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The Best Episodes of Based on a True Story Season 1

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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!

The Best Episodes of Based on a True Story Season 1

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...

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  1. 7.7/10(584 votes)

    #1 - The Survivor

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    S1:E4

    Ava, Nathan and Matt attend a true crime convention; a surprise panelist threatens the podcast.

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    Director:Jennifer Arnold
    Writer:Craig Rosenberg
  2. 7.5/10(573 votes)

    #2 - Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

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    S1:E5

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

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    Director:Jennifer Arnold
    Writer:Craig Rosenberg
  3. 7.5/10(571 votes)

    #3 - Love You, Buzzfeed

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    S1:E6

    Ava and Nathan attend a charity auction at Ruby's mansion, where new and old wounds are laid bare.

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    Director:Francesca Gregorini
    Writer:Craig Rosenberg
  4. 7.4/10(576 votes)

    #4 - Who's Next?

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    S1:E3

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

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    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Craig Rosenberg
  5. 7.3/10(739 votes)

    #5 - The Great American Art Form

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    S1:E1

    A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert.

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    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:Craig Rosenberg
  6. 7.3/10(614 votes)

    #6 - BDE

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    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Craig Rosenberg
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  7. 7.3/10(516 votes)

    #7 - National Geographic

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    S1:E7

    Nathan reckons with a devastating failure; Ava confronts her buyer; Matt takes a new approach.

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    Director:Francesca Gregorini
    Writer:Craig Rosenberg
  8. 7.1/10(558 votes)

    #8 - The Universe

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    S1:E8

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

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    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:Craig Rosenberg

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Survivor" is the best rated episode of "Based on a True Story" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 584 votes. Directed by Jennifer Arnold and written by Craig Rosenberg, it aired on 6/8/2023. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Ted Bundy Bottle Opener".