The phrase is the title of the 12th episode of Season 1 of the sci-fi drama Under the Dome . It originally aired on September 9, 2013. Episode Summary
: Joe and Norrie struggle to find a new hiding spot for the mini-dome while Big Jim’s goons search the town. [S1E12] Exigent Circumstances
The title is a play on the legal doctrine of , which allows law enforcement to conduct a search or seizure without a warrant during emergencies. The phrase is the title of the 12th
: Discusses the "erosion of the warrant requirement" in cases like United States v. MacDonald . [S1E12] Exigent Circumstances
"Under the Dome" Exigent Circumstances (TV Episode 2013) - IMDb
In this episode, the power dynamic in Chester's Mill shifts dramatically: