^Interesting. Could suggest a cliffhanger ending, like they planned to end with a 2-parter and wait and see if the show got renewed, but now that they already know they'll be back next year they've decided to carry it on into the next season instead.
Will the next season have 14 episodes then? Doubt it.
Here's the link again...
The reason the episode has been cut is likely due to schedule. Fox was never going to extend the show’s first season to a full 22 episode run. It was never envisioned that way. With that in mind, the network likely wanted to make sure the first season was finished before shows went on break for the holidays, rather than having to hold just a few episodes over for the new year.http://comicbook.com/startrek/2017/11/15/the-orville-season-1-episodes/
I watched the final episode. I like the episode (especially for the harsh commentary on religion), but the episode itself was somewhat anti-climactic for a season finale. Definitely not what one expects from a season ender. But I guess that's okay. I realize they were sort of bookending the season by wrapping up their relationship quarrels.
Personally I would have liked something exciting with the Krill. But that's okay, there's probably more of that to come. I'm really curious what episode they saved for next season, though. Does anyone know which episode it is and perhaps even what it's about?