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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 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...
  1. 8.3/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Love You, Buzzfeed

    S1:E6

    Ava and Nathan attend a charity auction at Ruby's mansion, where new and old wounds are laid bare.

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  2. 8.1/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Who's Next?

    S1:E3

    Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Nathan struggles to keep his story straight.

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    Director:Anu Valia
  3. 8.0/10(8 votes)

    #3 - The Great American Art Form

    S1:E1

    A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert.

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  4. 8.0/10(7 votes)

    #4 - BDE

    S1:E2

    Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; detectives question Nathan at work; Matt asks to meet.

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    Director:Anu Valia
  5. 8.0/10(7 votes)

    #5 - National Geographic

    S1:E7

    Nathan reckons with a devastating failure; Ava confronts her buyer; Matt takes a new approach.

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  6. 8.0/10(183 votes)

    #6 - Based on a Drew Story

    S2:E6

    Ava and Nathan look for Drew; Matt and Tory plan their wedding, but he gives into his dark desires.

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  8. 8.0/10(184 votes)

    #7 - Shotgun Wedding

    S2:E7

    Matt's past comes back to haunt Ava and Nathan; Ava realizes her obsession has become an addiction.

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  9. 7.9/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

    S1:E5

    After a shocking incident at CrimeCon, Ava and Nathan probe Matt for the truth.

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  10. 7.8/10(202 votes)

    #9 - This Week's Guest

    S2:E8

    Ava and Nathan are on a game show with deadly stakes; Tory and Matt are on the run from the police.

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  11. 7.7/10(181 votes)

    #10 - Double Fault

    S2:E5

    Nathan plays a redemption match; Ava and Matt decode a cipher from the new killer haunting LA.

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  12. 7.6/10(7 votes)

    #11 - The Universe

    S1:E8

    With the cards finally on the table, Ava and Nathan race against time to prevent a tragedy.

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  13. 7.6/10(177 votes)

    #12 - Y'all Ready for This?

    S2:E4

    Ava and Nathan go to a sex party to rekindle their spark; Matt is confronted by a fellow addict.

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    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Max Searle
  14. 7.5/10(181 votes)

    #13 - Relapse

    S2:E3

    Ava investigates a crime scene and runs into an old friend; Nathan takes a risk seeking redemption.

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    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Sono Patel
  15. 7.4/10(8 votes)

    #14 - The Survivor

    S1:E4

    Ava, Nathan and Matt attend a true crime convention; a surprise panelist threatens the podcast.

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  16. 7.4/10(205 votes)

    #15 - Control F for Murder

    S2:E2

    Ava tries to make new friends but gets interrogated; Matt helps Nathan stand up for himself.

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  17. 7.0/10(237 votes)

    #16 - Liquid Gold

    S2:E1

    Ava and Nathan struggle with parenthood and try to convince Matt to return home.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Love You, Buzzfeed" is the best rated episode of "Based on a True Story". It scored 8.3/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Francesca Gregorini and written by Craig Rosenberg, it aired on 6/8/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Who's Next?".