Species

A category for all species that appear on The Orville.

Identified[]

Seen[]

Unseen[]

Minor Species
Name	Episode Appearance
Eldorian	Blood of Patriots (mentioned only)
Eldorian is mentioned only in the context of Eldorian vodka which was served in shot glasses on the USS Orville. Captain Ed Mercer is noted to dislike the drink.
Frizzian	Home (mentioned only)
Frizzian is mentioned only in the context of Frizzian champagne. This might be the name of a species, a planet, or a region on Xelaya.
Janisi	All the World is Birthday Cake (mentioned only)
The Janisi are a "fiercely" matriarchal species from the Izar system. There are known to be "totally dismissive of any and all males who appear to be dominant." Janisi use cruisers for space flight led by a commanding officer. Talla Keyali states that the she was forced to knock out her male captain so that the Janisi would repair their damaged ship.
Keribex	Ja'loja (mentioned only)
A species distinguished in that they have two heads. John LaMarr once dated both heads of a Keribex for about two months in 2419, with neither head finding out about the other one. Ultimately, however, LaMarr ended the relationship as the left head always wanted to go hiking, which was "sort of a deal-breaker" for him.
Navidian	Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes (mentioned only)
Navidian is mentioned only in the context of a floss made from Navidian micro-silk. This might be the name of a species, a planet, or a region. It is possible the Navidians (if they are a race) may be arachnids or insectoids if they produce silk.
Thetan	Deflectors (mentioned only)
Native to Theta Draconis 4. Bortus realized that Locar was a heterosexual when he found him with a Thetan woman.

Unidentified[]

Seen[]

Unidentified species
Name	Episode Appearance
Chalmi's species	Artifacts, Pt. 1 Artifacts, Pt. 2
A small, furry species native to the planet Sephalda. Chalmi's species descended from the Zankon, a formidable and violent species from millions of years in the past.^[1] Even though the Zankon's sophisticated technology surpassed even the Kaylon or Calivon, Chalmi's species were less developed than the Planetary Union, likely because the Zankon were all but completely destroyed by rival species 3.4 million years ago.^[2]Writer David A. Goodman created Chalmi, Chalmi's species, and the Zankon as an homage to both the telepathic Krell species and the unnamed ancient species of the old science-fiction film Forbidden Planet. Goodman instructed illustrator David Cabeza to design her species as a "sweet version" of the id monster.^[3]
Dann's species	Old Wounds Cupid's Dagger New Dimensions New Beginnings, Pt. 2 The Word of Avis, Pt. 1 Ja'loja Primal Urges All the World is Birthday Cake A Happy Refrain Deflectors Identity, Pt. 1 Blood of Patriots
Lieutenant Dann A large-headed, spotted humanoid species from a single planet. They are members of the Planetary Union. Lieutenant Dann mentions that his species struggles with dating other species outside of his home planet.^[4] A civilian scientist named Samm works at the Epsilon Science Station of Epsilon 2.^[5] Another unnamed individual works as a civilian aboard the Orville.^[6] The unnamed alien species was one of the first aliens created for the show. In November, 2016, Howard Berger - then make-up department head - dressed Dirk Rogers as the alien and presented him to Seth MacFarlane. MacFarlane was impressed: "Oh, my God. I love this character. I'm going to write this character into the script."^[7]
Jorvik's species	Old Wounds
Jorvik A plant-like species represented by Doctor Jorvik. His species is obscure enough that Claire Finn mistook him for a science project.^[8]
Lurenek's species	Command Performance Sanctuary
Lurenek A member species of the Planetary Union and represented at the Planetary Union Council. One of their kind, Lurenek, was captured by the Calivon and placed in a zoo.
"Furry Alien"	Command Performance
"Furry Alien"
Baral's species	Command Performance
Baral
Ock'or's species	Command Performance
Ock'or
"Reptilian Alien"	About a Girl The Word of Avis, Pt. 1
"Reptilian Alien"
"Feral Aliens"	Into the Fold
Drogen
Kanoot's species	Cupid's Dagger Sanctuary
Kanoot
Olix's species	New Dimensions The Word of Avis, Pt. 1 The Word of Avis, Pt. 2 Ja'loja Home All the World is Birthday Cake Identity, Pt. 1 Sanctuary Digressions, Pt. 1
Palovis Olix Karx A fairly common, if as-yet unnamed species. Olix's species is an official member of the Planetary Union.^[9] These people are reptilian humanoids with two horns, a thick protective skin, and two elongated nasal cavities. The most prolfiic member is Olix, a bartender aboard the Orville. In addition, there is Palovis, an Orville crewman, and Karx, a xenoanthropologist. and two representatives attend the Planetary Union Council meeting on the Moclan sanctuary.^[9]
Multiphasic Planet humanoids	Mad Idolatry
Fadolin Baleth
?	New Beginnings, Pt. 1 Ja'loja
? A child of this unidentified species attends school aboard the USS Orville.
?	New Beginnings, Pt. 1 Ja'loja
? A child of this unidentified species attends school aboard the USS Orville.
?	New Beginnings, Pt. 1 Ja'loja
? A child of this unidentified species attends school aboard the USS Orville.
Brosk's species	The Word of Avis, Pt. 1 Blood of Patriots
Ensign Brosk. The most notable member is Brosk, who serves in engineering on the USS Orville.
Mooska's species	Ja'loja Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Mooska.
?	Ja'loja
?
?	Home
?
?	Home
?
Unk's species	Primal Urges
Lieutenant Unk. The species was renowned for their pornographic simulations, which were highly prized throughout the galaxy. They spoke in an alien tongue that was not directly translated. The species was bipedal with six limbs, four fingers, and no readily observable eyes. The most notable member was Unk, an engineer on the USS Orville.
Tharl's species	Home Nothing Left on Earth Excepting Fishes
Lieutenant Tharl. The most notable member is Tharl, who served as temporary Chief of Security on the USS Orville.
?	Sanctuary
Unidentified Council delegates. A member race of the Planetary Union, this species is represented on the Planetary Union Council by a pair of delegates.
?	Sanctuary
Unidentified Council delegates. A member race of the Planetary Union, this species is represented on the Planetary Union Council by a pair of delegates.
?	Sanctuary
Unidentified Council delegates. A member race of the Planetary Union, this species is represented on the Planetary Union Council by a pair of delegates.
?	Sanctuary
Unidentified Council delegates. A member race of the Planetary Union, this species is represented on the Planetary Union Council by a pair of delegates.
?	Sanctuary
Unidentified Council delegates. A member race of the Planetary Union, this species is represented on the Planetary Union Council by a pair of delegates.
?	Sanctuary
Unidentified Council delegates. A member race of the Planetary Union, this species is represented on the Planetary Union Council by a pair of delegates.
?	Sanctuary
Unidentified Council delegates. A member race of the Planetary Union, this species is represented on the Planetary Union Council by a pair of delegates.
?	Sanctuary
Unidentified Council delegates. A member race of the Planetary Union, this species is represented on the Planetary Union Council by a pair of delegates.
?	Sanctuary
Unidentified Council delegates. A member race of the Planetary Union, this species is represented on the Planetary Union Council by a pair of delegates.
?	Sanctuary
Unidentified Council delegates. A member race of the Planetary Union, this species is represented on the Planetary Union Council by a pair of delegates. This species bears a resemblence to Dann's species.
?	Sanctuary
Unidentified Council delegates. A member race of the Planetary Union, this species is represented on the Planetary Union Council by a pair of delegates.
?	Sanctuary
Unidentified Council delegates. A member race of the Planetary Union, two members were among the audience of a Planetary Union Council meeting.
?	Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
? An unidentified alien appears as a character controlled by Ed Mercer in a holographic fighting game.
?	Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
? An unidentified alien appears as a character controlled by Gordon Malloy in a holographic fighting game.

Unseen[]

Description	Episode Appearance
A simulated Xelayan woman in LaMarr 3594 describes an alien with organs external to his body.	Ja'loja
Lieutenant Kleeman is of an unidentified species with 26 fingers.	A Happy Refrain