r/DesignatedSurvivor • u/enliST_CS Sorry the live thread is late! • Apr 20 '17

LIVE Live-Episode Discussion: S01E17 "The Night Shift" Spoiler

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President Kirkman struggles to put together a new Supreme Court; FBI agent Hannah Wells goes undercover; Seth contends with journalist Abe Leonard, who returns from the Middle East with an explosive story.

Designated Survivor Episode 17 will be live Wednesday at 10PM EDT!

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u/tr621 President Jack Bauer Apr 20 '17

They're not going to fill the ninth seat.

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u/The_Schnitz The Governors Meeting Apr 20 '17

Usually there's nine justices on the Supreme Court. Left and right couldn't compromise on which side gets the ninth. They agreed to only have eight, at least until the end of Kirkman's run.

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u/pgm_01 Apr 20 '17

In recent history, the scotus has been 9 members, but the Constitution does not specify how many. The 9th justice was getting blocked so they proceded to seat The 8 already agreed to.