The Best Episodes of Based on a True Story Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(796 votes)

   #1 - The Great American Art Form

   S1:E16/8/2023

   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

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   Director:Alexander Buono

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
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   7.3/10(661 votes)

   #2 - BDE

   S1:E26/8/2023

   Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; detectives question Nathan at work; Matt asks to meet.

   Director:Anu Valia

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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   Director:Anu Valia

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
3. 

   7.4/10(616 votes)

   #3 - Who's Next?

   S1:E36/8/2023

   Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Nathan struggles to keep his story straight.

   Director:Anu Valia

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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   Director:Anu Valia

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
4. 

   7.8/10(624 votes)

   #4 - The Survivor

   S1:E46/8/2023

   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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   Director:Jennifer Arnold

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
5. 

   7.5/10(610 votes)

   #5 - Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

   S1:E56/8/2023

   After a shocking incident at CrimeCon, Ava and Nathan probe Matt for the truth.

   Director:Jennifer Arnold

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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   Director:Jennifer Arnold

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
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   7.5/10(608 votes)

   #6 - Love You, Buzzfeed

   S1:E66/8/2023

   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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   Director:Francesca Gregorini

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
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   7.4/10(553 votes)

   #7 - National Geographic

   S1:E76/8/2023

   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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   Director:Francesca Gregorini

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg
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   7.1/10(596 votes)

   #8 - The Universe

   S1:E86/8/2023

   With the cards finally on the table, Ava and Nathan race against time to prevent a tragedy.

   Director:Alexander Buono

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg

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   Director:Alexander Buono

   Writer:Craig Rosenberg