Exclusive: Jericho on Verge of Renewal

Skeet Ulrich in Jericho by Cliff Lipson/CBS

OK, this is nuts!

Multiple sources are telling me that CBS is thisclose to sealing a deal to bring Jericho back for at least eight episodes, possibly at mid-season.

My spies caution that this is in no way official, but it certainly sounds like it could be by day's end. It's now just a matter of signing the actors to new deals and, according to one insider, finding a new soundstage to house the show's sets.

To say this would be a huge victory for crazy TV fans everywhere would be the understatement of the frakkin' millennium.

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Michael Ausiello

Jun 5, 2007 12:12 PM

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That would be frickin AMAZING! However, has any of the cast moved on to other projects since the cancellation?
Posted by LuvGems Jun 5, 2007 12:21 PM Report Abuse

That's great news...but we're not going to let up for a second until the word is official. Thanks for the report! Scott, Cape Cod MA
Posted by scancapecod Jun 5, 2007 12:26 PM Report Abuse

WOOO-HOOOO!!!!!! But 8 eps isn't enough! We want a full season!!!! And a BIG thanks to Ausiello for the info!!!!!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!!!! SAVE JERICHO!!!!!!!! RENEW FOR SEASON TWO!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by kurzeeslady Jun 5, 2007 12:29 PM Report Abuse

I am TOTALLY doing a happy dance in my cube right now!!! Just when I thought I was NUTS! Lets hope your info is right...
Posted by heathab27 Jun 5, 2007 12:31 PM Report Abuse

Eight would be a start, it would at least show that CBS actually listens to their viewers. Hope it's true, CBS my household misses you. Until renewal, carry on Rangers and NUTS!
Posted by ladykitt Jun 5, 2007 12:45 PM Report Abuse

MA, you are a HERO over at CBS/Primetime/Jericho!!!!!
Posted by curluplw Jun 5, 2007 12:46 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the update. While I do not mean to question your sources, we will wait with baited breath until an official announcement is made over at CBS.
Posted by dennis270 Jun 5, 2007 12:53 PM Report Abuse

Okay, I luurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrves me the news that they're in discussion for an 8-episode renewal for Jericho. I'll be very giddy if it happens, but one more thing:

If Jericho gets an 8-episode renewal, then it points out the . . . err, how to put it? . . . error of The CW walking away from what reportedly was the Less Amenable Gilmore changing the contract demands to an 8-episode final season rather than a 13-episode final season. Since proportionally, Gg is *the far* bigger hit and far more necessary for its network than Jericho is for its network, Jericho's revival, if it happens this way, will make The CW's peeps look all the more like they were, as euphemistically as I can put it, overreacting to the change in episode count demanded by one or both of the Gilmore Girls.

-- Rob

Posted by ShutUpRob

Jun 5, 2007 12:54 PM

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This is some of the best news ever. CBS you can go from Zero to Hero if this happens. I'll take the eight episodes and mid season replacement. Then a full season 3 !! Save Jericho !!
Posted by sstang1 Jun 5, 2007 12:55 PM Report Abuse

Outstanding news! I don't think the decision makers at CBS understood what a hot property Jericho really is. NUTS! And a big thankyou to Ausiello for the inside info.
Posted by Waffle Jun 5, 2007 12:57 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the news! As a parent, I love Jericho for taking the high road. How many shows ask your children "What kind of world do you want?" I just hope it is true!
Posted by CNYfan Jun 5, 2007 1:02 PM Report Abuse

Eight episodes would be a start! It had better not be an eight episode wrap-up. C'mon, CBS, please give the viewers what they want!!!
Posted by MsSunshine84 Jun 5, 2007 1:02 PM Report Abuse

We really hope this happens...that is a start, then hopefully CBS will do right by Jericho and have some promotions for it, interviews, etc!! Thanks Ausiello for posting this...you're awesome!!!
Posted by jerichogal_20071 Jun 5, 2007 1:05 PM Report Abuse

I am already almost in tears (of joy) at just the thought of this coming true. I am eagerly anticipating the word of renewal from CBS and I think I would even give Les, Nina and Kelly a big hug and thank you if this happens, which I really think it will. I can't imagine them throwing away such a wonderful opportunity with all the publicity we have created, they could spin this into the biggest thing ever for CBS and for Jericho!! -signed, waiting patiently for my beloved Jericho!

Posted by judist63

Jun 5, 2007 1:07 PM

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