Production for the seven-episode second season of Jericho wrapped up in September, but this doesn't mean that the cast and crew have not gotten involved with the ongoing writers' strike, which has already caused several shows to shut down and/or refrain from airing new episodes.  On the contrary, it seems the “Jericho family” has been spending a significant amount of time on the picket lines, which is why the show's official blog, The Salty Scoop, has not been updated regularly.

“Hi all! Long time since we've updated…our apologies,” an anonymous crew member posted on the blog last Friday.  “As I'm sure you've heard, the writers have been a bit pre-occupied.  The amount of support from you the fans during this time has been great.  Thanks and keep it up! It means so much.”

Some pictures taken at the strike show Jericho cast members Lennie James, Kenneth Mitchell, Alicia Coppola, Brad Beyer, Sprague Grayden, Richard Speight, Jr. and Ashley Scott picketing with writers.

While they are dedicated to supporting the cause with their scribes, they are also hoping to get back to work soon, as they are “missing making awesome TV!” This may very well happen for them and the rest of the shows on standby as talks are expected to resume after Thanksgiving.

However, as for the new season of Jericho, it seems fans will have to wait a little more as an air date has yet to be scheduled by the network.  For now, fans will have to rely on the show's cast and crew to provide some insight into what the second season will be about.

Working with only a seven-episode order has meant cramming 22-episodes worth of storylines into the short second season.  However, executive producer Carol Barbee says that fans who are looking for answers about the nuclear attack will not be disappointed.

“By the end you'll know who did this, why they did this, what their plan is, and who is going to prevail,” she said in the October 29 issue of TV Guide, adding that the new season will have Jake (Skeet Ulrich) facing off with Major Beck (Esai Morales), who is tasked to end the Cheyenne's feud with New Bern.  “It's about who's going to control the town.  Beck or Jake.”


-Lisa Claustro, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: Salty Scoop, TV Guide
(Image Courtesy of Spoiler TV)