Jericho 2006
“For the town of Jericho, the end of the world is just the beginning.”
What is Jericho?
Jericho is an American post-apocalyptic action drama television series that aired from 2006 to 2008. The show centers on the residents of the fictional town of Jericho, Kansas, following nuclear attacks on 23 major cities in the contiguous United States.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 29
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 2006
- Last aired
- Mar 25, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Western
- Updated
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Overview
Jericho is an American post-apocalyptic action drama television series that aired from 2006 to 2008. The show centers on the residents of the fictional town of Jericho, Kansas, following nuclear attacks on 23 major cities in the contiguous United States. It explores the challenges faced by the community as they struggle to survive and rebuild in the aftermath of the disaster. The series depicts the social, political, and personal tensions that arise when the town must operate without federal support or clear information about the outside world. Key characters include Jake Green, Hawkins, and Eric, whose actions and decisions drive significant plot developments. The show ran for two seasons on CBS and falls within the genres of action, drama, suspense, and science fiction. It received a TV-14 rating and features a cast and crew listed across multiple entertainment databases. Metascore data indicates critical reception was measured during its runtime.
Should you watch it?
“A small Kansas town struggles to survive after nuclear attacks devastate major cities across America.”
- engaging premise
- focus on community dynamics
- contains intense themes
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas set in the aftermath of a national catastrophe.
The series features intense situations related to the aftermath of nuclear attacks.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 20, 2006
- E2 Fallout Sep 27, 2006
- E3 Four Horsemen Oct 4, 2006
- E4 Walls of Jericho Oct 11, 2006
- E5 Federal Response Oct 18, 2006
- E6 9:02 Oct 25, 2006
- E7 Long Live the Mayor Nov 1, 2006
- E8 Rogue River Nov 8, 2006
- E9 Crossroads Nov 15, 2006
- E10 Red Flag Nov 22, 2006
- E11 Vox Populi Nov 29, 2006
- E12 The Day Before Feb 21, 2007
- E13 Black Jack Feb 28, 2007
- E14 Heart of Winter Mar 7, 2007
- E15 Semper Fidelis Mar 14, 2007
- E16 Winter's End Mar 28, 2007
- E17 One Man's Terrorist Apr 4, 2007
- E18 A.K.A. Apr 11, 2007
- E19 Casus Belli Apr 18, 2007
- E20 One If By Land Apr 25, 2007
- E21 Coalition of the Willing May 2, 2007
- E22 Why We Fight May 9, 2007
Season 2 · 7 episodes
- E1 Reconstruction Feb 12, 2008
- E2 Condor Feb 19, 2008
- E3 Jennings & Rall Feb 26, 2008
- E4 Oversight Mar 4, 2008
- E5 Termination for Cause Mar 11, 2008
- E6 Sedition Mar 18, 2008
- E7 Patriots and Tyrants Mar 25, 2008
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Jericho?
The series follows the residents of a small town in Kansas after nuclear attacks occur across the United States.
What genre is the show?
Jericho is an action and drama series.
Where does the show take place?
The story is set in the fictional town of Jericho, Kansas.
How many cities were attacked?
Nuclear attacks occurred in 23 major cities within the contiguous United States.
Is the town real?
No, the town of Jericho depicted in the series is fictional.