The Best Episodes of The Orville Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.0/10(4965 votes)

   #1 - Identity (1)

   S2:E82/21/2019

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

   Director:Jon Cassar

   Writers:André Bormanis, Brannon Braga

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   Director:Jon Cassar

   Writers:André Bormanis, Brannon Braga
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   9.0/10(4624 votes)

   #2 - 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
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   8.8/10(5218 votes)

   #3 - 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
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   8.5/10(3244 votes)

   #4 - 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
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   8.2/10(4043 votes)

   #5 - 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:André Bormanis, Brannon Braga

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   Director:Robert Duncan McNeill

   Writers:André Bormanis, Brannon Braga
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   8.2/10(3414 votes)

   #6 - 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
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   8.2/10(3131 votes)

   #7 - 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
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   8.1/10(4337 votes)

   #8 - 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
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   8.1/10(4431 votes)

   #9 - 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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    7.8/10(3141 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
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    7.6/10(3564 votes)

    #11 - 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
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    7.3/10(3704 votes)

    #12 - 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
13. 

    7.2/10(4189 votes)

    #13 - 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
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    6.6/10(4403 votes)

    #14 - 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