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." Follow @ML_TheOrville on Twitter and be sure to check out podcasts.roddenberry.com