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CBS has officially renewed Jericho for a second season, the network announced today. At least seven episodes will air, with a potential for more, all based on how well the show does when it returns.
Nina Tassler, CBS Entertainment President, released a statement to the fans announcing the renewal. No date for return was given, only that it would return at mid-season. Tassler made it clear that more episodes could air, so long as more viewers are brought into the show.
Following below you’ll find the letter to the fans/press release from CBS:
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 emails 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 grass-roots 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 re-broadcasting “Jericho” on CBS this summer, streaming episodes and clips from these episodes across the CBS Audience Network (online), releasing the first season DVD on September 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
P.S. Please stop sending us nuts :)
So way to go Jericho Rangers! Because of your overwhelming support and passion, the series has been uncanceled. This is quite the accomplishment. Hopefully the audience will grow throughout the summer, and the show will return stronger than before, in both ratings and quality.
