Pick of the Week: The Walls Start Tumbling Again

Normally during this week in February, I would just pick the Daytona 500 and be done with it.

But I know not everyone is into NASCAR; and there’s another pretty big TV event going on this week.

My Pick of the Week is the season premiere of “Jericho.”

As you well know by now, CBS cancelled “Jericho” in May, but brought it back for seven episodes after a massive fan campaign. Now, with the lack of new shows, CBS is thrilled to have it on the schedule.

And with the current state of the pilot season, good ratings will guarantee what was once unthinkable—a third season.

I’ve seen the first five minutes of the premiere and they’re pretty intense as the new federal government moves in to restore order and stop the fighting between Jericho and New Bern.

And here’s something interesting. In the world of “Jericho,” the country is split in two with capitals in Cheyenne, Wyoming and—are you ready for this?—Columbus, Ohio…

“Jericho” premieres Tuesday, February 12th at 10 p.m. on CBS…