Best Episodes
Follow the crew of the not-so-functional exploratory ship in the Earth's interstellar fleet, 400 years in the future.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.
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Ed and the crew race to save a small group of survivors on a planet about to be destroyed by its sun. Meanwhile, Bortus and Klyden start marriage counseling when Bortus' obsession with the ship's simulation room gets out of hand.
The episode was rated 7.30 from 2584 votes.
As The Orville heads towards Moclus for Bortus' special once-a-year ceremony, Ed discovers Kelly has moved on and has started dating. Meanwhile, Gordon asks for John's help in getting game, and Claire turns to Isaac for parenting advice.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 2792 votes.
The Orville makes First Contact and a new crew member joins the ship.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 2527 votes.
One of Bortus's old lovers is assigned to help upgrade the ships defences and makes a surprising admission to Talla.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 2329 votes.
Ed must initiate peace talks with the Krill.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 2308 votes.
Ed, Gordon and Alara visit Alara's home planet of Xelayah.
The episode was rated 7.70 from 2608 votes.
The Orville crew is surprised when Claire's personal life takes an unexpected turn, and Gordon makes an unusual grooming suggestion to Bortus.
The episode was rated 7.72 from 2481 votes.
Ed finds himself behind enemy lines when he crash-lands on a mysterious planet. Meanwhile, Kelly questions why Gordon wants to take the Command Test.
The episode was rated 7.78 from 2581 votes.
A time distortion affects Ed and Kelly's relationship.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 2332 votes.
Ed discovers that Moclans aboard The Orville are harboring a secret.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 2351 votes.
The Orville crew members open a time capsule from 2015.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 2501 votes.
The crew must contend with the disastrous fallout from Kelly's decision.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 2381 votes.
Ed and the crew travel to Isaac's home planet, Kaylon.
The episode was rated 8.05 from 2456 votes.
The Kaylons take control of the Orville with the intention of destroying all biological lifeforms.
The episode was rated 8.13 from 2408 votes.
