The Orville_
"New home. New missions."
Follow the crew of the not-so-functional exploratory ship in the Earth's interstellar fleet, 400 years in the future.
Created By
Seth MacFarlane
Network
FOX
Episodes
36
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
The Orville has 3 seasons with 36 episodes spanning 2017-2022.
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Rating
With a 7.6/10 rating from 1,334 votes, The Orville is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Orville first aired 9 years ago in 2017.
CAST (9)
SEASONS (3 seasons, 36 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Old Wounds
It's 2417, and the Planetary Union promotes Ed Mercer to Captain of the exploratory vessel The U.S.S. Orville. Ed's enthusiasm for his new position is…
02
Command Performance
When Ed and Kelly are tricked by a hologram of a ship in distress and find themselves prisoners in a replica of their former home,…
03
About a Girl
The Orville crew is divided between cultures when Bortus and Klyden debate if their newly born offspring should receive a controversial surgery.
04
If the Stars Should Appear
Ed and the Orville crew encounter a massive vessel adrift in space, which is in danger of colliding with a star. While some of the…
05
Pria
After the crew saves a stranded ship and its attractive captain, Ed becomes smitten with the Orville’s new guest, while Kelly suspects all is not…
06
Krill
After the Orville crew defeats a Krill attack on a brand-new colony, the Union sends Ed and Gordon on a dangerous undercover mission to infiltrate…
07
Majority Rule
When two Union anthropologists go missing on a planet similar to 21st century Earth, Ed sends a team led by Kelly to find them, but…
08
Into the Fold
Ed and the crew set out to save Dr. Finn, her two sons and Isaac after their shuttle gets thrown into uncharted space and they…
09
Cupid's Dagger
The Orville is called to mediate a peace treaty between two warring cultures, but tensions run even higher between Ed and Kelly when a familiar…
10
Firestorm
When a fire breaks out on The Orville and a crew member dies, Alara begins to question if she is fit for her job, just…
11
New Dimensions
Kelly discovers that Lt. John Lamarr is smarter than he lets on. So, she pushes Ed to consider him for a key leadership position on…
12
Mad Idolatry
Ed and Kelly consider the possibility of reforging their relationship, but Kelly soon crash-lands on a planet in another universe with Isaac and Gordon.
SEASON 2
01
Ja'loja
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…
02
Primal Urges
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…
03
Home
Ed, Gordon and Alara visit Alara's home planet of Xelayah.
04
Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes
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.
05
All the World is Birthday Cake
The Orville makes First Contact and a new crew member joins the ship.
06
A Happy Refrain
The Orville crew is surprised when Claire's personal life takes an unexpected turn, and Gordon makes an unusual grooming suggestion to Bortus.
07
Deflectors
One of Bortus's old lovers is assigned to help upgrade the ships defences and makes a surprising admission to Talla.
08
Identity (1)
Ed and the crew travel to Isaac's home planet, Kaylon.
09
Identity (2)
The Kaylons take control of the Orville with the intention of destroying all biological lifeforms.
10
Blood of Patriots
Ed must initiate peace talks with the Krill.
11
Lasting Impressions
The Orville crew members open a time capsule from 2015.
12
Sanctuary
Ed discovers that Moclans aboard The Orville are harboring a secret.
13
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
A time distortion affects Ed and Kelly's relationship.
14
The Road Not Taken
The crew must contend with the disastrous fallout from Kelly's decision.
SEASON 3New Horizons
01
Electric Sheep
The Orville crew deals with the interpersonal aftermath of the battle against the Kaylon.
02
Shadow Realms
The Orville explores a mysterious region of space.
03
Mortality Paradox
The Orville crew discovers signs of a modern civilization on a planet known to be uninhabited.
04
Gently Falling Rain
The Orville crew leads a Union delegation to sign a peace treaty with the Krill.
05
A Tale of Two Topas
Tensions between Kelly and the Moclans result when she helps Topa prepare for the Union Point entrance exam.
06
Twice in a Lifetime
The crew must rescue Gordon from a distant yet familiar world.
07
From Unknown Graves
The Orville discovers a Kaylon with a very special ability.
08
Midnight Blue
The crew visit Haveena's sanctuary world and embark on a journey that may leave the Union more vulnerable.
09
Domino
The creation of a powerful new weapon puts the Orville crew — and the entire Union — in a political and ethical quandary.
10
Future Unknown
A celebration is underway aboard the ship.
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
36
Episodes
Returning Series
Status
CREW
Creator
Seth MacFarlane
Showrunner
Liz Heldens
Showrunner
Brannon Braga
Showrunner
David A. Goodman
Showrunner
Jason Clark
Showrunner
Jason Clarke
Showrunner
Jon Favreau
NETWORKS (2)
FOX
Hulu
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Orville about?
Follow the crew of the not-so-functional exploratory ship in the Earth's interstellar fleet, 400 years in the future.
Where can I watch The Orville?
The Orville is available on Disney+, Hotstar, VI movies and tv, Hulu. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Orville have?
The Orville has 3 seasons with 36 episodes total.
Who created The Orville?
The Orville was created by Seth MacFarlane.
Who stars in The Orville?
The cast of The Orville includes Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon.
What is the rating of The Orville?
The Orville has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 1,334 votes on TMDB.
Is The Orville still running?
The Orville is currently active with a status of "Returning Series."
GENRES (3)
Drama
Comedy
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
