Based on a True Story poster
Comedy
Drama

All Episodes of Based on a True Story

Browse all episodes of Based on a True Story

All 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...
Select Season:

Season 1

  • The Great American Art Form
    7.3/10750 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

  • BDE
    7.3/10622 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

  • Who's Next?
    7.4/10584 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

  • The Survivor
    7.8/10592 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

  • Ted Bundy Bottle Opener
    7.5/10580 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

  • Love You, Buzzfeed
    7.5/10578 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

  • National Geographic
    7.3/10523 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

  • The Universe
    7.1/10567 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