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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Ed must initiate peace talks with the Krill.

The Orville crew members open a time capsule from 2015.

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

A time distortion affects Ed and Kelly's relationship.

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