Follow the crew of the not-so-functional exploratory ship in the Earth's interstellar fleet, 400 years in the future.
The best episode of "The Orville" season 2 is "Ja'loja", rated 7.1/10 from 3874 user votes. It was directed by Seth MacFarlane and written by Seth MacFarlane. "Ja'loja" aired on 12/30/2018 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Primal Urges".
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
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
Ed, Gordon and Alara visit Alara's home planet of Xelayah.
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Cherry Chevapravatdumrong
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
Writer: Brannon Braga, André Bormanis
The Orville makes First Contact and a new crew member joins the ship.
Director: Robert Duncan McNeill
Writer: Seth MacFarlane
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
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
Ed and the crew travel to Isaac's home planet, Kaylon.
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Brannon Braga, André Bormanis
The Kaylons take control of the Orville with the intention of destroying all biological lifeforms.
Director: Jon Cassar
Writer: Seth MacFarlane
Ed must initiate peace talks with the Krill.
Director: Rebecca Rodriguez
Writer: Seth MacFarlane
The Orville crew members open a time capsule from 2015.
Director: Kelly Cronin
Writer: Seth MacFarlane
Ed discovers that Moclans aboard The Orville are harboring a secret.
Director: Jonathan Frakes
Writer: Joe Menosky
A time distortion affects Ed and Kelly's relationship.
Director: Gary S. Rake
Writer: Janet Lin
The crew must contend with the disastrous fallout from Kelly's decision.
Director: Gary S. Rake
Writer: David A. Goodman