7.3/10717 votes7.3/10(717)#1 - 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
7.3/10596 votes7.3/10(596)#2 - 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
7.4/10559 votes7.4/10(559)#3 - 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
7.7/10566 votes7.7/10(566)#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
7.5/10554 votes7.5/10(554)#5 - 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
7.5/10554 votes7.5/10(554)#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
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7.3/10501 votes7.3/10(501)#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
7.0/10546 votes7.0/10(546)#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
Every episode of Based on a True Story Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Based on a True Story Season 1!
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Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:Peacock
Episodes
8
Avg. Rating
7.4
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S2
S3
S4
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E2
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7.3
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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 717 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".
