Due Publishing released the first issue of the six-issue continuation of the Jericho saga. As of May 2011, IDW Publishing has re-released the first 3 comics as Jericho: Redux, as well as issues 4, 5 and 6, thus completing its publication.[56][57]

In August 2011 IDW collected all 6 comics into a 144-page graphic novel entitled Jericho Season 3: Civil War.[58]

In April 2012 IDW announced a new series entitled Jericho Season 4.[59]

Episodes

Main article: List of Jericho episodes

Clips from the pilot episode became free to watch on Yahoo! TV several weeks before the episode actually aired on television.[60] CBS is still showing most, but not all, of the Jericho episodes on their Innertube website as of January 2009,[61] although they cannot be accessed from outside the U.S. CBS repeated the first three episodes on the Saturday nights following their original airings, as did Australia's Network Ten. All episodes from seasons 1 and 2 can be seen on Netflix.

Each episode's opening title sequence is accompanied by an audio message in Morse code. The messages vary from generic references to cryptic clues, and are always related to the current episode in some way. The messages were broadcast at 15 words per minute at a frequency of 1000 Hz. In addition to these messages, there is Morse code over the DVD menus. These messages say "Jericho Fans Made TV History." (Season 1) and "Thank You Fans For Making TV History" (Season 2). Also, in the second episode, Robert Hawkins received several additional Morse code messages through a Ham Radio that he was fixing.

Ratings

Season Episodes Season premiere Season finale TV season Viewers
(millions)
1 22 September 20, 2006 May 9, 2007 2006–07 9.24
2 8 (Including 1 recap) February 12, 2008 March 25, 2008 2008 6.16

DVD releases

DVD name Release date (Region 1) Release date (Region 2) Ep # Additional information
The First Season October 2, 2007 March 10, 2008 23 Featurette: Building Jericho
Featurette: What If?
Commentary and Deleted scenes on select episodes.
The Second Season June 17, 2008 September 29, 2008 7 Featurette: Rebuilding Jericho
Featurette: Nut Job
Commentary and Deleted scenes on select episodes.
Unaired Season finale alternate ending
The Complete Series June 17, 2008 15 October 2009 [Germany] 30 Featurette: Tick Tick Boom
Featurette: Behind the Scenes "Thank You"
100 Reasons to Watch Jericho
Table Read
Napalm Action Sequence (from Season 2)
Train Action Sequence (from Season 2)
Cast Members' Memorable Moments.

Web-based tie-ins

An online companion to Jericho is called Beyond Jericho. The television program gave the web address for the online companion. Beyond Jericho was to feature the "other survivors" of the nuclear attacks. According to Barbee, the story was intended to be unique to the site, but as the season of Jericho progressed, the online story would dovetail into the episodes themselves. However, the site and "webisode" are now unavailable, having been removed from the CBS website before the second episode of the TV show was broadcast.

CBS since decided to scrap the current webisode storyline, and instead released a new series of "prequel" webisodes named Countdown that take place before the first explosion. Each of these new webisodes appeared concurrently with the broadcast of new episodes during season 1, and showed Robert Hawkins gathering information before the attack.

Beyond Jericho

Main article: Beyond Jericho

The first installment of Beyond Jericho began with an unknown man calling someone on a cell phone, requesting a ransom of $1.2 million for a woman he kidnapped. He then disappears underground through a metal trap door. While climbing down, he hears and feels a bang, but thinks nothing of it. After conversing with an associate about their next plans, he picks the woman up and climbs back up to the roof. When he opens the door, it's surrounded by rubble. The entire city around them has been destroyed. Shortly after, rubble falls through the trap door. With the cell phone (apparently actually the victim's cell phone) dead, and assuming that the man's associate is dead as well in the collapse, they start to climb through the rubble to find out what happened. Nearby, a hand with a surgical glove on emerges from the rubble, as the vignette ends.

Countdown

Starting on October 26, Beyond Jericho was replaced by Countdown, which documents Robert Hawkins' efforts to learn as much as possible about the effects of nuclear bombs before he moved to Jericho.[62] The webisodes do not feature any of the regular characters, consisting primarily of Hawkins, draped in shadows, watching mini-documentaries.

The mini-documentaries feature expert interviews about the effects of a nuclear attack. They are only minimally connected to each episode's plot. For instance, CBS's episode 8 plot summary reads: "A shadowy military unit bursts into the chamber Hawkins has just vacated. On his computer, they find a video." The video was a short documentary about FEMA's response to Hurricane Katrina and their use of paramilitaries. The "shadowy military unit" then patiently waits until the documentary ends to resume its search for Hawkins.

Countdown's sponsor, AT&T, is very heavily promoted in the series using product placement. Nearly all dialog takes place as SMS messages on an AT&T cellular phone, and a full-screen AT&T logo appears in every episode when Hawkins views the expert interviews. This web-based programming is not accessible from outside of the United States.

JenningsandRall.com

Created for the Tom Tooman game, JenningsandRall.com is the purported website of Jennings & Rall, the corporate giant which plays an increasingly prominent role in the second season of the series. The site contains a wealth of information about the company's post-holocaust global operations, with significant hints regarding events in the show.

On November 1, 2008, the domain name jenningsandrall.com expired. The site can still be viewed, however, at jenningsandrall.tomtooman.com.

Tom Tooman

Tom Tooman is an alternate reality game that CBS ran in conjunction with Jericho beginning in August 2007. The game began with a cryptic letter posted on a web site, supposedly from a Tom Tooman of Lame Deer, Montana.[63] This letter was accompanied by a series of bar codes, some with decimal numbers and others with Mayan numbers. These numbers were used to create an IP address for a second website. More clues were released, as well as a blog on the CBS web site connecting the game with Jericho.[64] The game abruptly ended with the cancellation of the series, with no closure offered. A synopsis of the game and the puzzles appear at TomTooman.com.[65]

See also

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