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The Orville S2E7 — Deflectors

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The Orville•Season 2•Episode 7

Deflectors

7.6/10 · 3,564 votesFeb 14, 201948 min

Ranked #11 of 14 in Season 2•−0.4 vs season avg

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

Directed bySeth MacFarlane

Written byDavid A. Goodman

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Cast8

Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane

Capt. Ed Mercer

Adrianne Palicki

Adrianne Palicki

Cmdr. Kelly Grayson

Penny Johnson Jerald

Penny Johnson Jerald

Dr. Claire Finn

Scott Grimes

Scott Grimes

Lt. Gordon Malloy

Peter Macon

Peter Macon

Lt. Cmdr. Bortus

Jessica Szohr

Jessica Szohr

Talla Keyali

J. Lee

J. Lee

John LaMarr

Mark Jackson

Mark Jackson

Isaac

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Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane

Director

David A. Goodman

David A. Goodman

Writer

Lex Cassar

Lex Cassar

Concept Artist

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Episode Summary

"Deflectors" is episode 7 of The Orville season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 3,564 votes, ranking #11 of 14 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Seth MacFarlane and written by David A. Goodman, it aired on February 14, 2019.

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