CBS cancels "Jericho"

from the hollywood reporter

CBS cancels 'Jericho'
By James Hibberd

CBS has nuked "Jericho."

Producers have been told the show is ending its run on the broadcast
network, sources said.

CBS will air the season finale on Tuesday with an ending that helps
give closure to fans.

After the first season concluded with an abrupt cut to black, fans
famously inundated CBS with tens of thousands of pounds of peanuts to
urge the network to continue the show. For the seven-episode second
season, producers shot two endings -- one that leaves viewers in
suspense for a third round, another that is more conclusive.

The ending that will air Tuesday night doesn't entirely slam the door
on the series, but is different than the cliffhanger version, sources
said. It also doesn't preclude the possibility of "Jericho" finding a
second life on cable, though the economics of the production will
likely prevent a continuation of the show.

The most recent episodes of "Jericho" have averaged about a 1.9 rating
among adults 18 to 49 during their Tuesdays at 10 p.m. time period.

CBS declined comment, though a formal announcement is expected later
today.