Mission Log: The Orville
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An episode-by-episode discussion of "The Orville," examining the morals, meanings and messages in each story.
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Jul 19, 2023
Supplemental 08 - David Cabeza
Mike and Jessica welcome P.J. from Orville Nation and get inside the the making of The Orville comics with artist David Cabeza, plus a visit with Elyse Hargreaves from Phoenix Development with an update on upcoming Orville games and a give-away!
LINKS:
David Cabeza’s ArtStation
Phoenix Development on Itch.io
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Support Mission Log: The Orville by picking up The Orville Library Edition Vol. 1.
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Jul 5, 2023
218 - Artifacts
A renowned scientist boards the Orville for a ride to the discovery of a lifetime. But is he motivated by pure research or something more sinister? Artifacts goes into the Mission Log.
Support Mission Log: The Orville – “Artifacts” is available in The Orville Library Edition Vol. 1.
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Jun 28, 2023
217 - Digressions
Did the alternate timeline from the end of the second season break your brain? Join Jessica and Mike as they go further down the alternate-universe rabbit hole as Digressions goes into the Mission Log.
Support Mission Log: The Orville – “Digressions” is available in The Orville Library Edition Vol. 1.
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Jun 21, 2023
216 - Heroes
Talla, LaMarr, and Dr. Finn visit a planet that Talla has been to before, only to find that it's under new management - whether the people living there like it or not. Heroes goes into the Mission Log.
Support Mission Log: The Orville – Order “Heroes Part 1” and “Heroes Part 2” now from Amazon! “Heroes” is also available in The Orville Library Edition Vol. 1.
Mike is also currently reading “Replay” by Ken Grimwood.
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Jun 14, 2023
215 - Launch Day
A planet long out of contact with the Union suddenly gets the attention of both the Union and the Krill, and Ed is assigned to find out what's happening there as Launch Day goes into the Mission Log.
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Jun 7, 2023
114 - The Word Of Avis
The Orville crew intercept a ship of Union citizens who all have something in common: their desire to leave the Union and hear the Word of Avis. Our journey into the official Orville comics continues as The Word of Avis goes into the Mission Log.
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May 31, 2023
113 - New Beginnings
The lingering aftermath of war, a tragic ending, and a surprising number of penguins for a desert planet. This week, Jessica and Mike begin covering the official Orville comics as New Beginnings goes into the Mission Log.
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Mar 15, 2023
Supplemental 07 - Joel McNeely
The Orville: New Horizons soundtrack has arrived, and we talk to The Orville composer Joel McNeely about his work on the season (and recording an orchestra in a pandemic), collaborating with Seth MacFarlane, and more!
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Feb 15, 2023
Supplemental 06 - Brannon Braga: The Orville Years
Our in-depth interview with Brannon Braga, The Orville's executive producer and frequent writer/director, continues, covering the work on other shows that brought him to collaborate with Seth MacFarlane on The Orville.
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Feb 8, 2023
Supplemental 05 - Brannon Braga: The Trek Years
The first part of an insightful, in-depth interview with Brannon Braga, The Orville's executive producer and frequent writer/director, covers his entry into the business, and his years in the Star Trek franchise. Stay tuned for part 2, coming soon, covering his work on The Orville.
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Sep 21, 2022
311 - Sympathy For The Devil
The world plunges into war, and one man seems to be at the center of it. But when the crew of the Orville suddenly appears, how real is that war? This week, the official Orville novella, Sympathy For The Devil, goes into the Mission Log.
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Aug 10, 2022
310 - Future Unknown
Love is in the air aboard the Orville - between Bortus and Klyden, between Isaac and Claire, between Gordon and an egg salad sandwich. This week, Future Unknown goes into the Mission Log.
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Aug 3, 2022
309 - Domino
The Moclans and the Krill form an alliance, forcing the Planetary Union to address the Kaylon threat. This week, Domino goes into the Mission Log.
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Jul 27, 2022
308 - Midnight Blue
What kind of day begins with Topa getting to meet her hero, and ends with the Planetary Union changed forever? This week, Midnight Blue goes into the Mission Log.
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Jul 20, 2022
307 - From Unknown Graves
The crew of the Orville takes an unconventional approach to diplomacy as a brilliant cyberneticist rehabilitates an injured Kaylon. This week From Unknown Graves goes into The Mission Log.
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Jul 13, 2022
306 - Twice in a Lifetime
The crew of The Orville sets out to rescue Gordon from a distant yet familiar world, dealing with potentially permanent consequences along the way as Twice in a Lifetime goes into the Mission Log.
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Jul 6, 2022
305 - A Tale of Two Topas
The Crew of The Orville excavates the ruins of an ancient civilization as Topa uncovers the truth about their past. This week A Tale of Two Topas goes into The Mission Log!
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Jun 29, 2022
304 - Gently Falling Rain
The Planetary Union and The Krill are close to signing a historic treaty, but political scandal and a populist movement threaten to derail the alliance as Gently Falling Rain goes into The Mission Log.
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Jun 22, 2022
303 - Mortality Paradox
Investigating a seemingly advanced planet, Captain Mercer and his senior officers are subjected to series of custom-made terrors, as "Mortality Paradox" goes into the Mission Log.
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Jun 15, 2022
302 - Shadow Realms
The USS Orville journeys through Krill Space, and the crew must survive the dangers of the Kalarr Expanse, as "Shadow Realms" goes into the Mission Log.
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Jun 3, 2022
301 - Electric Sheep
Crew members new and old take a moment to process the recent outbreak of hostilities with the Kaylons as the Orville undergoes refits, and Isaac receives a clear sign that he may no longer be welcome, as "Electric Sheep" goes into the Mission Log.
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Jun 1, 2022
Supplemental 04 - Tom Costantino
From editor to co-producer, Tom Costantino not only helps to make "The Orville", he's become one of the online voices of the production. On the eve of season 3, he gives us a peek behind the curtain of the show's storytelling and its work ethic.
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May 25, 2022
Supplemental 03 - Seth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane isn't just the creator of the Orville; he's also written and directed many of its episodes, as well as starring as Captain Ed Mercer. Mission Log: The Orville welcomes the Orville's Captain - both in front of and behind the cameras - for a chat about the show's past and future.
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May 11, 2022
Supplemental 02 - Andre Bormanis
Get to know writer, producer, and science consultant Andre Bormanis. Our conversation ranges from Star Trek to Carl Sagan to breaking stories for "The Orville," and cats... many, many cats.
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Apr 27, 2022
Supplemental 01 - David A. Goodman
He's a writer and producer responsible for great stories in Star Trek, The Orville, Family Guy and more. He has even taken us "Where No Fan Has Gone Before." This week, we're thrilled to welcome David A. Goodman to Mission Log: The Orville.
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Apr 13, 2022
214 - The Road Not Taken
Kelly's past self creates a disastrous alternate timeline that must be corrected as the season two finale of "The Orville" goes into the Mission Log. Join us for "The Road Not Taken."
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Apr 6, 2022
213 - Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
When a younger version of Kelly Grayson from the past shows up on The Orville, her presence there is complicated enough - even more so for Mercer and his First Officer's relationship. "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" goes into the Mission Log.
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Mar 23, 2022
212 - Sanctuary
Moclan tradition is put to the test when a secret cargo on The Orville is revealed: a female Moclan child! Join us when "Sanctuary" goes into the Mission Log.
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Mar 16, 2022
211 - Lasting Impressions
A time capsule, a cell phone, and a holographic simulation allow The Orville crew to experience the ancient past of 2015. Try to take a pass on the cigarettes, and join us when "Lasting Impressions" goes into the Mission Log.
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Mar 2, 2022
210 - Blood of Patriots
The Planetary Union enjoys a cease-fire with the Krill, on their way to a peace accord. An escaped prisoner, accused of destroying Krill ships, threatens to destroy any chance of peace unless he's handed back into custody. "Blood of Patriots" goes into the Mission Log.
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Feb 23, 2022
208-209 Identity Parts 1 & 2
When Isaac shuts down, The Orville heads to his home world Kaylon for repairs. The dark history of artificial intelligence there is revealed and puts all life on Earth in peril. Identity, Parts 1 & 2, go into the Mission Log.
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Feb 16, 2022
207 - Deflectors
The Orville's shields get an upgrade from Locar, a brilliant Moclan engineer. But he's hiding a secret that shakes the fundamental order on his homeworld. "Deflectors" goes into the Mission Log.
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Feb 9, 2022
206 - A Happy Refrain
Isaac explores the depths of romantic relationships with Dr. Finn while Bortus tries on a new look. We mustache you a question when "A Happy Refrain" goes into the Mission Log.
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Feb 2, 2022
205 - All the World is Birthday Cake
The Orville crew have the honor of first contact with a newly-discovered planet, Regor 2. It seems like a paradise, but you may not want to spend your birthday there. It's diplomacy of astrological proportions when "All the World is Birthday Cake" goes into the Mission Log.
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Jan 28, 2022
204 - Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes
Captain Mercer finds that someone isn't who he thinks she is, and that's just the start of his problems when he's stranded on a planet with her. "Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes" (and some old movies and old music) on Mission Log: The Orville.
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Jan 26, 2022
203 - Home
Alara is having trouble with the gravity on The Orville and needs to return to her homeworld for her body to heal. That might be easier to resolve than the issues with her family though. Mission Log: The Orville goes Home.
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Jan 19, 2022
202 - Primal Urges
Too much time in the environmental simulator puts a strain on Bortus and Klyden's relationship. Meanwhile, the crew attempt to rescue the population of a planet whose sun has exploded. "Primal Urges" goes into the Mission Log.
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Jan 12, 2022
201 - Ja'loja
The Orville crew have the honor of taking Bortus back to his home world, Moclus, for an important ritual. Meanwhile, Grayson has a date and Mercer tends his heartache. Relationships and food synthesizers run amok when we put "Ja'loja" into the Mission Log.
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Jan 5, 2022
112 - Mad Idolatry
A planet from another universe phases in and out of an anomaly in The Orville's path. When a shuttle is sent to investigate, Commander Grayson is seen by the locals as a goddess. "Mad Idolatry" goes into the Mission Log.
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Dec 31, 2021
111 - New Dimensions
Just as LaMarr is promoted, The Orville encounters an anomaly in space that wreaks havoc on the ship's systems. A trip into two-dimensional space to avoid the Krill when "New Dimensions" goes into the Mission Log. Please don't eat Yaphit.
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Dec 29, 2021
110 - Firestorm
The Orville crew are trapped in their own ship of nightmares - clowns, spiders, the usual - but it's Security Chief Kitan who faces her ultimate fear when "Firestorm" goes into the Mission Log.
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Dec 22, 2021
109 - Cupid's Dagger
High-stakes diplomacy is on order when The Orville is tasked with mediating peace between the warring species of Lopovius. For Captain Mercer, the task is made much more difficult when Grayson's former lover shows up as part of the package.
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Dec 15, 2021
108 - Into the Fold
Sometimes a well-planned family vacation goes wrong - like when Dr. Finn's shuttle is knocked off course and she and her kids end up stranded on a moon inhabited by cannibalistic plague-victims. It's like that when "Into the Fold" goes into the Mission Log.
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Dec 8, 2021
107 - Majority Rule
A rescue mission on Sargas 4 goes wrong when Lt. LaMarr is arrested. What happens to him isn't a simple legal matter though - it's up to every voting member of the planet. Social media goes awry when Majority Rule goes into the Mission Log.
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Dec 1, 2021
106 - Krill
Narrowly escaping an encounter with a Krill ship, Captain Mercer and Lt. Malloy are given new orders: to infiltrate the enemy vessel and steal a copy of their holy book. To do so, they'll have to go undercover as Krill themselves.
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Nov 26, 2021
105 - Pria
How nice to meet a charming ship captain, unless she happens to be intent on stealing the Orville and marooning the crew in the distant 29th century. Time travel, collectors, and wormholes, oh my, when "Pria" goes into the Mission Log.
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Nov 24, 2021
104 - If the Stars Should Appear
The crew encounter an ancient ship containing a civilization who believe they inhabit their own world. Quickly branded as heretics for not sharing the belief, Mercer and company work to prevent the derelict from being destroyed by a star.
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Nov 17, 2021
About a Girl
It's time to celebrate the birth of Bortus and Klyden's child, a healthy baby girl. Their culture insists on surgery to change the gender to male, though - over the objections of the Orville's Captain and Chief Medical Officer.
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Nov 10, 2021
102 - Command Performance
Nothing like going back home for a little while - unless "home" is a carefully constructed replica designed to keep its inhabitants imprisoned. That's what happens to Captain Mercer and Cdr. Grayson, leaving Lt. Kitan in command of The Orville.
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Nov 3, 2021
101 - Old Wounds
Meet the crew of the U.S.S. Orville, and meet the crew of the newest podcast from Roddenberry Entertainment. This week: "Old Wounds" - the one where Captain Mercer meets his new first officer, his ex-wife.
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