Ep 6. A Happy Refrain

The Orville takes place 400 years in the future, and follows the crew of the titular spaceship, led by Captain Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane). The show features a mix of drama, action, and comedy, and leans heavily into Star Trek-style science fiction, with a focus on exploring the galaxy and encountering strange new civilizations.

In season 2 episode 6, titled "A Happy Refrain", the crew of the Orville find themselves exploring a mysterious planet where music has a powerful effect on the local alien population. When Lieutenant Commander Bortus (Peter Macon) becomes obsessed with a particular piece of music and insists on playing it constantly, the crew begins to unravel a deeper mystery behind the planet's miraculous musical properties.

As the crew digs deeper, they uncover a plot by an alien race that seeks to use the planet's music to manipulate and control other races throughout the galaxy. With time running out, Captain Mercer and his crew must race to stop the aliens and save the planet before it's too late.

Along the way, the crew also grapples with personal issues and relationships, including a potential romantic connection between Lieutenant Talla Keyali (Jessica Szohr) and Chief of Security Ty Finn (Scott Grimes), as well as tensions between Bortus and his partner Klyden (Chad L. Coleman).

Overall, "A Happy Refrain" is a fun and engaging episode of The Orville that showcases the show's strengths in mixing compelling science fiction with humor and heart. Fans of Star Trek and similar shows should definitely check it out.