The Best Episodes Directed By Seth Macfarlane

Every TV Episode Directed by Seth Macfarlane Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for He's Gotta Have It
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #1 - He's Gotta Have It

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    S1:E7

    As the end of the school year approaches, Ted plots to help John lose his virginity after John learns he is the last virgin in school.

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    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #2 - A Happy Refrain

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    S2:E6

    The Orville crew is surprised when Claire's personal life takes an unexpected turn, and Gordon makes an unusual grooming suggestion to Bortus.

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    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #3 - My Two Dads

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    S1:E2

    Ted and John's plan to exact revenge on the school bully inadvertently puts them in a parental role. Matty agrees to get a colonoscopy… on one condition.

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    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Subways, Bicycles and Automobiles

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    S1:E4

    Ted's plan to spend Halloween with John is thwarted when Blaire forces him to be her designated driver for the night. Susan tries to cheer John up by finding him a new friend.

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    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Just Say Yes

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    S1:E1

    When Matty makes Ted go to school with John, Ted immediately decides to get expelled.

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    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Ejectile Dysfunction

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    S1:E3

    Ted and John go to extraordinary lengths so that John can watch his first adult film. Matty and Susan's disappointing night out leads Susan to question their relationship.

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    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Desperately Seeking Susan

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    S1:E5

    Blaire convinces Matty and Susan to let Ted act as their marriage therapist. After the session, Ted, John and Blaire encourage Susan to pursue the career she abandoned long ago.

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    7.3/10(33 votes)

    #8 - Deflectors

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    S2:E7

    One of Bortus's old lovers is assigned to help upgrade the ships defences and makes a surprising admission to Talla.

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    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #9 - From Unknown Graves

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    S3:E7

    The Orville discovers a Kaylon with a very special ability.

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    7.1/10(43 votes)

    #10 - Ja'loja

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    S2:E1

    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.

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  11. Background image for Death Has a Shadow
    7.1/10(62 votes)

    #11 - Death Has a Shadow

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    S1:E1

    After Peter heavily drinks at a bachelor party, even though he told Lois he would not, he gets fired from his job at the Happy-go-Lucky toy factory for being hung over. Peter soon applies for welfare, but after a mix-up, gets sent a check for $150,000. Eventually, Lois finds out, and Peter decides to return the money by dumping it from a blimp at the Super Bowl. He is arrested as a result, and his family ends up coming to his rescue.

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    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Future Unknown

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    S3:E10

    A celebration is underway aboard the ship.

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    6.8/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Loud Night

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    S1:E6

    Matty's unorthodox Christmas wish is granted, completely upending the Bennett family dynamic. A trip to church gets John and Ted wondering about Ted's miraculous origin.

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    6.2/10(31 votes)

    #14 - A Tale of Two Topas

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    S3:E5

    Tensions between Kelly and the Moclans result when she helps Topa prepare for the Union Point entrance exam.

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Seth MacFarlane Ratings Summary

"He's Gotta Have It" is the best rated episode directed by Seth MacFarlane. It scored 8.1/10 based on 15 votes. It was written by Paul Corrigan. It aired on 1/11/2024 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "A Happy Refrain".