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The Best Episodes of The Orville Season 2

Every episode of The Orville Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Orville Season 2!

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Follow the crew of the not-so-functional exploratory ship in the Earth's interstellar fleet, 400 years in the future.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Orville Season 2 Episode 1 - Ja'loja
    7.2/10(4050 votes)

    #1 - Ja'loja

    S2:E1

    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.

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  2. The Orville Season 2 Episode 2 - Primal Urges
    6.7/10(4262 votes)

    #2 - Primal Urges

    S2:E2

    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.

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  3. The Orville Season 2 Episode 3 - Home
    8.1/10(4189 votes)

    #3 - Home

    S2:E3

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

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  4. The Orville Season 2 Episode 4 - Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes
    8.2/10(3900 votes)

    #4 - Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes

    S2:E4

    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.

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  5. The Orville Season 2 Episode 5 - All the World is Birthday Cake
    7.3/10(3582 votes)

    #5 - All the World is Birthday Cake

    S2:E5

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

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  6. The Orville Season 2 Episode 6 - A Happy Refrain
    8.1/10(4291 votes)

    #6 - A Happy Refrain

    S2:E6

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

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  8. The Orville Season 2 Episode 7 - Deflectors
    7.6/10(3441 votes)

    #7 - Deflectors

    S2:E7

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

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  9. The Orville Season 2 Episode 8 - Identity (1)
    9.0/10(4806 votes)

    #8 - Identity (1)

    S2:E8

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

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  10. The Orville Season 2 Episode 9 - Identity (2)
    9.0/10(4463 votes)

    #9 - Identity (2)

    S2:E9

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

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  11. The Orville Season 2 Episode 10 - Blood of Patriots
    7.8/10(3020 votes)

    #10 - Blood of Patriots

    S2:E10

    Ed must initiate peace talks with the Krill.

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  12. The Orville Season 2 Episode 11 - Lasting Impressions
    8.8/10(5007 votes)

    #11 - Lasting Impressions

    S2:E11

    The Orville crew members open a time capsule from 2015.

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  13. The Orville Season 2 Episode 12 - Sanctuary
    8.2/10(3279 votes)

    #12 - Sanctuary

    S2:E12

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

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  14. The Orville Season 2 Episode 13 - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
    8.2/10(2993 votes)

    #13 - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

    S2:E13

    A time distortion affects Ed and Kelly's relationship.

    Director:Gary S. Rake
    Writer:Janet Lin

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  15. The Orville Season 2 Episode 14 - The Road Not Taken
    8.5/10(3112 votes)

    #14 - The Road Not Taken

    S2:E14

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

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Ja'loja" is the best rated episode of "The Orville" season 2. It scored 7.2/10 based on 4050 votes. Directed by Seth MacFarlane and written by Seth MacFarlane, it aired on 12/30/2018. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Primal Urges".