How many seasons and episodes does The Orville have?

The Orville has 3 seasons and 36 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 10, 2017 to August 4, 2022.

Is The Orville renewed, ended, or canceled?

The Orville is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.

How long does it take to binge watch The Orville?

It takes 26h 47m (1607 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Orville. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 14 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 26.8 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 14 days.

Where can you stream or watch The Orville?

The Orville is available for streaming on Hulu. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for The Orville?

The Orville has an official content rating of TV-14.

Who are the lead actors in The Orville?

The primary ensemble cast includes Seth MacFarlane as Capt. Ed Mercer (age 52), Adrianne Palicki as Cmdr. Kelly Grayson (age 43), Penny Johnson Jerald as Dr. Claire Finn (age 65), Scott Grimes as Lt. Gordon Malloy (age 55).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch The Orville?

2017 · 3 Seasons · 36 Episodes · Total Runtime: 26h 47m (1,607 mins)

Total Watch Time

26h 47m

1,607 minutes of non-stop content across all 36 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 26.8 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 14 days.

Average Episode Length

45 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

14 days

Finish by approximately Oct 9, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

27 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 22, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

14 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 9, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

7 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 2, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

4 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 29, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 26h 47m 1.25× Speed: 21h 26m (saves 5.4h) 1.50× Speed: 17h 51m (saves 8.9h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1	12 episodes	8h 47m (527 mins)	44 mins/ep	32.8%
Season 2 Longest Season	14 episodes	10h 30m (630 mins)	45 mins/ep	39.2%
Season 3 Shortest Season	10 episodes	7h 30m (450 mins)	45 mins/ep	28%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The Orville

Can I binge-watch The Orville in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 26.8 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 14 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The Orville contains 26h 47m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of The Orville at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 14 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 9, 2026.

Which season of The Orville is the longest?

Season 2 is the longest season with a total runtime of 10h 30m across 14 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in The Orville?

The series consists of 36 episodes across 3 seasons, totaling 26h 47m (1,607 minutes) of screen time.