Mission Log: The Orville

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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! Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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.

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.

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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." Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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.  Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com