OnTV: CBS Doomsday Hit ‘Jericho’ Returns
Surprise Smash Flashbacks to “The Day Before” the Bombs
I am so happy for Jericho, one of the few shows besides its fellow freshman hit Heroes that I was looking forward to before the Fall 2006 season officially started. Despite the gloomy ratings predictions of some critics and not-so-well-wishers, the Kansas-based series soared with viewers, quickly establishing it as a keeper for the network that presently specializes in big-city crime procedurals like Criminal Minds and NCIS most days of the week.
When the twelfth installment of the Skeet Ulrich-led serial drama airs tonight at 8pm, the plot will give viewers a much-appreciated glimpse at the main characters thirty-six hours before the nuclear bombs detonated and changed the world as they knew it within mere moments. Integral to the flashback storylines are Jake Green’s (Ulrich) attempts to survive as an Average Joe in San Diego and the arrival of Sarah (Siena Goines) in Rod Hawkins’ (Lennie James) life. For more interesting insider details on the series from the creators and stars—especially if you missed “Return to Jericho,” last week’s welcome recap of the current season’s first half—give the recent revealing Sci Fi Wire interview a look-see.
Other Good Stuff on TV Tonight:
- American Idol: I have no idea what happened to the idea of ladies first, but following last night’s two-hour installment featuring the Top 12 gents, tonight’s equally long episode focuses the spotlight on the Top 12 gals as they vie for the coveted designation of American Idol. [Fox/8:00]
- Friday Night Lights—I THINK WE SHOULD HAVE SEX: With a name like that, how can an episode go wrong? The title refers to couple Julie (Aimee Teegarden) and Matt (Zach Gilford), who contemplate “doing it” together for the very first time. Other things happen, as well, including the deterioration of Tim’s (Taylor Kitsch) relationship with his dad Walt (recurring guest star Brett Cullen) after some issues arise between the older Riggins and Coach Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler). [NBC/8:00]
- Knights of Prosperity—OPERATION: PANIC ROOM: Just weeks ago, it seemed like this new sitcom with a very unique premise might not even make it this far into the series. Yet, the central event finally occurs in the eighth episode tonight when the team manages to get all the way inside of Mick Jagger’s apartment. Ha! Take that! Oh, well, on second thought, maybe everything’s not so rosy, since the team then manages to get locked in Ol’ Mick’s panic room. Uh-oh… [ABC/8:30]
- Sit Down Comedy With David Steinberg—JERRY SEINFELD: Yada, yada, yada. Jerry Seinfeld fans, take note. The man himself will chat about all sorts of stuff with host and fellow comedian David Steinberg in the second-season premiere of this half-hour talkfest. [TV Land/10:00]
- The X-Files—FIGHT THE FUTURE: I never miss an opportunity to plug the movie version of one of my all-time favorite TV shows, The X-Files. The 1998 theatrical release Fight the Future literally begins on high and with a massive explosion—what more can you want? Cinemax gives the two-hour shebang (no pun intended) a highly recommended broadcast at 8pm on the dot for its lucky subscribers. [Cinemax/8:00]
All times are PM and EST/Eastern Standard Time
Jericho photo courtesy of CBS
