Hardcore fans of Jericho allowed the series a brief second season run but declining viewer numbers has forced CBS to cancel the series. When only eight episodes of the show were ordered for a second season, writers and producers could see the thin line they walked and produced two possible endings - the first ended with a cliff hanger leading into season three. However, viewers will be seeing the second ending, bringing more closure to fans of the ill-fated series.
Source: Hollywood Reporter