The Best Episodes of The Orville Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.2/10(51 votes)

   #1 - Ja'loja

   S2:E112/30/2018

   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.

   Director:Seth MacFarlane

   Writer:Seth MacFarlane

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   Director:Seth MacFarlane

   Writer:Seth MacFarlane
2. 

   6.3/10(46 votes)

   #2 - Primal Urges

   S2:E21/3/2019

   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.

   Director:Kevin Hooks

   Writer:Wellesley Wild

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   Director:Kevin Hooks

   Writer:Wellesley Wild
3. 

   7.3/10(44 votes)

   #3 - Home

   S2:E31/10/2019

   Ed, Gordon and Alara visit Alara's home planet of Xelayah.

   Director:Jon Cassar

   Writer:Cherry Chevapravatdumrong

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   Director:Jon Cassar

   Writer:Cherry Chevapravatdumrong
4. 

   7.6/10(44 votes)

   #4 - Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes

   S2:E41/17/2019

   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.

   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writers:Brannon Braga, André Bormanis

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   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writers:Brannon Braga, André Bormanis
5. 

   7.1/10(44 votes)

   #5 - All the World is Birthday Cake

   S2:E51/24/2019

   The Orville makes First Contact and a new crew member joins the ship.

   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writer:Seth MacFarlane

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   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writer:Seth MacFarlane
6. 

   7.8/10(45 votes)

   #6 - A Happy Refrain

   S2:E61/31/2019

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

   Director:Seth MacFarlane

   Writer:Seth MacFarlane

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   Director:Seth MacFarlane

   Writer:Seth MacFarlane
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7. 

   7.3/10(42 votes)

   #7 - Deflectors

   S2:E72/14/2019

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

   Director:Seth MacFarlane

   Writer:David A. Goodman

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   Director:Seth MacFarlane

   Writer:David A. Goodman
8. 

   8.3/10(48 votes)

   #8 - Identity (1)

   S2:E82/21/2019

   Ed and the crew travel to Isaac's home planet, Kaylon.

   Director:Jon Cassar

   Writers:Brannon Braga, André Bormanis

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   Director:Jon Cassar

   Writers:Brannon Braga, André Bormanis
9. 

   8.4/10(48 votes)

   #9 - Identity (2)

   S2:E92/28/2019

   The Kaylons take control of the Orville with the intention of destroying all biological lifeforms.

   Director:Jon Cassar

   Writer:Seth MacFarlane

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   Director:Jon Cassar

   Writer:Seth MacFarlane
10. 

    7.4/10(44 votes)

    #10 - Blood of Patriots

    S2:E103/7/2019

    Ed must initiate peace talks with the Krill.

    Director:Rebecca Rodriguez

    Writer:Seth MacFarlane

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    Director:Rebecca Rodriguez

    Writer:Seth MacFarlane
11. 

    8.2/10(49 votes)

    #11 - Lasting Impressions

    S2:E113/21/2019

    The Orville crew members open a time capsule from 2015.

    Director:Kelly Cronin

    Writer:Seth MacFarlane

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    Director:Kelly Cronin

    Writer:Seth MacFarlane
12. 

    7.5/10(41 votes)

    #12 - Sanctuary

    S2:E124/11/2019

    Ed discovers that Moclans aboard The Orville are harboring a secret.

    Director:Jonathan Frakes

    Writer:Joe Menosky

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    Director:Jonathan Frakes

    Writer:Joe Menosky
13. 

    7.5/10(42 votes)

    #13 - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

    S2:E134/18/2019

    A time distortion affects Ed and Kelly's relationship.

    Director:Gary S. Rake

    Writer:Janet Lin

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    Director:Gary S. Rake

    Writer:Janet Lin
14. 

    7.8/10(40 votes)

    #14 - The Road Not Taken

    S2:E144/25/2019

    The crew must contend with the disastrous fallout from Kelly's decision.

    Director:Gary S. Rake

    Writer:David A. Goodman

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    Director:Gary S. Rake

    Writer:David A. Goodman