Jericho Season 2 Next Month?

TV Week reports that there’s a slim chance Jericho may return next month, as its 7 episode season 2 has completed shooting. Sources suggest that, should Kid Nation, Cane, Moonlight, or Viva Laughlin not perform well, Jericho would be a suitable replacement for them.

Of these shows, Kid Nation would seem to be in the most danger, as it occupies Jericho’s former timeslot and has been struggling in the ratings, far below where Jericho was a year ago.

“The best thing going for ‘Jericho’ is it’s done and ready to go,” CBS head of programming Kelly Kahl says. “But it’s too early to tell what time period is going to be available.”

If these shows all manage to survive through next month, we can expect Jericho some time in January.

Furthermore, if CBS doesn’t renew the show beyond the second season, “There’s still going to be a lot more story to tell,” executive producer Carol Barbee says. “If the fans keep it up, we’ll tell it somewhere.”