Last time CBS tried to cancel the apocalyptic series, "Jericho" fans famously and successfully joined forces and flooded the network's offices with peanuts (in reference to the first season's finale) insisting that the show remained on the air. However, no such move will do the trick this time.

Unfortunately, CBS execs determined that the resurrected series had not generated big enough ratings and the network announced today that the March 25 episode would be the series’ finale.

"Without question, there are passionate viewers watching this program; we simply wish there were more," said CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler. "We thank an engaged and spirited fan base for keeping the show alive this long, and an outstanding team of producers, cast and crew that went through creative hoops to deliver a compelling, high-quality second season.

"We have no regrets bringing the show back for a second try. We listened to our viewers, gave the series an opportunity to grow, and the producers put a great story on the screen. We're proud of everyone's efforts."

About 12 million people saw "Jericho’s" series premiere. Then, ratings plummeted after the show returned from a three-month hiatus. Only 7 million saw the premiere of "Jericho’s" revival. The most recent episodes have averaged about a 1.9 rating among adults 18 to 49, making the second season's Nielsen ratings even lower than the first.

CBS attempted to scrap the series, which follows the fate of a small Kansas town after a series of nuclear attacks devastates the United States, in May last year, after its first season causing a major fan campaign which ultimately determined the network to order another seven episodes, which premiered in February 2008.

Tuesday's finale however, won't entirely end the series' storyline, leaving a small gap to the possibility that "Jericho" might get picked up by a cable network. But given the huge production costs, that is highly unlikely. Although CBS would not confirm the rumor, an announcement was believed to be imminent.

"'Jericho' is unique because the fans saved it -- watching it on the Internet and streaming and iTunes downloads, all those things that are not being counted," said executive producer Carol Barbee in a recent interview. "That's what 'Jericho' will be known for."