The Orville 2017
“New home. New missions.”
What is The Orville?
The Orville is an American science fiction comedy drama television series created by Seth MacFarlane. Set 400 years in the future, the program follows the crew of the U.S.S.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 36
- First aired
- Sep 10, 2017
- Last aired
- Aug 4, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX, Hulu
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview
The Orville is an American science fiction comedy drama television series created by Seth MacFarlane. Set 400 years in the future, the program follows the crew of the U.S.S. Orville, a mid-level exploratory spaceship serving in the Planetary Union's fleet. The series features Seth MacFarlane as the protagonist Ed Mercer, who serves as the ship's captain. The crew navigates the mysteries of the universe while managing the complexities of their own interpersonal relations. The cast also includes Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, and Scott Grimes. The show, which aired from 2017 to 2022, received a renewal for a second season in 2017 and a third season in 2019, the latter of which was titled New Horizons. In 2018, the production won the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Television Series. The series is available for streaming on platforms such as Hulu and Disney+, and is also available for purchase through various digital retailers and on physical media formats like DVD and Blu-ray.
Should you watch it?
“An exploratory crew navigates the mysteries of space and personal relationships 400 years in the future.”
- engaging space exploration
- complex character dynamics
- tonal shifts between comedy and drama
Watch it if you enjoy science fiction series that blend humor with interstellar adventure.
The series is a science fiction comedy drama set in the 25th century.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Old Wounds Sep 10, 2017
- E2 Command Performance Sep 17, 2017
- E3 About a Girl Sep 21, 2017
- E4 If the Stars Should Appear Sep 28, 2017
- E5 Pria Oct 5, 2017
- E6 Krill Oct 12, 2017
- E7 Majority Rule Oct 26, 2017
- E8 Into the Fold Nov 2, 2017
- E9 Cupid's Dagger Nov 9, 2017
- E10 Firestorm Nov 16, 2017
- E11 New Dimensions Nov 30, 2017
- E12 Mad Idolatry Dec 7, 2017
Season 2 · 14 episodes
- E1 Ja'loja Dec 30, 2018
- E2 Primal Urges Jan 3, 2019
- E3 Home Jan 10, 2019
- E4 Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes Jan 17, 2019
- E5 All the World is Birthday Cake Jan 24, 2019
- E6 A Happy Refrain Jan 31, 2019
- E7 Deflectors Feb 14, 2019
- E8 Identity (1) Feb 21, 2019
- E9 Identity (2) Feb 28, 2019
- E10 Blood of Patriots Mar 7, 2019
- E11 Lasting Impressions Mar 21, 2019
- E12 Sanctuary Apr 11, 2019
- E13 Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Apr 18, 2019
- E14 The Road Not Taken Apr 25, 2019
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Electric Sheep Jun 2, 2022
- E2 Shadow Realms Jun 9, 2022
- E3 Mortality Paradox Jun 16, 2022
- E4 Gently Falling Rain Jun 23, 2022
- E5 A Tale of Two Topas Jun 30, 2022
- E6 Twice in a Lifetime Jul 7, 2022
- E7 From Unknown Graves Jul 14, 2022
- E8 Midnight Blue Jul 21, 2022
- E9 Domino Jul 28, 2022
- E10 Future Unknown Aug 4, 2022
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by Seth MacFarlane.
When is the series set?
The show is set 400 years in the future, specifically in the 25th century.
Who stars in the show?
The series stars Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, and Scott Grimes.
What is the premise?
It follows the crew of a mid-level exploratory spaceship as they navigate space and their interpersonal relations.
Has the show received any awards?
The series won the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Television Series in 2018.