Ugh... this show gets bogged down by its underlying desire to be like Lost. I know, the whole mystery/thriller thing is popular these days, but it feels so forced.

As a Political Science major, a show about the world after an earthshaking event like nuclear holocaust is incredibly interesting to me. How would society react? Would chaos and tribal order take over? Would there be a complete breakdown in the chain of command resulting in regional governments and six presidents? These are all great questions, but they don't really get addressed because most of the focus is on bloody Hawkins and his increasingly tedious story-line.

And I don't think that this show accurately depicts how life would be either. The biggest problem? Where is the church in all of this? We saw people gathering in the church during one of the first episodes and that was it. I guarantee you that for most of the population, that would be the first thing they do. And what about Gracie's store? After nuclear bombs wipe out 100 million people, I don't think property rights are respected. Those idiots in Jericho let her gouge them for months and she (despite being portrayed as a kind, old lady) was happily robbing the townsfolk blind without any moral red flags going up in her head.

Anyway, that's my rant. All that being said, I still watch it because I'm into the storyline for the long haul. I can't quit and then spend my time wondering what ever became of that show. Besides, it does provide some entertainment value along with the frustration it brings, so it beats doing nothing.

Hey, that should be the catchphrase for the Jericho TV previews! I can just hear that deep, raspy TV voice-over guy: "Don't miss Jericho, Wednesdays at 9, 8 central... hey, it beats doing nothing."

I like this show and actually think that it has improved since it has come back from its break. I don't think it tries to be anything like Lost at all. It does seem suspenceful at times but so are a lot of shows. I hope it gets renewed next year or if not they will give the writers enough time to wrap the story up. It is hokey much of the time but what is wrong with that? Just fun to watch!

I'm not sure why I still watch this show. Its most likely due to the fact I have DVR and watch mindless shows after work due to job stress. This show is getting worse. Where are they Kansas? Is it blizzard conditions now? A car pins his leg and nothing is wrong with Jake? There are 1000 people dead walking to Mexico because they walked a distance and counted the body in the grass? Does the show not have enough money to put "extras" out there to play dead? Dumb Dumb and Dumber is Jericho.

I do love the recap it is very entertaining!

Screampillar, your Jericho recaps are hilarious. Stanley and Mimi are def the best part of the show... more Stimi!

i wonder how much precious gas they used to rescue Jake. wouldn't it make more sense to try and find food in abandoned houses/stores/warehouses--you know something that might not be contaminated. and wouldn't it make more sense to have people share the same living spaces--sharing heat and such? but what do i know?

Sarah looks so much like Katherine Heigl that its distracting.

The only reason I'm still watching is to get the most out of Screampillar's recaps! The best!

This episode was great fun, too, especially if you look at the picture of the overturned truck and notice that it would have been so easy for Mimi alone to free Jake if instead of trying to lift the engine, she'd just hung on to the rear end of the truck and pulled down. I guess the concept of LEVERS hasn't yet reached Kansas, huh?