All Episodes of Based on a True Story

Season 1

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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