Archives Episodes

Summary The Orville crew deals with the interpersonal aftermath of the battle against the Kaylon. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. The Orville running at cruising speed.

Summary The crew must contend with the disastrous fallout from Kelly’s decision. Our Take A well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Summary A time distortion affects Ed and Kelly’s relationship. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Orville keeps its grip throughout.

Summary Ed discovers that Moclans aboard The Orville are harboring a secret. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Orville works.

Summary The Orville crew members open a time capsule from 2015. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary Ed must initiate peace talks with the Krill. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why The Orville works.

Summary Kaylon leadership overpowers the crew of The Orville, then they lead a Kaylon armada to Earth for a battle to eliminate all biological life. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Summary After 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 try to convince Kaylon leadership to join the Planetary…

Summary A 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 is stigmatized on Moclus, and would result in a…

Summary The Orville crew is surprised when Claire’s personal life takes an unexpected turn, and Gordon makes an unusual grooming suggestion to Bortus. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but The Orville keeps its grip throughout.