8.1/10(144)Loading...#1 - Based on a Drew Story
Season 2 Episode 6
Aired 11/21/2024
Ava and Nathan look for Drew; Matt and Tory plan their wedding, but he gives into his dark desires.
Director: Jenée LaMarque
Writer: Amelia Swedeen
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8.1/10(140)Loading...#2 - Shotgun Wedding
Season 2 Episode 7
Aired 11/21/2024
Matt's past comes back to haunt Ava and Nathan; Ava realizes her obsession has become an addiction.
Director: Alexander Buono
Writer: Max Searle, Debbie Ezer
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7.9/10(156)Loading...#3 - This Week's Guest
Season 2 Episode 8
Aired 11/21/2024
Ava and Nathan are on a game show with deadly stakes; Tory and Matt are on the run from the police.
Director: Alexander Buono
Writer: Jaclyn Moore, Sono Patel
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7.7/10(571)Loading...#4 - 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
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7.7/10(142)Loading...#5 - Double Fault
Season 2 Episode 5
Aired 11/21/2024
Nathan plays a redemption match; Ava and Matt decode a cipher from the new killer haunting LA.
Director: Jenée LaMarque
Writer: Spindrift Beck
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7.6/10(138)Loading...#6 - Y'all Ready for This?
Season 2 Episode 4
Aired 11/21/2024
Ava and Nathan go to a sex party to rekindle their spark; Matt is confronted by a fellow addict.
Director: Anu Valia
Writer: Max Searle
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7.5/10(560)Loading...#7 - 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
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7.5/10(557)Loading...#8 - 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
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7.5/10(161)Loading...#9 - Control F for Murder
Season 2 Episode 2
Aired 11/21/2024
Ava tries to make new friends but gets interrogated; Matt helps Nathan stand up for himself.
Director: Alexander Buono
Writer: Jaclyn Moore
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7.5/10(143)Loading...#10 - Relapse
Season 2 Episode 3
Aired 11/21/2024
Ava investigates a crime scene and runs into an old friend; Nathan takes a risk seeking redemption.
Director: Anu Valia
Writer: Sono Patel
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7.4/10(562)Loading...#11 - 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
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7.3/10(720)Loading...#12 - 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
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7.3/10(600)Loading...#13 - 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
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7.3/10(504)Loading...#14 - 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
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7.0/10(548)Loading...#15 - 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
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7.0/10(191)Loading...#16 - Liquid Gold
Season 2 Episode 1
Aired 11/21/2024
Ava and Nathan struggle with parenthood and try to convince Matt to return home.
Director: Alexander Buono
Writer: Annie Weisman
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The Best Episodes of Based on a True Story
Every episode of Based on a True Story ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Based on a True Story!
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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Peacock
Episodes
16
Avg. Rating
7.5
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Best Episodes Summary
"Based on a Drew Story" is the best rated episode of "Based on a True Story". It scored 8.1/10 based on 144 votes. Directed by Jenée LaMarque and written by Amelia Swedeen, it aired on 11/21/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Shotgun Wedding".