7.3/10630 votes#1 - The Great American Art Form
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/8/2023
A married realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert.
Director: Alexander Buono
Writer: Craig Rosenberg
7.3/10524 votes#2 - 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
7.4/10492 votes#3 - 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
7.7/10497 votes#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
7.5/10489 votes#5 - 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
7.5/10491 votes#6 - 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
7.3/10443 votes#7 - 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
7.0/10476 votes#8 - 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
The Best Episodes of Based on a True Story Season 1
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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
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Great American Art Form" is the best rated episode of "Based on a True Story" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 630 votes. Directed by Alexander Buono and written by Craig Rosenberg, it aired on 6/8/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "BDE".