The team goes after Savage's operation in Norway in 1975, but the mission goes bad when Savage detonates the nuclear warhead he is trying to sell. Atom loses a piece of his suit's technology, and Martin contacts his younger self in 1975 in the hopes of finding it. Meanwhile, Carter and Kendra learn of a dagger that can kill Savage for good, but Kendra has to recall her first life in order to use it.

The team gets a lead on Vandal in 1986, and travels to Russia to discover what he's trying to create. While Len and Ray try to get close to the lead scientist, Rip entertains an offer from the Time Masters Council.