Good news, Seth MacFarlane fans. FOX has renewed The Orville TV show for a second season. Season one of the comedic space drama just premiered on September 10th of this year.
A FOX action-adventure series, The Orville stars Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, Halston Sage, J Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Norm Macdonald, Larry Joe Campbell, Victor Garber, Brian George, and Rachael MacFarlane. In 2417, Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane) is promoted to captain The U.S.S. Orville, with the assistance of his ex-wife, First Officer Kelly Grayson (Palicki). While executing their duties, this mixed human and alien crew still must deal with their everyday challenges and each other.
The Orville: A Look at the Ratings
The first season of The Orville is averaging a 1.45 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.85 million viewers. Out of the 15 scripted FOX TV shows we’re tracking (at the time of the renewal), The Orville ranks fourth in terms of its demo numbers and second, where total viewership is concerned.
Learn more about The Orville season two renewal from this FOX press release.
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FOX RENEWS “THE ORVILLE” FOR A SECOND SEASON
Next All-New Episode of Seth MacFarlane’s Space Adventure Series Airs Tonight
FOX has renewed THE ORVILLE, the space adventure series created by and starring Seth MacFarlane, for a second season, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.
“Once again Seth has struck a powerful chord with viewers,” said Thorn. “He has delivered a series full of optimism, drama and his trademark humor. We want to thank him and the rest of the talented cast, as well as the producers and crew, for an incredible first season. We can’t wait to see where The Orville travels in the second.”
In tonight’s all-new episode of THE ORVILLE, “Into the Fold,” airing 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT, on FOX, Ed (MacFarlane) and the crew set out to save Dr. Finn (Penny Johnson Jerald), her two sons (guest stars Kai Wener and BJ Tanner) and Isaac (Mark Jackson) after their shuttle gets thrown into uncharted space and they crash-land on a moon that is light years from The Orville.
With more than 14 million viewers across platforms, THE ORVILLE’s series premiere marks FOX’s most watched and highest-rated series launch since the 2015 debut of EMPIRE. THE ORVILLE ranks among the Top Three new dramas of the Fall season, averaging a 2.5/9 Live + 7 Day rating, a +67% lift from Live + Same Day, and more than 10 million multi-platform viewers, +108% vs. Live + Same Day.
THE ORVILLE is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The series was created and written by Seth MacFarlane. MacFarlane, Brannon Braga (“Terra Nova”), David A. Goodman (FAMILY GUY), Jason Clark (“Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey,” “Ted”) and Liz Heldens (“Mercy,” “Deception”) serve as executive producers on the series. Jon Favreau (“The Jungle Book,” “Iron Man”) directed the series premiere episode. “Like” THE ORVILLE on Facebook at facebook.com/TheOrville/. Follow the series on Twitter@TheOrville and join the discussion using #TheOrville. See photos and videos on Instagram by following@TheOrville.
What do you think? How do you like The Orville TV series, so far? Do you think FOX should have cancelled or renewed it for season two? Sound off, in the comments.
Great show! Light fun ADULT meaning sophisticated TV. We’re in our 60’s, sci fy fans, really enjoy Orville. Blue SPRAY best sight gag EVER televised!
Fantastic news! One of my favorite shows
Great show! I look forward it every week. I found it to be hilarious and very entertaining. It is the type of show that I did not want it to end. Great story lines. I cannot say anything bad about this show. Very happy to hear that it will be renewed.
This series is as good if not better than Star Trek TOS.I will be a Fan as long as it is on .Finally something enjoyable to watch.
It’s a been a long time since I looked forward to a certain day of the week so I could watch a favored show. The Orville makes me feel like a kid again, looking forward with anticipation for each new adventure. Previously not a MacFarlane follower but certainly enjoying this new series!
EXACTLY!! I expected a Trek spoof, a BAD one one too. STUNNED. Got better than new Trek. MUCH BETTER THAN DISCOVERY!!
IMHO ONLY ONE JAW DROP IN DISCOVERY. The outer hull ring spins. Must be where the red shirts are quartered.
I love the Orville. The writing is excellent. It is not crude or nasty humor. The show is done in good taste. I loved the season and I cannot wait until season 2. The show really makes you think and even though it is sci to it is real. Good job Seth!
Seth McFarlane is charming & funny & I love the throwback to Star Trek . Great characters. I’m not even in the demographic of viewers but love the show. Keep it coming…….
Thanks
It is better than the new Star Trek series
I really like The Orville. Seth Mcfarlane is a genius. So glad they renewed it.
So happy The Orville was renewed. It’s one of my favorites…has just the right balance between serious story line & humor. LOVE the humor! Look forward to it every week..will miss it when season 1 ends.
We love the Orville!!!!!! I think it is funny, original, creative. Love it so…
I think Seth has done a pretty good job with The Orville,,glad to see it renewed.
I love the show. A mix of current modern human situations, many of them very relatable, with interstellar futuristic alien adventures.
This 60 year old original trekie loves your shoe “The Orville” I was all but giving up on TV , we DVR every episode, haven’t missed one. great writing, love the casting,, really happy abut the 2nd season, We love the way the show touches on some of the issues we face as a country and as a planet. Thank you for a great effort
Super show! , i am happy to have learned that it exists. Almost like back in the old 90’s , similar stories and great jokes included. Actually feels much better than Netflix’s Discovery , although this story here, is not part of the StarTrek universe. Looking forward to see new episodes.