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All Episodes of Based on a True Story

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The lives of a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow-close toilet seat.

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Season 1

7.3/10844 votes
The Great American Art Form
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2023
A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert.
Director: Alexander Buono
Writer: Craig Rosenberg
7.2/10702 votes
BDE
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2023
Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; detectives question Nathan at work; Matt asks to meet.
Director: Anu Valia
Writer: Craig Rosenberg
7.4/10652 votes
Who's Next?
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/8/2023
Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Nathan struggles to keep his story straight.
Director: Anu Valia
Writer: Craig Rosenberg
7.8/10657 votes
The Survivor
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/8/2023
Ava, Nathan and Matt attend a true crime convention; a surprise panelist threatens the podcast.
Director: Jennifer Arnold
Writer: Craig Rosenberg
7.4/10639 votes
Ted Bundy Bottle Opener
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/8/2023
After a shocking incident at CrimeCon, Ava and Nathan probe Matt for the truth.
Director: Jennifer Arnold
Writer: Craig Rosenberg
7.5/10637 votes
Love You, Buzzfeed
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/8/2023
Ava and Nathan attend a charity auction at Ruby's mansion, where new and old wounds are laid bare.
Director: Francesca Gregorini
Writer: Craig Rosenberg
7.3/10582 votes
National Geographic
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/8/2023
Nathan reckons with a devastating failure; Ava confronts her buyer; Matt takes a new approach.
Director: Francesca Gregorini
Writer: Craig Rosenberg
7.1/10626 votes
The Universe
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/8/2023
With the cards finally on the table, Ava and Nathan race against time to prevent a tragedy.
Director: Alexander Buono
Writer: Craig Rosenberg