Season Guide
The Orville — Season 2
Season 2 Review
Season 2 of The Orville premiered 2018-12-30 and ran 14 episodes through 2019-04-25.
Episodes
1
SummaryAs 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,…
2
SummaryEd 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…
3
SummaryEd, Gordon and Alara visit Alara's home planet of Xelayah.Our TakeConfident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.
4
SummaryEd finds himself behind enemy lines when he crash-lands on a mysterious planet. Meanwhile, Kelly questions why Gordon wants to take the Command Test.Our TakeA well-built episode with more hits…
5
SummaryThe Orville makes First Contact and a new crewmember joins the ship.Our TakeVery good — not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Orville works.
6
SummaryThe Orville crew is surprised when Claire's personal life takes an unexpected turn, and Gordon makes an unusual grooming suggestion to Bortus.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles,…
7
SummaryA famous engineer from Moclus comes aboard the Orville to upgrade the deflectors. He tells Talla that he is attracted to her, but in secret, since being attracted to females…
8
SummaryAfter Isaac suddenly shuts down, the USS Orville journeys to his home world of Kaylon 1 in an attempt to save him. While there, Captain Mercer takes the opportunity to…
9
SummaryKaylon leadership overpowers the crew of The Orville, then they lead a Kaylon armada to Earth for a battle to eliminate all biological life.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine…
10
SummaryEd must initiate peace talks with the Krill.Our TakeVery good — not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Orville works.
11
SummaryThe Orville crew members open a time capsule from 2015.Our TakeSolid, satisfying television. The season's engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
12
SummaryEd discovers that Moclans aboard The Orville are harboring a secret.Our TakeVery good — not the series' peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Orville works.
13
SummaryA time distortion affects Ed and Kelly's relationship.Our TakeA strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Orville keeps its grip throughout.
14
SummaryThe crew must contend with the disastrous fallout from Kelly's decision.Our TakeA well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.