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The Best Episodes of Based on a True Story Season 2

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Every episode of Based on a True Story Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Based on a True Story Season 2!

The Best Episodes of Based on a True Story Season 2

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. 8.1/10(184 votes)

    #1 - Shotgun Wedding

    S2:E7

    Matt's past comes back to haunt Ava and Nathan; Ava realizes her obsession has become an addiction.

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    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writers:Max Searle, Debbie Ezer
  2. 8.0/10(184 votes)

    #2 - Based on a Drew Story

    S2:E6

    Ava and Nathan look for Drew; Matt and Tory plan their wedding, but he gives into his dark desires.

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    Director:Jenée LaMarque
    Writer:Amelia Swedeen
  3. 7.8/10(202 votes)

    #3 - This Week's Guest

    S2:E8

    Ava and Nathan are on a game show with deadly stakes; Tory and Matt are on the run from the police.

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    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writers:Jaclyn Moore, Sono Patel
  4. 7.7/10(181 votes)

    #4 - Double Fault

    S2:E5

    Nathan plays a redemption match; Ava and Matt decode a cipher from the new killer haunting LA.

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    Director:Jenée LaMarque
    Writer:Spindrift Beck
  5. 7.5/10(181 votes)

    #5 - Relapse

    S2:E3

    Ava investigates a crime scene and runs into an old friend; Nathan takes a risk seeking redemption.

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    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Sono Patel
  6. 7.5/10(178 votes)

    #6 - Y'all Ready for This?

    S2:E4

    Ava and Nathan go to a sex party to rekindle their spark; Matt is confronted by a fellow addict.

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    Director:Anu Valia
    Writer:Max Searle
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  7. 7.4/10(205 votes)

    #7 - Control F for Murder

    S2:E2

    Ava tries to make new friends but gets interrogated; Matt helps Nathan stand up for himself.

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    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:Jaclyn Moore
  8. 7.0/10(237 votes)

    #8 - Liquid Gold

    S2:E1

    Ava and Nathan struggle with parenthood and try to convince Matt to return home.

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    Director:Alexander Buono
    Writer:Annie Weisman

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Shotgun Wedding" is the best rated episode of "Based on a True Story" season 2. It scored 8.1/10 based on 184 votes. Directed by Alexander Buono and written by Max Searle, Debbie Ezer, it aired on 11/21/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Based on a Drew Story".