The TV show Jericho is an American post-apocalyptic action drama series that aired on CBS from September 20, 2006, to March 25, 2008. It centers on the residents of the fictional small town of Jericho, Kansas, as they struggle to survive in the aftermath of nuclear attacks on 23 major U.S. cities. The storyline begins with the sighting of a mushroom cloud over Denver, Colorado, and follows the town’s efforts to cope with isolation, loss of power, and threats from neighboring towns amid a post-apocalyptic scenario
. Jericho ran for two seasons with a total of 29 episodes. It was initially canceled after its first season due to low ratings, but a passionate fan campaign, including sending tons of nuts to CBS (referencing a famous scene), helped bring it back for a shortened second season. Despite this, the show was canceled again after the second season. The series was praised for its compelling narrative and was ranked number 11 on TV Guide's Top Cult Shows Ever in 2007
. The show was filmed primarily in California, despite being set in Kansas, and featured a mix of science fiction and drama elements. Each episode’s opening includes Morse code messages related to the episode’s content. The series also inspired comic book continuations after its cancellation
. In Germany, the show is known as Jericho – Der Anschlag and was broadcast on ProSieben starting June 4, 2007. It is available for streaming on platforms like Prime Video
. In summary, Jericho is a cult-favorite TV series about survival and community in a post-nuclear attack America, notable for its engaged fanbase and unique storytelling style
