Russell starts a confrontation when he and a few men try to steal salt from the mines in Jericho. Accidental shots increase the tension between the two neighboring towns. Jake and Maggie meet in jail and together plan an escape.
Season 1 Episode 20 of Jericho resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
A drama about what happens when a nuclear mushroom cloud suddenly appears on the horizon, plunging the residents of a small, peaceful Kansas town into chaos, leaving them completely isolated and wondering if they're the only Americans left alive. Fear of the unknown propels Jericho into social, psychological and physical mayhem when all communication and power is shut down. The town starts to come apart at the seams as terror, anger and confusion bring out the very worst in some residents. But in this time of crisis, as sensible people become paranoid, personal agendas take over and well-kept secrets threaten to be revealed, some people will find an inner strength they never knew they had and the most unlikely heroes will emerge.