Stardate: Unknown Upon entering a red dwarf system, Voyager is jarred by a massive shockwave. The crew soon discover that the origin of the shockwave is a planet where all life has been destroyed. Janeway, Tuvok, Torres, and Paris beam down to the planet and begin their investigation. However, when Janeway and Paris try to beam off of the planet, they are thrown back into the past. There, they come into contact with the planet's civilization that would be annihilated within hours.

Logan and his friend Gator are determined to beat Matt and Barnett in a rubber ducky contest so that Logan can win the cash prize and not have to marry a rich widow to stay in the country. Mitch's new relationship with Tracy comes under the scrutiny of his disapproving mother but Tracy hides a secret from Mitch.