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Three weeks after CBS's cancellation of the apocalyptic drama "Jericho" set off a sustained and creative protest by fans of the first-season series, the network reversed course and announced on Wednesday that it had ordered seven additional episodes to be broadcast late this year or early in 2008.

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Comments: 19

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brettodactyl
June 6, 2007, 11:16 p.m.
That's excellent news! I was so disappointed that the show was canceled, and I'm glad the fans didn't give up on it.
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coreyspring
June 7, 2007, 1:43 a.m.
BEST. NEWS. EVER.
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Aidenag
June 7, 2007, 2:01 a.m.
It really is nice to see a network realize their mistake and correct it. Needs to happen more often, though i really can't complain this was the first show in ages i was really bummed had been canned.
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bill2936
June 7, 2007, 10:37 a.m.
I enjoyed the show a lot, and am glad it is returning. It was a good example of what can happen when people pull together. And remember, "You never know when you might need a tank"
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eviln3d
June 7, 2007, 11:11 a.m.
I doubt it was because CBS gave a damn about the viewers. I'm guessing that the series needed 7 more episodes to be complete enough for it to be syndicated or saleable as a DVD box set (who would buy and unfinished series?).
I only wish networks would mandate that no series be allowed to end on a cliffhanger period. How many times have viewers gotten sucked into a series to have the rug pulled out from under them.
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torrent29
June 7, 2007, 11:37 a.m.
It will have to attract more viewers, but the show has promise . What killed a lot of serials was the mid year hiatus that many of them took.
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swasdiva
June 7, 2007, 12:11 p.m.
I always meant to get into this show. Anyone know where I can watch it online? Is CBS showing eps on their website?
I remember when a large groups of fans, including myself, rallied to save "Carnivale" on HBO with no success. Best canceled show ever in the universe. I'm glad "Jericho" made it.
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PINTO
June 7, 2007, 12:55 p.m.
First Imus and now this? way to cave in CBS >: (
haha juuust kiiiding
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foksipayne
June 7, 2007, 2:08 p.m.
YAY! I'm so HAPPY!
I was upset when I heard it was cancelled, and told my sis(fellow fan) that they had better put it on DVD! I didn't realize there weren't enough episodes for that!
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joey-evans
June 7, 2007, 3:14 p.m.
Wow!
Seven WHOLE episodes!!
Gee thanks alot.
I guess that is better than nothing....not much better, but better.
I hope they use them to tie everything up and give us a good ending to the series.
JOEY EVANS
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KYRed
June 7, 2007, 5:01 p.m.
Well, CBS actually did something right, that is besides putting it on in the first place. Good. I am waiting to see the mayor actually get out of a jam without Jake's dad.
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sixshot
June 7, 2007, 6:47 p.m.
or get jammed up the character is a loser i really like this show and im very glad its coming back.you get sick of reality tv the only thing i don't get with the show in a town in america how come there is not one gun crazy survivalist the whole town doesn't have enough guns to even keep one happy?