In this episode, circumstances involving a volcanic planet cause the Enterprise crew to begin shrinking. As they get tinier and tinier, they must activate their ship's functions in creative ways. The question is why is this happening to them. We eventually find the answer as we watch an intergalactic version of "Horton Hears a Who." As is often the case with Star Trek, the characters seem to be able to land on their feet without the help of any real research. The final solution to all this is quite laughable.