A solitary physics professor discovers that the sun is on the verge of extinction, leaving him and all of humanity with mere hours to live. In this fleeting time, Stan decides to make up for years of missed opportunities. He pursues and proposes to Leslie, a woman he's known for two years but never taken a romantic interest in. Initially confused, Leslie becomes increasingly captivated by Stan until she learns the shocking reason behind his sudden affection. Adapted from a short story by renowned sci-fi author Larry Niven, this episode challenges its characters to confront both mortality and their personal aspirations, leading to unexpected outcomes.
Show
The Outer Limits (1995)
Episode
S02E12
Air Date
Apr 12, 1996
Season 2 Episodes
S02E01
A Stitch in Time
S02E02
Resurrection
S02E03
Unnatural Selection
S02E04
I Hear You Calling
S02E05
Mind Over Matter
S02E06
Beyond the Veil
S02E07
First Anniversary
S02E08
Straight and Narrow
S02E09
Trial by Fire
S02E10
Worlds Apart
S02E11
The Refuge
S02E12
Inconstant Moon
S02E13
From Within
S02E14
The Heist
S02E15
Afterlife
S02E16
The Deprogrammers
S02E17
Paradise
S02E18
The Light Brigade
S02E19
Falling Star
S02E20
Out of Body
S02E21
Vanishing Act
S02E22
The Sentence