The Orville season 1 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

The U.S.S. Orville crew rescues Captain Pria Lavesque from a comet, but suspicions arise about her true identity. Pria reveals she's a time traveler from the 29th century, intending to sell the Orville as an artifact in her time. The crew thwarts her plan, grappling with moral dilemmas and the complexities of time travel, while dealing with personal betrayals and the consequences of their actions in this temporal conflict.

Full Episode S01E05 Recap

### Scene: Jerry's Apartment - "The Machine" - Jerry and Kramer discuss a surgical procedure involving a confection. - Kramer insists Jerry take a candy, but Jerry refuses. - Their conversation leads to a debate about deriving humor from others' pain. ### Scene: The Bridge of the U.S.S. Orville - "Distress Signal" - The crew receives a distress signal from the Gatria star system. - They identify a sun diver comet with a crashed ship sending the signal. ### Scene: Comet Rescue Mission - Captain Mercer, Gordon, and Alara embark on a rescue mission to the comet. - They find Captain Pria Lavesque in the crashed ship and escape just in time. ### Scene: The Orville - "After the Rescue" - Pria is welcomed aboard and assigned quarters. - An invitation to a cocktail event leads to a connection between Mercer and Pria. ### Scene: Practical Joke on Isaac - A practical joke is played on Isaac, an artificial life form, involving Mr. Potato Head pieces. - The joke's success is debated among the crew. ### Scene: Pria's Story - Pria shares her background and experiences, creating a bond with Mercer. - Suspicion arises about Pria's identity and her story. ### Scene: Engineering - "Mysterious Object" - A strange object is discovered in the ship's systems, linked to Pria. - Pria reveals she is from the 29th century and aims to take the Orville to her time. ### Scene: Confrontation and Revelation - Pria's plan to sell the Orville as an artifact in the future is revealed. - Mercer and the crew devise a plan to regain control of the ship. ### Scene: Battle with the Future - A struggle ensues to prevent the Orville from being taken to the future. - Mercer must make a difficult decision about Pria and the fate of his ship. ### Scene: Resolution and Reflection - The crew reflects on the events, dealing with the aftermath of Pria's deception. - Mercer contemplates the moral implications of their encounter with the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the distress signal the U.S.S. Orville responded to?

It was from the Gatria star system, originating from a crashed ship on a sun diver comet.

Who did the crew of the Orville rescue from the comet?

Captain Pria Lavesque.

What is unique about Isaac, the artificial life form on the Orville?

His eyes are purely aesthetic, and he senses his environment with internal sensors.

How did the crew initially react to Pria Lavesque?

They were welcoming, assigning her temporary quarters and inviting her to a cocktail event.

What practical joke was played on Isaac?

Mr. Potato Head pieces were placed on him while he was recharging.

What was Pria Lavesque's true identity?

She was a time traveler from the 29th century.

What was Pria's plan for the Orville?

To take the ship to her time and sell it as an artifact.

How did the crew of the Orville respond to Pria's revelation?

They were shocked and skeptical, eventually devising a plan to regain control of the ship.

Did Captain Mercer develop a personal connection with Pria?

Yes, they formed a bond and Mercer felt betrayed after discovering her true intentions.

How was the situation with Pria and the future resolved?

The crew managed to regain control of the Orville and decided not to interfere with the timeline.

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