In a 5-4 decision, the court rules the FCC has the authority to crack down on the 'foul-mouthed glitteratae from Hollywood.' The ruling allows huge fines on broadcasters for airing a single expletive. The Supreme Court said today that TV viewers should not be hit with the "F-word" or the "S-word" during prime-time broadcasts, upholding the government's power to impose huge fines on broadcasters for airing a single expletive.