News > Jericho officially re-upped. Great.
June 7, 2007
Written by: Josh Karp
Via: TVGuide
As previously rumored, CBS has officially renewed Jericho's contract. The network has bought 7 additional episodes of the show to be aired mid-season next year, with the option for more if all goes well. The resurrection can be attributed entirely to the zealous fans who staged a veritable coup, throwing a temper tantrum when the show was canceled earlier this year. CBS, like the weak father figure they aspire to be, finally threw in the towel and broke down. Show some damn backbone, people. The good news, if there is any, is that CBS has proven itself to be relatively receptive to the will of the public. Can we please see an anti-Jericho uprising? Seriously. This needs to end. Check out the full letter of surrender below:
To the Fans of Jericho:
Wow!
Over the past few weeks you have put forth an impressive and probably unprecedented display of passion in support of a prime-time television series. You got our attention; your e-mails and collective voice have been heard.
As a result, CBS has ordered seven episodes of Jericho for mid-season next year. In success, there is the potential for more. But for there to be more Jericho we will need more viewers.
A loyal and passionate community has clearly formed around the show. But that community needs to grow. It needs to grow on the CBS television network, as well as on the many digital platforms where we make the show available.
We will count on you to rally around the show, to recruit new viewers with the same grassroots energy, intensity and volume you have displayed in recent weeks.
At this time, I cannot tell you the specific date or time period that Jericho will return to our schedule. However, in the interim we are working on several initiatives to help introduce the show to new audiences. This includes rebroadcasting Jericho on CBS this summer, streaming episodes and clips from these episodes across the CBS Audience Network (online), releasing the first season DVD on Sept. 25, and continuing the story of Jericho in the digital world until the new episodes return. We will let you know specifics when we have them so you can pass them on.
On behalf of everyone at CBS, thank you for expressing your support of Jericho in such an extraordinary manner. Your protest was creative, sustained and very thoughtful and respectful in tone. You made a difference.
Sincerely,
Nina Tassler
President, CBS Entertainment
