The Orville season 2 premiered on Sunday, December 30 at 8/7c after an NFL double header and then returned to its Thursday timeslot at 9/8c on January 3, 2019. The next episode is called "Identity, Part 2," and it will air on February 28, 2019.

FOX engaged the quantum drive for The Orville season 2 as a renewal for Seth MacFarlane's unique space drama was confirmed back in November of last year, halfway through the successful first season. "Once again Seth has struck a powerful chord with viewers," said Fox Broadcasting Co. Entertainment president Michael Thorn in a press release. "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."