Mission Log: The Orville

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. 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.roddenber...

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville." Follow @ ML_T...

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 ou...

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...

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. 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...

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. Join us each week for a discussion of the themes, morals and messages in each episode of "The Orville."...

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. 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

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. 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...

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...

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.ro...

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...

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. 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.ro...

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. 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

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. 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