diff --git a/main.py b/main.py
index 88e33a6..2829eb3 100644
--- a/main.py
+++ b/main.py
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ def get_blackouts(bill_id) -> list:
         return response.json().get("data", [])
     else:
         print(f"❌ Failed to get blackouts: {response.text}")
-        exit(1)
+        return []
 
 
 def load_blackouts() -> dict: