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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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Peacock
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Season 1

  • The Great American Art Form
    7.3/10630 votes
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    The Great American Art Form

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2023

    A washed-up tennis star and his realtor wife must work together to make ends meet as a gruesome serial killer preys on innocent people in Los Angeles.

    Director: Alexander Buono

    Writer: Craig Rosenberg

  • BDE
    7.3/10524 votes
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    BDE

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2023

    After Nathan's botched proposal, Ava fights to keep him on target. When detectives visit the club, a petrified Nathan worries he's a suspect. Matt asks to meet.

    Director: Anu Valia

    Writer: Craig Rosenberg

  • Who's Next?
    7.4/10492 votes
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    Who's Next?

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/8/2023

    While seizing creative control, Matt drops in on Nathan at the Beverly Club. Ava and Nathan try to maintain power. Nathan struggles to keep his story straight.

    Director: Anu Valia

    Writer: Craig Rosenberg

  • The Survivor
    7.7/10497 votes
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    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
    7.5/10489 votes
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    Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/8/2023

    Ecstasy. Murder. Ruby drags Ava and Nathan on a wild night out after tragedy strikes Crime Con.

    Director: Jennifer Arnold

    Writer: Craig Rosenberg

  • Love You, Buzzfeed
    7.5/10491 votes
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    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
    7.3/10443 votes
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    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
    7.0/10476 votes
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    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